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Rocky jogging past Siberian villagers, filmed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Remember When: Rocky’s Siberian Training Site In “Rocky IV” Happened In Wyoming

When Rocky Balboa opted for the isolation and desolation of frigid Siberia while training for his revenge fight with the Soviet’s indestructible prizefighter Ivan Drago, it’s actually Wyoming that plays the part of the Russian wasteland. The filming happened 40 years ago outside of Jackson.

Jake NicholsDecember 14, 2025

Surveyor Edward Gillette saved a railroad thousands of dollars by rerouting tracks near Donkey Creek in northeast Wyoming, and the grateful company named the new town of Gillette after him. But he never lived there, instead later settling in Sheridan.

Wyoming History: Gillette Named For Railroad Surveyor Who Never Lived There

Surveyor Edward Gillette saved a railroad thousands of dollars by rerouting tracks near Donkey Creek in northeast Wyoming, and the grateful company named the new town of Gillette after him. Before then it was known as Donkey Town.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 13, 2025

The lowly sloppy Joe might be at the bottom of Americana comfort food totem pole, but it’s enjoying a revival. At Smith Alley Brewing Co. in Sheridan, chef Andrew Nord combined Steamboat Stout with a simple blend of ingredients and created his spin on the classic sammy.

The Humble Sloppy Joe Is Making A Comeback and Sheridan Chef Is Leading The Charge

The lowly Sloppy Joe might dwell at the bottom of Americana comfort food totem pole, but it’s enjoying a revival. Chef Andrew Nord at Smith Alley Brewing in Sheridan is reinventing the sandwich with a gourmet makeover featuring the brewery's Steamboat Stout.

David MadisonDecember 13, 2025

Bryan Price, his wife, Siqi, and Homes For Our Troops Executive Director Bill Ivey, prepare for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Price home southwest of Casper.

Wyoming Army Veteran And Paralympian Gets A New House Near Casper

Army veteran and two-time Paralympian Bryan Price received a fully accessible house near Casper from Homes For Our Troops. It gives his family long-term stability and independence after years in spaces not suited for his wheelchair.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 13, 2025

Truxel dishes advice on having a good time at Gilley's saloon and the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Looking For Love At The NFR: Urban Cowboy Ruins A Honky-Tonk Dream At Gilley's

Rodeo fans stampede to Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo, but one obnoxious “Arizona Urban Cowboy” manages to ruin every romantic possibility. Between mechanical bulls and honky-tonk heartbreak, the only place to escape might be the dance floor at Gilley's.

Zakary SonntagDecember 13, 2025

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Del Ray John “Voice of Jackson Hole” Dies At 80

Del Ray John, who was known for 40 years as "The Voice Of Jackson Hole" died on Wednesday at the age of 80. A Vietnam vet and community fixture, he started every show with the national anthem and signed off the same way, too: "Enjoy yourself and enjoy each other."

David MadisonDecember 12, 2025

Brody Cress of Hillsdale, Wyoming, secured a top spot at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Monday by riding Virgil, a legendary animal voted the best saddle bronc horse of 2025.

Brody Cress Rides Legendary Bronc To Thrilling Top-2 Finish At NFR

Brody Cress of Hillsdale, Wyoming, secured a top spot at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Monday by riding Virgil, a legendary animal voted the best saddle bronc horse of 2025.

Jackie DorothyDecember 11, 2025

A Wyoming pilot flying to a visit with a doctor ran out of fuel and made a safe emergency landing on U.S. Highway 14 near Greybull. He made his appiontment, then after refueling, authorities blocked traffic so he could take off and return home.

Pilot Headed To Doctor Makes Emergency Landing On Wyoming Highway

A Wyoming pilot flying to a visit with a doctor ran out of fuel and made a safe emergency landing on U.S. Highway 14 near Greybull on Monday. He made his appointment, then after refueling, authorities blocked traffic so he could take off and return home.

