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Wyoming Communities: How Dubois, Wyoming, Got Its Name And Its Pronunciation

Dubois is a name that, to this day, is spoken out of spite. It's pronounced “dew-boys” instead of the French “deh-bwah" as a slight to U.S. senator Fred Dubois — who named the town after himself — and hated it when people mispronounced his French surname.

Andrew RossiJune 21, 2026

Lou Taubert chats with a customer while sporting a cowboy hat and wild rag — staples of western style that remain popular with both ranchers and rodeo fans.

Rodeo Week In Casper Means Mustaches, Mullets And Visitors Buying Up Western Wear

Fringe, pearl snaps and enough cologne to stun a horse. For one week each June, thousands of competitors, families, vendors and spectators pour into Casper for the College National Finals Rodeo. Judging by the attendees, western fashion is alive and well.

Kolby FedoreJune 20, 2026

Miners brought their families with them to the coal mining camps and the children attended small schools, usually with just one teacher. When not in school, Stanely Kuzara said that it was fun to play in the hills, around the mines and, during the winter, on the iced over river.

Wyoming History: Surviving A Dangerous Childhood Growing Up In Coal Town Of Dietz

The ghost town of Dietz was once a thriving coal mining community near Sheridan. Stanley Kuzara grew up around the mines where explosions were commonplace. Families would rush to the mines to discover if the men working that shift had survived.  

Jackie DorothyJune 20, 2026

The giant Winchester rifle on top of what used to be Jack's Sports in Cody, which adopted the motto "Everything Under the Gun."

What The Heck … Is That 30-Foot-Long Winchester On Top Of A Building In Cody?

On July 4, 1976, John Wayne paraded through Cody with a 30-foot-long Winchester rifle. 50 years later, that rifle was still sitting on a rooftop next to the Irma Hotel until it was temporarily taken down but it will make its glorious return by July 4.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2026

The National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois has something new — a reproduction of the Vietnam War gun truck nicknamed “Uncle Meat.” The name is from a 1969 rock album a lieutenant would "listen to while he was stoned,” said museum owner Dan Starks.

Legend Of Vietnam War Gun Truck ‘Uncle Meat’ Lives On At Wyoming Museum

The "Uncle Meat" gun truck is the latest important artifact at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. “I know a lot of these truck drivers and a bunch of them ended up dying of Agent Orange and nobody knows their story,” the museum's owner said.

Renée JeanJune 20, 2026

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Casper Man Selling His 1984 AMC Eagle 'Chick Magnet' Because Wife Wants It Gone

A Casper man says his wife is making him sell his beloved Bigfoot-hunting rig — a lifted 1984 AMC Eagle wagon with 150,000 miles he says attracts too much female attention. "I knew this day would come, but that doesn't make it hurt any less,” he said.

Kolby FedoreJune 20, 2026

Big Piney resident Steve Nelson took this photo of a tornado he spotted on Saturday at about noon.

Rare Tornado Spotted In Sublette County On Saturday

A tornado made a rare appearance in Sublette County on Saturday, bringing with it more than 700 power outages. Meteorologist Don Day called it a "landspout" tornado which has the capability of 90 mph winds. "They can certainly cause damage," Day said.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2026

“Veronika,” an extremely rare near-perfect Triceratops skull from eastern Wyoming, has been unveiled in a museum in the Netherlands. “The preparation, mounting, and remodeling of the missing pieces took 1,500 hours,” said the museum curator.

Rare Near-Perfect Wyoming Triceratops Skull Debuts In Netherlands Museum

“Veronika,” an extremely rare near-perfect Triceratops skull from eastern Wyoming, has been unveiled in a museum in the Netherlands. Norwegian paleontologists were so excited by the find that they are sending more teams out to areas near Lusk to search for more.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2026

The blinking red neon “Vacancy” sign that Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak installed outside the county jail 18 months ago and national attention from his “Truck Around and Find Out” sweeps of commercial drivers has attracted some potential new, temporary jail visitors — a film crew from the Discovery Channel show “120 Hours Behind Bars.”

