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Fighter Jets Take Off From Cheyenne Airport
You never know what type of aircraft you'll see on the runway at the Cheyenne Airport.
January 27, 2020
Eating Wyoming: Casper’s Little Shop Of Burgers
It's creepy, crawly, weird and wacky and offers up some of the best burgers around. A horror-themed restaurant serves up whimsy with a side of fries, and its the best kept secret in Casper.
Tim MandeseJanuary 26, 2020
Time-Lapse: Winds at Elk Mountain
Our friend Dave Bell, from WyomingMountainPhotography.com, took this time lapse at Elk Mountain on Saturday afternoon.
January 26, 2020
Rock Springs Woman Receives Maximum Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case
A Rock Springs woman who pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty will serve six months in the Sweetwater County Detention Center.
January 22, 2020
Eating Wyoming: It’s Restaurant Week in Casper
It's Restaurant Week in Casper. Visit Casper is partnering with dozens of restaurants, breweries, sandwich shops, and more.
January 22, 2020
Treasure Seeker Rescued from Yellowstone Canyon
An Indiana man who illegally rappelled into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone this month before being pulled out by rescuers says he was searching for hidden treasure.
January 21, 2020
Hundreds March for Martin Luther King, Jr. in Cheyenne
The late Liz Byrd, the first African American woman to serve in the Wyoming State legislature, was the driving force to get the state of Wyoming to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. On her efforts, her son, former State Representative Jim Byrd, told Cowboy State Daily's Bob Geha: "When she saw something that was wrong and she thought she could fix it, she was relentless."
January 21, 2020
Meatless Options Having Little Impact on Wyoming Beef Producers
Despite a growing trend toward meatless meal options, Wyomings beef producers are not seeing much of a decline in the demand for their product.
January 18, 2020
Bill Sniffin Named Publisher of Cowboy State Daily
Long-time Wyoming journalist Bill Sniffin was named publisher of Cowboy State Daily at a board meeting on January 6. He succeeds the sites founder, Annaliese Wiederspahn.
January 13, 2020
Cody Airport Registers Record Year
Its been a banner year for the Cody Airport. For the first time in its history, Yellowstone Regional Airport was the host to over 41,000 departing passengers in 2019.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2020
Arizona Bowl was Wyoming Triumph, but also for Tuscon Local Charities
The Cowboys scored a 38-17 win over Georgia State of the Sun Belt Conference on the field, but thats not all. Some 10,000 Brown and Gold clad fans helped propel Tucson Bowl beer sales to a new record.
January 11, 2020
Historian publishes book about Nimitz visit to Cody
A Cody historian has turned his attention to a visit to the area by a famous World War II naval officer.
Wendy CorrJanuary 05, 2020
Holiday lights go high-tech
No one really can remember when the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center, built in 1934, began displaying its impressive holiday lights and decorations. Its just been something Cheyenne and Laramie County residents, as well as regular tourists, expect every winter.
December 25, 2019
Donations down at Salvation Army kettles around the state
Donations to Wyomings Salvation Army kettles have declined this year, due in part to this years calendar, according to officials with the charity.
December 22, 2019
Nagle-Warren Bed and Breakfast shuts down
One of Wyomings most well-known bed and breakfasts recently shut its doors after 22 years in business.
December 19, 2019
Cody man produces, hosts nightly NFR television show
A Wyoming resident is helping rodeo fans all over the country keep track of what is happening at the National Finals Rodeo this week in Las Vegas.
December 13, 2019
March, rally recognize 150 years of suffrage in Wyoming
Several of the participants in a march Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of womens suffrage in Wyoming said the event helped draw attention to instances of inequality that still need to be addressed.
December 11, 2019
UW standout Fennis Dembo’s number retired
The jersey of Wyoming basketball star Fennis Dembo was retired this weekend by the University of Wyoming.
December 09, 2019
Wyoming Native Rob Wallace Runs National Christmas Tree Ceremony
Things were busy at the Department of Interior this past Thursday. It was the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree and caught up in all of the last minute preparations for the 90-minute event was newly appointed Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Rob Wallace.
December 08, 2019
Increased timber harvest could play role in diversified approach to wildfire prevention
As catastrophic wildfires become more frequent across the West, people are looking for a single culprit, but its not that simple, Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser said.
December 06, 2019
Taco John’s to open satellite office in Minneapolis
Taco Johns is expanding its corporate office to Minnesota, the restaurants president and CEO announced Monday morning.
December 03, 2019
Wyoming opens avenues for cryptobanking
The Wyoming Division of Banking is working to finalize the first two applications for a new type of bank: Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDI) or speedy banks, which will specialize in transactions involving cryptocurrency.
December 02, 2019
“Wyoming through The Lens” Facebook group displays Wyoming’s glory
Ever since Lorri Lang came to northeast Wyoming more than 30 years ago, shes been in awe of the states natural beauty.
November 27, 2019
Wyoming’s Infamous Icy Interstate Inspires Book, Innovation and Preparation
The Lincoln Monument towers over Interstate 80 at the summit rest area just outside of Laramie. Its the highest point along the 4,666-mile interstate at 8,640 feet.
November 25, 2019