Andrew RossiDecember 11, 2025

WYDOT web camera on I 80 Vedauwoo - West

105 MPH Winds Recorded in Wyoming on Tuesday — And There's Windier Weather Ahead

Winds as high as 105 mph were recorded on Tuesday, and most of I-80 and I-25 were closed to high-profile vehicles because of gusting winds. Meteorologists say it's a result of cold air trading places with warm air, and there’s more ahead.

Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2025

Saddle Bronc riders Brody Cress and Brody Wells and bullfighter Dustry Tuckness are all participating in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas

Wyoming Cowboys Take Center Stage At National Finals Rodeo In Las Vegas

Brody Wells of Powell and Brody Cress of Hillsdale are both competing this week in the country’s most prestigious rodeo — The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. They're joined by Meeteetse bullfighter Dusty Tuckness who's been invited an unprecedented 17 times.

Jackie DorothyDecember 08, 2025

Darious Tillman, one of the "Generation Warrior" participants.

'Generation Warrior' Documentary Dives Deep Into Lives Of Wyoming’s Native Youth

“Generation Warrior," a documentary that premieres on Wyoming PBS on Tuesday, follows eight Native teens from the Wind River Reservation over four years. It highlights their family bonds, culture and resilience in the face of big life decisions.

Jackie DorothyDecember 08, 2025

After moving from Oregon to Casper, sculptor Toby Wayne Larson found new inspiration in Wyoming’s wildlife. Using clay and fire, he creates animals like owls and horses into works that capture the spirit of the West.

Wyoming People: Wildlife Inspires Sculptor After Move To Casper

Toby Wayne Larson followed his wife, a fifth-generation Wyomingite, back home to Casper and began playing with sawdust and fire. "Coming from Oregon, I never saw any kind of animals like bison," he said. "And, man, these things are so beautiful and the power is incredible."

David MadisonDecember 08, 2025

Warren “Bud” Wittstruck was a Cheyenne stonemason and artist whose hand-carved monuments and historic markers are works of art. His craftsmanship left a legacy etched in stone long before technology replaced his craft.

Cheyenne Stonemason's Hand-Carved Monuments Are Etched Deep Across Wyoming

Warren “Bud” Wittstruck was a Cheyenne stonemason and artist whose hand-carved monuments and historic markers all across Wyoming are works of art. His craftsmanship left a legacy etched in stone long before technology replaced his craft.

Jackie DorothyDecember 08, 2025

Ned LeDouxs in "Outriding the Devil."

Ned LeDoux Crosses Over From Country Music Stage To Western Movie Stardom

Wyoming singer-songwriter Ned LeDoux is appearing in two films by Wyoming filmmaker Raen LeVell. The first, “Outriding the Devil,” premiers Tuesday at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Chancey Williams is in the cast as is former Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead.

Renée JeanDecember 07, 2025

Mario Harris of Casper says he is glad to have the face tattoo that he got as a teenager removed.

Tattoo Regret: Wyoming Residents Pay Big Money For Tattoo Removal

Across Wyoming, more people are paying big money to erase tattoos they regret having done. “I tell them don’t be embarrassed, because they were young and dumb, but now have grown up and are trying to get a job and can’t have tattoos," one technician said.

Scott SchwebkeDecember 07, 2025

Dude Dad, aka Taylor Calmus, stopped by a police officer after driving a pirate ship on city streets.

Dude Dad, Internet Comedian Who Roasts Colorado, Is Coming To Wyoming

Taylor Calmus, aka Dude Dad, will kick off a new comedy series benefiting Wyoming nonprofits by bringing his “Parents Night Out” tour to Cheyenne and Laramie. He's grown a huge following poking fun of his home state of Colorado.

David MadisonDecember 07, 2025

Marty Simonich has driven his white Legacy sedan nearly 1 million miles through snowstorms, across the Bonneville Salt Flats at 120 mph, and into at least four deer. Now he's hoping the achievement will catch the attention of Subaru's corporate office.

