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Cowboy State Daily’s Wendy Corr Receives Major Western Award For Podcast

Cowboy State Daily News Director and podcast host Wendy Corr has been honored by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. John Wayne, George Strait, and Reba McEntire are among honorees.

Jen KocherFebruary 26, 2025

Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will all be visible in the night skies of Wyoming after sunset Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, an alignment that only occurs once every 144 years.

Rare 144-Year Seven-Planet Parade Lines Up Over Wyoming This Week

Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will all be visible in the night skies over Wyoming after sunset Friday, an alignment that only happens once every 144 years.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2025

Parts of northern Wyoming that broke records for cold on Thursday were pushing 60s on Sunday. That’s a huge 83-degree swing in just four days.

Northern Wyoming Swings 85 Degrees — From Minus 27 To 58 — In Four Days

Parts of northern Wyoming that broke records for cold on Thursday hit 58 on Sunday. That’s a huge 85-degree swing in just four days.

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2025

Josh Allen To Be Inducted Into Wyoming Cowboys Hall Of Fame

Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen, fresh off being named the MVP of the NFL earlier this month, has another accolade upcoming: The University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame announced him as part of the Class of 2025.

Justin GeorgeFebruary 24, 2025

The crew at Industrial Screen and Maintenance, a fabrication shop in Casper, were having fun with a Texas red chili made from brisket. Owner Lindsey Robinson was among those helping serve the chili, at far right.

Texas Red Chili Wins Popular Casper Chili Cook-Off For Fifth Time

A Texas red chili was voted No. 1 at the popular API Chili Cook-Off in Casper on Saturday. It’s the fifth time Norman Jackson’s secret recipe has won, as thousands of people packed the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper for the 32nd annual event.

Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2025

Mia the Walmart dog is a favorite with the store's customers, especially kids.

Meet Mia The Walmart Dog — Casper’s Tutu-Wearing Celebrity K-9

When Casper Walmart greeter Billy Welch started bringing his service support dog Mia to work with him, he didn’t expect the pit bull-mastiff mix would become a local celebrity. Now the tutu-wearing K-9 has her own social media with thousands of followers.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 23, 2025

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Montana Man Recovers Lost Stories Of Chinese Who Helped Build The American West

Chinese immigrants flocked to the American West in the 1800s to help build railroads and amid a mining boom. Many of their experiences have largely been forgotten by history, but a Montana man is helping recover their stories.

Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 23, 2025

Casper Police Department Lt. Michael Ogden said the 1904 Police Court Docket Book will eventually be displayed in a public space in the department’s new building.

1904 Casper Police Docket Full Of Prostitutes, Drunks And Horses On Sidewalks

In January, someone donated a Casper police docket book from 1904 to a local thrift store. It gives a fascinating glimpse into the most prevalent crimes of the day: prostitutes, drunks and people fined for riding horses on sidewalks.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 23, 2025

It took a team effort to move this Boeing KC-97 tanker to the grounds of the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting, the Wyoming museum's largest aircraft. They had to wait for a cold snap so the ground would be frozen enough for the huge tanker to roll without sinking into the ground.

Huge 153,000-Pound Tanker Becomes Biggest Addition To Wyoming Flight Museum

Tanker 97, a Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter, a new addition to the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull, has immediately become the crown jewel of the museum's collection. The aircraft has a 141-foot wingspan and weighs 153,000 pounds.

Andrew RossiFebruary 23, 2025

Strange on the Range creator Ella Bishop-Heil.

Strange On The Range: Wyoming Comic Artists Create Eclectic Compilation Of Wild & Weird

Strange on the Range is a new underground publication that features an eclectic mix of Wyoming comic artists. The hard-copy magazine is dedicated to the work of Wyoming comic illustrators.

David MadisonFebruary 23, 2025

Ski Instructor Karl Milner lost a leg during while fighting in the military. Now he and Eric teach first-time skiers at Antelope Butte.

He Lost A Leg In Combat, Now Wyoming Vet Teaches Others To Adapt And Overcome

Karl Milner lost a leg in combat, but the Gillette veteran used his military training to adapt and overcome to map out a new mission in life. Now he treats others facing mental and physical challenges to ski. He's a better teacher, he says, because "he's been there."

Jackie DorothyFebruary 23, 2025

Jerry Valentine, Montana’s Cinderella pinball wizard, headed to the North American Championships after only 18 months of competitive pinball.