Discovery Channel Wants To Film Reality Show In Laramie County Sheriff Kozak's Jail

The Discovery Channel wants to film an episode of its reality show "120 Hours Behind Bars" in the Laramie County jail. It's the latest bit of national attention Sheriff Brian Kozak has received since his "Truck Around and Find Out" sweeps made national news

Kerry DrakeJune 20, 2026

Stephanie Montgomery, right, gets her horse ready to receive the mochila about 1:30 a.m. on Friday as husband, Scott, and fellow rider, Jolene Mathies look on.

Dark Assignment: Wyoming Pony Express Riders Deliver Through The Night

The annual Pony Express re-ride crossed into Wyoming early Friday morning. By 1:35 a.m., riders made it to the Old Fort Laramie Bridge. “We’re on a time schedule,” 75-year-old rider Jay Jensen said. “We’ve got 59 hours to get through Wyoming.”

Dale KillingbeckJune 19, 2026

Steve Braithwaite, driver of a 23-foot banana was pulled over in Montana this week

Giant Banana Pulled Over in Montana: Driver Says Cops Have Stopped Him 100s Of Times

For 15 years, Steve Braithwaite has driven a 23-foot banana across the country and, on Wednesday, just like hundreds of times before, he was pulled over by law enforcement. "They always find a reason to pull me over," Braithwaite said.

Kolby FedoreJune 18, 2026

Hundreds of swallows are swarming and nesting in Angie Pitts' lean-to in Mountain View. She didn't mind until she saw the bird droppings covering her vehicles. “I don’t want to kill them, but I want them gone,” she said. "It's just gross."

Oh, The Humanity! Hundreds Of Swallows Pooping Everywhere In Mountain View, Wyoming

Hundreds of swallows are pooping all over the place in Mountain View, Wyoming, including on Angie Pitts' property. She didn't mind that much until she saw her vehicles caked in poop. “I don’t want to kill them, but I want them gone,” she said.

Andrew RossiJune 17, 2026

Cody Volunteer Fire Department at the Cody Stampede Parade in a file photo.

Cody Fire Department Back In Stampede Parade, Allowed To Throw Water Balloons

After missing last year’s Stampede Parade for not being able to throw water balloons, the Cody Volunteer Fire Department is back this year — and allowed balloons. “They love throwing water balloons, and people love throwing them back,” said an organizer.

Andrew RossiJune 16, 2026

The WYO Rodeo Parade draws huge crowds to downtown Sheridan each year, as seen in this file photo.

Sheridan Bans Claiming Spots Too Early Along WYO Rodeo Parade Route

After years of watching lawn chairs and coolers appear earlier and earlier along the WYO Rodeo parade route, the Sheridan City Council on Monday banned people claiming spots too early. "I expect that the first year will be a little rough,” said the mayor.

Kate MeadowsJune 16, 2026

Service dogs are trained to interrupt an anxiety or stress moment when they see it in their masters.

Wyoming Group Trains Dogs To Interrupt Veterans’ PTSD Attacks

A nonprofit in Mills, Wyoming, is training dogs to interrupt military veterans’ PTSD attacks, led by a woman who lost her Green Beret son to suicide. “When I lost him, I knew I wanted to help, but I didn’t know how,” she said.

Dale KillingbeckJune 16, 2026

Geno Stecks received the first ticket for violating Cheyenne’s new vehicle noise ordinance. He was driving this 2006 Subaru with a modified muffler.

Meet The First Driver To Get A Ticket Under Cheyenne’s New Noise Ordinance

Mechanic Geno Stecks got the first ticket under Cheyenne’s new noise ordinance while delivering a car part in the middle of the day. When the officer told him he couldn't hear his radio because of the exhaust, Stecks said, "Turn your volume knob up."

Kerry DrakeJune 16, 2026

So far, nobody’s claimed a renegade Russian tortoise found wandering around in Thermopolis's Riverside Cemetery. “I’m hoping someone didn’t abandon it, because that’s not cool,” said the cemetery worker who found it.

