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Wyoming travelers say they prefer smaller airports. The lines are shorter and parking a lot cheaper, and in some cases free. At the Cheyenne Regional Airport, the terminal is easy to navigate.

Short Lines, Free Parking: Why Wyoming Travelers Say They Prefer Smaller Airports

Small airports have huge fans in Wyoming travelers, who say they prefer them to big-city hubs and will avoid the drive to a large airport to depart from home. Small airports have big advantages: shorter lines, fewer crowds, and in many cases free parking.

Renée JeanApril 12, 2026

When a 1995 Sundance Film Festival appearance didn’t deliver a film career, Dan Doyle switched gears in a big way — he became an oil fracker. That took him to the Wyoming oil fields and nearly got him knifed in an Oklahoma trailer.

When A Career In Filmmaking Didn’t Pan Out, He Became A Wyoming Oil Fracker

When a 1995 Sundance Film Festival appearance didn’t deliver a film career, Dan Doyle switched gears in a big way — he became an oil fracker. That took him to the Wyoming oil fields and nearly got him knifed in an Oklahoma trailer.

David MadisonApril 12, 2026

Sheridan resident Cliff Root returned from the Vietnam War to become a successful CEO of multiple companies. After more than 50 years, he’s still haunted by seeing things nobody should ever see, then coming home to be called a “baby killer."

Wyoming Vet Returned From Vietnam War To Become A CEO, But Still Haunted

Sheridan resident Cliff Root returned from the Vietnam War to become a successful CEO of multiple companies. After more than 50 years, he’s still haunted by seeing things nobody should ever see, then coming home to be called a “baby killer."

Dale KillingbeckApril 12, 2026

The Sturgis Mansion has a new owner, a Colorado couple who have renovated the interior in keeping with its historical nature for a one-of-a-kind craft retreat.

New Lease On Life: Cheyenne’s Historic 130-Year-Old Sturgis House Has New Owners

It’s one of the oldest mansions still standing in Wyoming and now it's turning a page. Cheyenne’s historic 130-year-old Sturgis House, once the home of cattle baron William Sturgis, has new owners. They've turned it into craft retreat and it's 90% booked.

Renée JeanApril 12, 2026

Sublette County is larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined, and has more than 1,500 miles of roads. It doesn't have a stoplight (though it does have crosswalk lights) and people like it that way.

Sublette County Doesn't Have A Stoplight — And They Like It That Way

Sublette County is larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined and has more than 1,500 miles of roads. It doesn't have a stoplight and people like it that way. “A stoplight would mean Pinedale is Californicated," one resident said.

Kate MeadowsApril 12, 2026

After Wyoming lawmakers banned NIL deals for high school athletes this year, a group of Cheyenne boosters has found a workaround by pooling resources. Their first project is providing cleats for every player on the Cheyenne South High football team.

Cheyenne High School Parents Find Workaround To State Ban On NIL Deals

After Wyoming lawmakers banned NIL deals for high school athletes this year, a group of Cheyenne boosters has found a workaround by pooling resources. Their first project is providing cleats for every player on the Cheyenne South High football team.

David MadisonApril 12, 2026

The Safari Club in Thermopolis will soon lose its large collection of taxidermy animals. The restaurant has recently been denied its liquor license because their lease will expire this October. Management is encouraging guests to BYOB to enjoy with their meals.

Thermopolis Safari Club’s Big Game Trophy Collection To Hit Auction Block

After more than 40 years on display, the big-game taxidermy collection at the Safari Club restaurant in Thermopolis will be shipped to auction next week. A potential value hasn’t been put on the hundreds of mounts, some of which can’t be sold in the U.S.

Jackie DorothyApril 11, 2026

The Hell's Half Acre restaurant sign as it once appeared before the rsetaurant closed.

Casper Native Restoring Hell’s Half Acre Sign To Display In Wyoming Valley, Pa.

It took Casper native Casey Gillum a long time to get the Hell's Half Acre restaurant sign but once he had the opportunity, he grabbed it. He's now restoring the sign and will display it where he lives -- in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley.

Renée JeanApril 11, 2026

Lander’s Jim Stewart with his daughter, Jeannean, who he never knew he had.

DNA Stunner: Lander Veteran Finds New Life With Daughter He Never Knew He Had

Lander’s Jim Stewart has led a life full of surprises that include service on a Navy submarine, a heart attack, and discovering a daughter he never knew existed. That DNA miracle has given Stewart a new life after he thought he’d already lived his.

Dale KillingbeckApril 11, 2026

Sheridan, Wyoming's Jim Benepe during one of his two appearances as a pro golfer at The Masters. Inset: Masters ball marker

Sheridan Golfer Jim Benepe Is Wyoming's Only Direct Link To The Masters

Only one Wyoming native has ever teed it up at The Masters, and his name is Jim Benepe. Nearly four decades after the Sheridan product shocked the PGA Tour by winning his debut event, Wyoming golfers still make the April pilgrimage to Augusta, Georgia.

David MadisonApril 10, 2026

Green meteor captured on Lander resident Dan McOmie's videocam

Giant Green Fireball Explodes Over Northeastern Wyoming on Wednesday Night

Although a green meteor was spotted in five states Wednesday night, it entered the atmosphere in Converse County and exploded over Wright, Wyoming, in Campbell County. The American Meteor Society says the fireball was flying sixty miles a second.

