Wyoming Life

Tell Christopher Volzke he can’t grow something in Wyoming, and it’s game on. Volzke and his wife, Angie, started their Unlocked Vines winery in Casper after winning a silver medal from Winemaker Magazine with a wine made from their Wyoming-grown grapes.

Casper Couple Proves You Can Make Award-Winning Wine In Wyoming

Growing up on a fifth-generation ranch made Christopher Volzke confident, despite what everyone told him, that he could get grapes to grow in Wyoming. Not only was he right, but he and his wife, Angie, won a silver medal for their wine from Winemaker Magazine.

Renée JeanAugust 08, 2026

Bikers heading to Sturgis say the best way to not to get your ass kicked at the motorcycle rally is to follow the unwritten rules. Don’t touch another man's bike, don't mess with someone's "old lady" and know when to shut up. "You want to touch a motorcycle, get your own,” said a biker.

How To Avoid Getting Your Ass Kicked At The Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

With the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicking off this weekend, many bikers offered tips on how to avoid getting your ass kicked at the celebration. One 45-year vet says "Understand the unwritten rules before you accidentally break one."

Kolby FedoreAugust 08, 2026

After four customers dined and dashed the Sweet Zoey restaurant in Casper, the owner posted photos of them online instead of calling the police. “You come in and order this much, and just leave without paying? Who are these people?" asked the owner.

After Being Hit Again By Dine-And-Dashers, Casper Restaurant Skips Police

After being hit again by thieves who dined and dashed, the owner of Sweet Zoey restaurant in Casper posted photos of the offenders instead of calling the police. "They intended to steal,” she said, noting that calling the police in the past didn't work.

Zakary SonntagAugust 08, 2026

Chris Navarro explains the message on the dog tags of the sculpture, while his brother, Herb, left, prepares to add their father’s dog tags to the bronze for the day.

Chris Navarro’s Latest Bronze ‘Fallen Comrade’ An Emotional Tribute To Father

Casper sculptor Chris Navarro unveiled his latest bronze Friday, a more-than-life-sized work titled “Fallen Comrade” of a soldier kneeling in honor of a fallen brother. “It’s special because of all the ties my family has to the military,” he said.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 07, 2026

Patrons admire some of the 107 pieces of modern Western art that will be displayed and auctioned off during the opening of the 45th Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

More Than 100 Western Works Of Art Worth $1.25M At Renowned Buffalo Bill Art Show

The renowned Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody opened for its 45th year Thursday with more than 100 works of Western art valued at more than $1.25 million. “I would say we’re almost running out of room,” said an organizer about the event's growth.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2026

Lincoln County Students Face $25 Fines If They Keep Bringing Phones To School

If stern warnings and rules won’t keep kids from bringing their cellphones and devices to school, maybe cash fines will get their attention. That’s the idea behind a new Lincoln County rule that will fine students $25 if they keep bringing them to school.

Kate MeadowsAugust 06, 2026

Montana Dairy That Sells In Wyoming Under Fire For Moldy Cartons, Spoiled Milk

The Montana Department of Livestock said it could take action against Meadow Gold Dairy Products of Billings after "black mold" in cartons and prematurely spoiled milk were reported. Meadow Gold also stocks shelves in northwest Wyoming.

Andrew RossiAugust 06, 2026

Wyoming is among 27 states to be hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

More Explosive Diarrhea: Wyoming Hit By Salmonella From Mexican Jalapeños

Wyoming is among 27 states that were hit by a recent salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños served at chain Mexican restaurants. It’s just “the cost of doing business” anymore in today’s modern food system, said a Park County health officer.

Kolby FedoreAugust 06, 2026

Wallop Family’s Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch For Sale After 135 Years For $24.5M

The Wallop family's legacy Quarter Circle Lazy B Ranch in Sheridan County is for sale for the first time in 135 years, listing for $24.5 million. It hosted Queen Elizabeth II, supplied cavalry horses to Britain and helped build Wyoming's polo scene.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2026

Penny Counts was showing her boyfriend around the Alcova area on Sunday when she saw someone bungee jumping near the Fremont Canyon Bridge. Anyone with experience can bungee jump from the 112-foot-tall bridge, and a growing number of people are eager for the thrilling experience.

Tragic History Doesn’t Keep Bungee Jumpers From Leaping Off Fremont Canyon Bridge

Bungee jumpers keep leaping off the Fremont Canyon Bridge or the cliffs below it despite a tragic history that goes back 50 years. “Somebody to actually want to jump off of it with that type of rigging is insane,” said a woman who got video of a jumper.

Andrew RossiAugust 05, 2026

The Bare Fire burning southwest of Pinedale in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Wildfire In Timber West Of Pinedale Expected To Bring National Forest Closures

A wildfire burning in timber west of Pinedale in the Wyoming Range has grown to about 800 acres and is expected to bring forest closures. "I can't see the Wyoming Range from my house," said a Pinedale photographer Wednesday about smoke in the area.

Kolby FedoreAugust 05, 2026

Campbell County Newcomer Gets Video of Lightning That Started 2,700-Acre Fire

Scott Artis was just trying to get a video of a thunderstorm for his dad when he captured the lightning strike that started the Kohns Fire in Campbell County on July 27. “All of a sudden, the fire started roaring,” said Artis, whose wife called 911.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2026

Worland Man Dies Sunday, Eight Days After Being Ejected From Car In Colorado

Worland athlete Roman Parra died Sunday, eight days after being ejected from his vehicle in Colorado. His family said Roman's greatest gift wasn't in sports, but making everyone feel loved. "His purpose in life was to spread kindness," his mom said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 03, 2026

Worland, Wyoming, hits 110 degrees on July 12. It was the hottest day in the state in July 2026.