‘I Saw Something Moving’: Renegade Russian Tortoise Found In Thermopolis Cemetery

So far, nobody’s claimed a renegade Russian tortoise found wandering around in Thermopolis's Riverside Cemetery. “I’m hoping someone didn’t abandon it, because that’s not cool,” said the cemetery worker who found it when he “saw something moving."

Andrew RossiJune 15, 2026

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Special Education Students in Cody Create Guide To Every Playground In Community

Special education students at Cody Middle School turned a school project into a unique community resource now available at the Cody Chamber of Commerce. The students spent two months using a variety of academic subjects to create a Cody playground guide.

Andrew RossiJune 15, 2026

Alex and Luann Connell’s children are working to find a home for their dad’s auto collection. They include from left Kim Parker, Kay Irwin, Kris Connell-Johns, Kathy Dillmon, and Tom Connell.

Cheyenne Dad Leaves His Five Heirs Antique Packards — And A Lifetime of Memories

The children of a Cheyenne car restorer inherited a lifetime collection of antique Packards and car parts that include a nearly complete disassembled 1907 American Underslung Roadster. Their goal is to find a buyer who will preserve and enjoy them.

Dale KillingbeckJune 15, 2026

Two cowboys tying their horses outside a Powell bar and going in for a beet caused people to appreciate a Western vibe that “definitely feels right.” The horses also love it, said one rider, adding that “they like to get out and do dumb stuff, too.”

Even In Powell, Wyoming, Riding Horses To A Bar Surprises Some

Even in Powell, Wyoming, people stopped and took photos of horses tied up outside of a bar while their cowboys were inside grabbing a beer last week. "We didn't think anybody would notice," said 26-year-old cowboy Nick Mundy. "We just thought it'd be fun."

Kolby FedoreJune 14, 2026

The closest most of the Gillette high-schoolers got to sheep wagons was playing the classic video game “The Oregon Trail.” Now they can travel the trail themselves in the period sheep wagons they spend two years building as class projects.

Gillette Teens Spend 2 Years Building Sheep Wagons As Class Project

Gillette high school students spent the last two years building sheep wagons as a class project. Teacher Pete Stocker said it was a challenge to keep everyone motivated. “It was a long project, and as a society, we are instant-gratification people."

Julie MankinJune 14, 2026

A skier hits one of the many natural features at Beartooth Basin.

Inside North America's Only Summer-Only Ski Area: Wyoming's Beartooth Basin

Beartooth Basin, located at nearly 11,000 feet of elevation in northern Wyoming, is North America’s only ski area open exclusively during the summer months. “People who go up there for the first time are always blown away," co-owner Justin Modroo said.

Leo Wolfson For Cowboy State DailyJune 14, 2026

When a motorcyclist crashed through a fence into a Green River yard last summer, Hunter and Matt Rushing didn’t hesitate. “Holy crap, instinct kind of kicked in,” said Hunter, an Eagle Scout, about applying a tourniquet to stem the man’s bleeding.

Green River Father And Son Credit Scout Training In Saving Injured Motorcyclist

When a motorcyclist suffered life threatening injuries after a crash in Green River, 17-year-old Eagle Scout Hunter Rushing didn't hesitate. “Instinct kind of kicked in,” he said. He and his father credit Boy Scouts for knowing what to do.

Zakary SonntagJune 14, 2026

Paranormal investigator Tami Currie bought a stolen 1880s Old West grave marker from a Meeteetse antiques shop she says has “energy attached to it.” “I will collect anything that has an odd energy attached to it,” she added.

Meeteetse Woman Adds Old West Grave Marker To Haunted Collection

Meeteetse resident and paranormal investigator Tami Currie legally obtained an 1880s grave marker with a criminal history to her collection of haunted objects. “People on the other side have stories they want told, and they're willing to talk to you,” she said.

Andrew RossiJune 14, 2026

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