Utah Man's 2001 Subaru Is About to Hit 1 Million Miles

Marty Simonich has driven his white 2001 Subaru Legacy sedan nearly 1 million miles. He has driven through snowstorms, across the Bonneville Salt Flats at 120 mph, into at least four deer and through Jackson Hole, where the odometer turned 777,777.

David MadisonDecember 06, 2025

Jaelin Kauf, Wyoming’s world champion freestyle ski star, overcame early setbacks and a 7th-place Olympic finish in 2018 to claim silver in 2022. Now dominating the World Cup circuit and a 2025 world title, she eyes gold in 2026 Milano Cortina.

Wyoming Freestyle Skier Won Silver In 2022 Olympics, Aims For Gold In 2026

Alta, Wyoming’s Jaelin Kauf is one of the world’s most decorated freestyle skiers and currently the “athlete to beat” in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. She won a silver in 2022 and is aiming for the gold medal in February.

Zakary SonntagDecember 06, 2025

Garrid Halsey, a STEM teacher at Laramie Middle School, received the Milken Educator Award in a surprise assembly Friday. Considered the “Oscar of teaching,” the award comes with an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., and a $25,000 check.

Laramie Teacher Surprised With $25,000 Milken Award — The 'Oscar Of Teaching’

Garrid Halsey, a STEM teacher at Laramie Middle School, received the Milken Educator Award in a surprise assembly Friday. Considered the “Oscar of teaching,” the award comes with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and a $25,000 check.

Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2025

When bad weather hits and drivers see road closure gates lowering in Wyoming, some motorists race to get past them before they’re down. In the process, many gates have been hit and destroyed. Not to mention, being on a closed road is a bad idea.

Drivers Are Destroying Road Closure Gates By Racing Past Them Before They Lower

When bad weather hits and drivers see road closure gates lowering in Wyoming, some race to get past them before they’re down. In the process, many gates have been hit and destroyed. Not to mention, being on a closed road is a bad idea.

Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2025

A glitch in the software of this electronic sign at Alpine Animal Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming, shows it's minus 196 degrees. If true, it would by far be the coldest place ever recorded on the planet.

Polar Vortex Is About To Make Things A Lot Colder Across Wyoming

The Arctic polar vortex is expected to move south, which some say will lead to the coldest, harshest winter in years. Wyoming meteorologist Don Day plays down those dire predictions, even though he says the frigid air would make Wyoming colder.

Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2025

Clients have trashed rooms at Cheyenne’s Journey Center for Families, a nonprofit for the homeless operated by COMEA, forcing the organization to close for the holidays. The center says it won’t reopen until sometime next year.

Residents Trash Cheyenne Homeless Center, Closing It For Holidays

Clients have trashed rooms at Cheyenne’s Journey Center for Families, a nonprofit for the homeless operated by COMEA, forcing the organization to close for the holidays. The center says it won’t reopen until sometime next year.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 04, 2025

In October, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter rescued over 100 animals from an "abhorrent" hoarding situation. Last week, "Carmen San Diego," a female sulcata tortoise, was adopted by a Cheyenne family that already had two similar tortoises in their home.

All 103 Animals Rescued From 'Abhorrent' Cheyenne Hoard Have Been Adopted

After the adoption of Carmen San Diego, a sulcata tortoise, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter has found homes for all 103 animals rescued from a hoarding case in October officials called "abhorrent." They're the lucky ones, as 22 dead animals were also found.

Andrew RossiDecember 04, 2025

KeShaun Taylor with his mother, Tracie Harris.

Former Wyoming Football Recruit, 23, Remembered For His Charisma, Talent

KeShaun Taylor, a 23-year-old former University of Wyoming football player and Denver native, died Nov. 26. Friends and family say he was a charismatic leader known for his infectious smile.

Justin GeorgeDecember 03, 2025

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