July Was Wyoming's Hottest Month On Record — And 2026 Is On The Same Pace

For most of Wyoming, July was the hottest month in recorded history. Worland's scorching 110 degrees on July 12 was the hottest, while many towns saw as many 100-degree days in one month as they usually see in several years.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026

Ashlee Kintzler dreamed up the idea of Moonhitch Wagons because she's a chariot racer, and she felt like downtown Buffalo, with all its historic buildings, was just begging for a wagon to appear.

Wyoming Places: Buffalo’s Covered Wagon Tours A Nod To Town’s Old West Legacy

Tourists enjoying a warm summer evening in Buffalo get to see something uniquely Western that’s not seen much anymore — a covered wagon rolling down Main Street at a leisurely pace, a gentle clip-clop of hooves echoing off historic storefronts.

Renée JeanAugust 03, 2026

The Hand family in the West Wing with then White House Chief of Staff Dick Cheney in 1976. Manus stands nexts to Cheney.

In 1976, Laramie Boy's Bicentennial Quest Took Him All Over North America & White House

Fifty years ago, it was all about the Bicentennial and Laramie's Manus Hand embarked on a project that took him to dozens of towns, cities and counties named Wyoming. Wyoming's Dick Cheney was President Ford's chief of staff and hosted the 12-year-old and his family.

Kerry DrakeAugust 02, 2026

Big-wheeled drones made by a Laramie company crawl into tight spots so well that NASA is using one at the Kennedy Space Center rocket launch site.

NASA Using Laramie Company’s Big-Wheeled Drone To Crawl Into Tight Spaces

When NASA needed to inspect a tight crawlspace for its Artemis 3 project, they contacted a small tech company in Laramie for help. The small robot features big squishy wheels and a simple body that can flip, turn and get itself out of tight spots.

Jackie DorothyAugust 02, 2026

Alesha Melton is a fifth-generation muleskinner and still has the mules her grandpa raised when she was a teenager. She has taken over the family outfitting business and when not in the backcountry, chances are she is on a movie set or in a parade with her mules.

Life Of A Modern-Day Muleskinner: Starring In Movies & Beer Ads And Guiding Hunts

As modern-day muleskinners, Randy and Alesha Melton said their mules’ film career started with a commercial for Coors. Their latest movie was “Horizon” with Kevin Costner. They also appeared on "Killer of the Flower Moon," and “The Last of Us."

Jackie DorothyAugust 02, 2026

Charles and Susan Randolph stand outside the entrance to their monolithic dome house near Chugwater.

Chugwater's Igloo House Is Earthquake Proof, Fire Resistant And Can Withstand Tornadoes, Owner Says

That igloo-like structure near Chugwater is a monolithic dome house. It’s been pummeled by hailstorms without a scratch, can stay warm even in the harshest of winters and they claim it could stand-up to a tornado.

Kevin KilloughAugust 02, 2026

Lucas Keeler, a BLM petroleum engineering technician, explains the significance of the petroglyph panels at Whoopup Canyon in Crook County.

Whoopup Canyon Has One Of The Oldest And Largest Petroglyph Sites In North America

One of the most extraordinary petroglyph sites in North America is hidden away in a secret spot near Newcastle, Wyoming. The petroglyphs of Whoopup Canyon depicted in 150 sandstone panels are between 3,000 and 10,500 years old. Access is extremely limited.

Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2026

George Jay Wienbarg III helped a friend sell pieces of the Hollywood sign, then later trademarked it for a clothing line. Wienbarg was successful in drawing international attention to both the Hollywood souvenirs and later to the clothing line.

How A Cheyenne Man Trademarked The Famous Hollywood Sign Because He Was In Love

As a young man, Cheyenne native George Wienbarg figured out how to trademark the famous Hollywood sign in L.A. He did that because he fell in love with a Korean fashion student and promised to make her line of clothing famous by associating it with that sign. And he has all the receipts....

Renée JeanAugust 02, 2026

Eight-year-old Evelyn Waller rides a horse at Ropes & Roses grief camp near Casper

After Losing Their Dad, Wyoming Kids Help Heal Their Heartbreak On Horseback

After their father's death last fall, Aden and Evelyn Waller spent four days riding horses, creating art and connecting with other grieving children at a Casper camp designed to help kids heal after loss. "Horses don't judge," said one counselor.

Kolby FedoreAugust 02, 2026

"Cowboy" John Fremlin traded a life in the saddle for one surrounded by western antiques and treasures. Fremlin searches for items that tell a story which can be anything from an old hot rod tire to a beaded vest to 1970s collectibles.

Cowboy John's Hole-In-The-Wall Antiques Is A Western Time Capsule In Meeteetse

From Dillinger’s death mask to items owned by Buffalo Bill, “Cowboy” John Fremlin collects relics for his Hole-in-the-Wall Antique Store in Meeteetse that speak to him and have a story to tell. "I select items that have the 'wow' factor," Fremlin says.

Jackie DorothyAugust 01, 2026

Neighbors Rally Against Planned 95-Unit Apartment Complex Near Laramie Greenbelt

Opponents of a proposed 80-to-95-unit apartment complex along the Laramie Greenbelt say it will push floodwaters toward a historic neighborhood and ruin wildlife habitat. The city says "that isn't a major concern" and housing needs are urgent.

Mark HeinzAugust 01, 2026

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