Andrew RossiApril 09, 2026

A well-dressed, bow-tie-wearing baby goat is back to bounding around his Campbell County property after falling into an 8-foot-deep sump drain over the weekend. “I don’t recall we ever rescued a goat before,” said the fire department’s spokesman.

Campbell County Firefighters Rescue Bow-Tie-Wearing Baby Goat From Drain Pipe

Campbell County firefighters rescued a bow-tie-wearing baby goat after it fell into an 8-foot-deep sump drain over the weekend. The goat was dressed up to celebrate Easter. “I don’t recall we ever rescued a goat before,” the fire department said.

Greg JohnsonApril 08, 2026

The scene outside the National Weather Service office in Riverton, Wyoming, this past weekend.

April Snow Too Little, Too Late To Save Wyoming’s Historically Low Snowpack

The first week of April has so far brought a dump of heavy, wet snow across Wyoming’s high country. Meteorologists say it's needed, but also too little, too late to save the state’s historically low snowpack, which has been melting for weeks. 

Andrew RossiApril 06, 2026

A record $4 million University of Wyoming jersey patch deal hits days after President Trump signed an executive order tying federal funding to compliance with college sports rules. UW Athletics says it needs $8 million in revenue sharing to compete.

Record $4 Million UW Athletics Deal Hits As Trump Orders NCAA Overhaul

A record $4 million University of Wyoming jersey patch deal hits days after President Trump signed an executive order tying federal funding to compliance with college sports rules. UW Athletics says it needs $8 million in revenue sharing to compete.

David MadisonApril 06, 2026

Calamity Jane frequently visited her sister’s family at her Borner’s Garden homestead, despite clashes with Lena’s husband, John. After Lena’s early death, John moved the children to Greybull, leaving Borner’s Garden a ghost of frontier life.

Wyoming History: Calamity Jane’s Turbulent Visits To Her Sister’s Homestead

Calamity Jane frequently visited her sister’s family at her Borner’s Garden homestead near Lander, despite clashes with Lena’s husband, John. After Lena’s early death, John moved the children to Greybull, leaving Borner’s Garden a ghost of frontier life.

Jackie DorothyApril 05, 2026

Del McOmie and his wife, Pat, have served the Lander community for many years. He first got into politics by running for Lander mayor to keep frogs and snakes from coming out of people’s water faucets. That led to a 30-year career that includes 14 years as mayor and seven terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Wyoming People: Del McOmie’s 30-Year Political Career Began To Battle Frogs

90-year-old Del McOmie first got into politics by running for Lander mayor to keep frogs and snakes from coming out of people’s water faucets. That led to a 30-year career that includes 14 years as mayor and seven terms in the Wyoming House.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

A 375-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make its only Wyoming stop visit Afton this summer. Local officials call it a “once-in-a-lifetime” and “monumental milestone” for Western Wyoming.

Vietnam War Memorial Replica To Make Only Wyoming Stop In Afton

A 375-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make its only Wyoming stop in Afton this summer. “It’s the honor of a lifetime, and it’s something that has never happened in western Wyoming," said a local VFW official.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Hall of Fame right fielder Roberto Clemente was among the best pro baseball players of all time, with 3,000 hits and a lifetime .317 batting average. A Pinedale man helped produce the new documentary “Clemente,” which has been nominated for an Emmy.

Pinedale Man's Movie About Roberto Clemente Is Up For Emmy Award

Pinedale's John Scanlon is one of the producers for the sports documentary "Clemente," which has been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Long Sports Documentary category. Scanlon also helped produce the movie "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin."

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

The Red Canyon Mine site after the explosion on March 20, 1895.

‘Voice’ Told 13-Year-Old Coal Miner To Get Out, Then 62 Other Miners Killed

In March 1895, a 13-year-old coal miner in Almy, Wyoming, was almost finished with his shift when he heard a “voice” tell him to “go home.” He did, then an explosion killed 62 of his coworkers.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the cowboy tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life.

Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life. I realized there's help out there," he said.

Zakary SonntagApril 05, 2026

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Veteran Starts Program To Give Vets Free Overnight Trips to Military Vehicle Museum

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Perhaps Glenn Randall Sr.’s most celebrated work was training the dozens of horses used in the Academy Award-winning 1959 classic movie “Ben Hur.” That includes training the horses for the film’s epic chariot race.

Legendary Trainer Behind Trigger And ‘Ben Hur’ Chariot Race Got His Start In Wyoming

Called “The Greatest Horse Trainer in the World,” Glenn Randall started training horses in Torrington and moved on to other Wyoming rodeos and county fairs. Then he left for Hollywood where he trained Trigger and the "Ben Hur" chariot horses.

Jackie DorothyApril 04, 2026

An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with the summer season weeks away. A mammoth effort rebuilt the fleet in time for the park’s opening.

Wyoming History: The 1925 Fire That Burned Up 81 Yellowstone Tour Buses

An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with summer season weeks away. It would require a mammoth effort to rebuild in time for the park’s opening.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy has since built KenPom into a big-time data revolution for the college hoops. Above, Braylon Mullins of the UConn Huskies celebrates after making the game-winning three-pointer to upset No. 1-seeded Duke in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2026.

College Basketball's Big-Time Data Revolution Started By Student In UW Computer Lab

A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy's "KenPom" is considered one of the most accurate sites for ranking college hoops.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

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