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Art important to the world, says NEA chair
Making art a part of peoples daily lives is very important to the future, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts said during a visit to Cheyenne.
November 09, 2019
Sense of community makes Casper neighborhood one of magazine’s 50 ‘nicest places’
A Casper neighborhood has been identified by Readers Digest magazine as one of the 50 nicest places in America.
November 07, 2019
Hunting with Heroes brings disabled veterans together for healing, outdoor recreation
War is hell, but returning to civilian life can be equally daunting for many military veterans, especially those whose wounds complicate the reintegration process.
November 07, 2019
Dia de los Muertos at the Wyoming State Museum
In Cheyenne, at the Wyoming State Museum, families came to celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend. There was sugar skull cookie decorating, dancers, music, and preparations for the all important ofrenda.
November 04, 2019
Daylight Saving Time Makes Representative Tired of Changing Clocks
This Sunday at 2 a.m., the clocks get set back one hour to complete the time-honored tradition of daylight saving time.
November 02, 2019
Ghost Hunters Investigate Wyoming Territorial Prison
Investigating the paranormal or ghost hunting isnt actually frightening, according to a member of a Colorado paranormal investigation group.
October 26, 2019
Two Millions Reasons To Be Thankful
A Cheyenne tradition of fundraising reached a milestone of giving Thursday.
October 25, 2019
Wyoming small newspapers successful despite digital upheaval
Its called hyper-local community journalism, and three Wyoming publishers believe news coverage focused at the local scale holds the key to community newspapers successful future in Wyoming.
October 25, 2019
The haunted bell tower of St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Cheyenne is one of Wyoming's favorite and oldest ghost stories. Is St. Mark's church really haunted? Rector Rick Veit took Cowboy State Daily on a tour just in time for Halloween.
October 24, 2019
Some question Hobart Morris, Chief Washakie statue move
Some Cheyenne residents are questioning a decision to remove a statue of the nations first female justice of the peace from in front of the newly refurbished Capitol.
October 21, 2019
Cheyenne brothers see success with slime
Slime is sublime for Cheyenne brothers Mark and Joe Whiteaker.
October 18, 2019
Thrills, chills plentiful for Halloween in Cowboy State
As Halloween approaches, people around the Cowboy State are looking for a place to trick or treat, take the family or otherwise have a save good time celebrating. Halloween events around the Cowboy State are plentiful, ranging in venue from bars to restaurants, churches, civic centers and museums, all offering a different spin on the spooky season.
October 17, 2019
Meet the master: Leatherworker James Jackson wins nations highest honor in his craft
Enjoy this amazing conversation with master leatherworker and National Endowment for the Arts 2019 National Heritage Fellowship awardee James Jackson.
October 13, 2019
Refurbished movie theater first step to building arts community
Refurbishing a movie theater in Cheyenne so it can serve as a venue to world-class concerts is a first step in building a thriving arts community in Wyoming, according to a Cheyenne couple.
October 04, 2019
Bringing back Wyoming’s grand Cowboy Carousel
Arnette Tiller of Buffalo, Wyoming is leading the charge to restore the world's only cowboy and indian carousel and return it to operation in downtown Buffalo.
September 28, 2019
Veteran reporter, publisher to be president of national newspaper group
A longtime Wyoming newspaper reporter and publisher is about to become president of the countrys largest community newspaper association.
September 27, 2019
Cody marks 38th annual western arts celebration
More than 107 artists had their work displayed in Cody recently as the community celebrated its 38th annual Rendezvous Royale, a week-long celebration of western art.
September 23, 2019
Longtime sports reporter joins Game and Fish
Longtime Wyoming sports reporter Robert Gagliardi has left the world of newspapers for a position with the state Game and Fish Department.
September 22, 2019
Crowds gather for Cheyenne’s second Chey-Fy Comic Expo
Several hundred people gathered at Cheyennes historic Plains Hotel last weekend to take part in the citys second Chey-Fy Comic Expo.
September 17, 2019
Go Pokes! A historic UW photo for a football team on the way to a historic season?
Go Pokes: As the University of Wyoming (2-0) gets ready to take on Idaho today, here is an earlier UW team from 1905 (some 114 years ago) showing a group of tough young men surrounded by their fans and other supporters.
September 14, 2019
Laramie food truck wins top honors at national wing contest
The owner of a Laramie food truck was recognized recently as creating the best traditional buffalo wing sauce in the country in a national competition held at the home of the buffalo wing.
September 10, 2019
And The Wiener Winner Is…
On a hot Labor Day afternoon, crowds gathered at Riverfront Park, on a bend of the Platte River. Some were there for food trucks, cold beer and a car show. But most were there to witness a ritual of Labor Day, a hot dog eating contest.
September 04, 2019
UW beer and wine sales go well when teams win
Saturday marks the start of the third year of beer and wine sales at UW football and basketball games. And if Saturdays attendance at Wyoming-Missouri football opener nears a predicted sellout, it could be a big day for beer and wine sales inside War Memorial Stadium.
August 30, 2019
Pedro Mountain Fire tops 11,000 acres
A 11,084 acre wildfire burning on Pedro Mountain on Natrona and Carbon counties was 10 percent contained as of Thursday. According to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the fire located in south-central Wyoming was sparked by a lightning strike Sunday afternoon.
August 29, 2019