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The Best Carnival Food at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Just to give you an idea of the high points, Cowboy State Dailys Jim Angell visited the midway to try 10 different carnival foods and rank them according to his preference. Take a look at his gastronomical journey and watch to the end to see his top 10 choices.
July 24, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Pickup Men
Pickup men are two cowboys on horseback who help roughstock riders dismount after their ride and then escort the bull or horse to the exit gate.
July 24, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Go-Round
A Go-Round is essentially what it sounds like: A round of competition at a rodeo.
July 22, 2019
Fort Carson cavalry keeps bandits on the run at CFD
The Fort Carson Mounted Colorguard - stationed just outside Colorado Springs, Colorado - is at Cheyenne Frontier Days this week performing reenactments of stage coach robberies and showcasing the important role of the calvary in the establishment of the American West.
July 22, 2019
Hat man: Tips on how to wear a cowboy hat
Cowboy State Dailys Jim Angell who confesses he looks like an idiot in a cowboy hat visited the experts at The Wrangler in Cheyenne the other day to get some tips on how to look good in this unique bit of headgear.
July 20, 2019
‘Veterans Portrait Project’ photographer visits Cody
A U.S. Air Force veteran who is traveling the country to photograph veterans stopped in Cody recently to add several portraits to her collection.
July 19, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Slack
Slack refers to rodeo events scheduled at times other than the main rodeo because there is not enough time to squeeze everything into the main rodeo schedule.
July 19, 2019
The doctors are in: Meet the Cheyenne Frontier Days wagon doctors
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum houses 163 regional examples of horse drawn vehicles -- the largest and most diverse Western carriage collection in the world.
July 15, 2019
‘The Price is Right’ coming to Cheyenne
If youve always wanted to hear your name followed by the phrase, Come on down! then youre in luck: The Price is Right is coming to Cheyenne in December.
July 13, 2019
Cheyenne braces for CFD as new headquarters building opens
Cheyenne residents are bracing for the start of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo next week and the influx of more than 100,000 visitors.
July 12, 2019
Cody Firearms Museum reopens with a bang
The Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is one of the largest collections of firearms in the world. Now that collection - with interactive exhibits highlighting the role of firearms in our culture - is back on public display in all its metallic glory.
July 10, 2019
Fireworks stands sell bigger bangs, but safety education is key to enjoying holiday
Wyoming is big sky country, and there are few things its residents enjoy more than lighting that sky on fire in celebration of Independence Day.
July 03, 2019
In Brief: Republicans choose Steinmetz for Committeeman
Wyoming Republicans have a new National Committeeman. Corey Steinmetz of Lingle won a five-man race for the job on Saturday.
June 29, 2019
College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming: Special Olympics
On the last day of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming contestants help put on a Special Olympics version of the competition for area special olympians.
June 22, 2019
Branding Day in Wyoming: Ranchers and rodeo stars at work on 3J Ranch
Branding day in Wyoming means hard work, comrade, training and stewardship. At the 3J Ranch in central Wyoming, it means catching glimpses of real cowboys (and rodeo stars) are at work.
June 21, 2019
Jonah Bank and Taco John’s Raise More than 14k for Suicide Prevention
Jonah Bank and Taco John's teamed up for the third year in a row to raise money for suicide prevention with Grace For 2 Brothers -- a Cheyenne-based suicide prevention organization. This year, more than $14,500 was raised and the funds will be distributed to suicide prevention centers across Wyoming.
June 19, 2019
Experienced Wyoming accountant retires after 45 years in business
One of Wyomings most experienced tax accountants is retiring after 45 years in the business.
June 15, 2019
At Girls State, women rule
Want a sneak peek into the minds of Wyoming's future leaders? Sixty-three of them are in Cheyenne this week learning the ins and outs of government.
June 12, 2019
Invention of Taco Johns potato ole
We've got the skinny on the history of the deep fried delicacy that almost burned out before it blew up as a west-Mex sensation.
June 04, 2019
Wyoming helium production helps keep world supply afloat
Helium may be the second-lightest element, but its weighing heavily on a lot of minds these days as the world struggles with its third global shortage in just 14 years.
May 30, 2019
In Cheyenne, The Metropolitan’s neon sign an homage to building’s history
Downtown Cheyenne, long a seesaw of forward momentum and stumbles backwards, is lighting up with some new neon (and looking downright sophisticated) as The Metropolitan Downtown nears completion.
May 29, 2019
Smith: Botanic Garden a success despite climate, altitude
Cheyennes Botanic Garden thrives despite the citys lousy growing climate, its low population and its elevation, according to the man who directed the facilitys operations for 40 years.
May 24, 2019
Secretary of State in running for court position
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan is being considered to fill a vacant circuit court judges seat in Goshen County, state officials announced Thursday.
May 23, 2019
Longtime Arch lobbyist Schaefer remembered as untiring Wyoming supporter
A longtime representative of Wyomings coal industry is being remembered as an untiring supporter of Wyoming who set the tone for those who spend their time in the Capitol lobbying legislators.
May 14, 2019