Wyoming Only State Not Sending A Pinball Wizard To North American Championships

A budding pinball scene fizzled out a few years ago in Cheyenne, which means Wyoming will be the only state without someone competing at the North American Championships. But a Cinderella pinball wizard from Montana is going full-tilt to earn a title.

David MadisonFebruary 23, 2025

Wyoming History: The Wyoming Man Who Designed B-52 Jet Engine That Transformed Aviation

Leonard Hobbs was born in small Carbon, Wyoming, in 1895 and grew up to help transform aviation, designing one of the most important jet engines in history. It was the workhorse of America's B-52 jet bombers.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 23, 2025

Where The Heck In Wyoming Is This One-Of-A-Kind Western Iron Art Fence?

Lela Emmons of tiny Savery, Wyoming, stumbled on an unusual artistic fence in the 1990s and took photos of it. But she forgot where it was and hasn’t been able to find it again in about 30 years. She hopes someone in Wyoming can solve the mystery.

Renée JeanFebruary 23, 2025

Maria Kelson’s debut novel is a crime thriller available at both local bookstores and through national chains. She loves that after ten years of writing, she can walk into the Storyteller in Thermopolis and see her books on display.

Award-Winning Wyoming Author Debuts First Crime Thriller That Took 10 Years To Write

Maria Kelson was already an award-winning Wyoming poet when she decided to tackle something totally different — a crime thriller. The result is “Not The Killing Kind,” a gripping whodunit that took 10 years to write.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 23, 2025

Montana State University researchers are testing immune-boosting supplements on honeybees. They’re also strapping the bees into machines for live flight tests and other scientific study.

To Boost Bee Immune Systems, Researchers Strap In Honeybees For Live Test Flights

Viruses spread through honeybee hives like the flu virus in a crowded waiting room. Looking to boost bee immune systems, researchers are examining the impact of viruses on honeybee flight performance and testing supplements.

David MadisonFebruary 22, 2025

All of the drinks - Starting from left, the Rusty Nail (scotch and Drambuie), Where there's Willow There's a Way ( willowbank tea and brandy), Gin and Tonic with lime, and Revival Root (sarsaparilla tea, Makers Mark, and cream).

Drinking Wyoming: Whiskey Was The Go-To Medicinal Remedy Of The Wild West

Survival in Wild West Wyoming depended on treating illnesses without the help of modern medicine. Whiskey figured in a lot of treatments for all sorts of medical problems — some good and some quite insane.

Renée JeanFebruary 22, 2025

Wyoming-born artist Bill Foy created this nearly life-sized moose sculpture titled "Holy Smokes" out of junk metal.

Glendo Native Creates Life-Size Moose From Junk Parts For Breast Cancer Fundraiser

A welder from Glendo sees the potential in other people’s junk to create unique sculptures, like a life-size moose standing in Casper called "Holy Smokes." He created this sculpture for a fundraiser to benefit a Glendo-based breast cancer foundation.

Dale KillingbeckFebruary 22, 2025

VIDEO: Wyoming's Billboard Sheriff: A Day In The Life Of Brian Kozak

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has captured national attention with his viral billboard and bold "vacancy" sign on his jail, while also earning a reputation locally for his unconventional approach. Cowboy State Daily spent a day with the sheriff to get a firsthand look at his unique style.

Hannah Brock & Reilly StrandFebruary 22, 2025

Jeff Ginter always knew he was a weird kid, but he learned to embrace his psychic powers throughout a career in law enforcement. Now he’s one of Wyoming’s top psychics, including helping solve cold cases around the world.

How A Former Law Enforcement Officer Became A Top Psychic Investigator

Jeff Ginter always knew he was a weird kid, but he learned to embrace his psychic powers throughout a career in law enforcement. Now he’s a top psychic, working to solve cold cases in Wyoming and around the world.

Jen KocherFebruary 22, 2025

Chancey Williams was inspired to write and record “The Ballad of Uncle Don” after listening to his uncle Don Williams' stories.

Chancey Williams’ Ode To His Wyoming Cowboy Uncle Hits No. 1 On CMT Music

Inspired by his uncle Don Williams and the joy of bronc riding, Chancey Williams’ new hit song “The Ballad of Uncle Don” has hit No. 1 on the CMT Music charts. Chancey said the song came about over cup of coffee with his uncle in Moorcroft, Wyoming.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 22, 2025

The gymnasium errupts after Sophomore shooting guard Ari Fowler nailed a 3-pointer with 5 seconds left against Riverton on Feb. 20, 2025, to snap Jackson Hole High School’s 79-game, four-year girls’ basketball losing streak.

Jackson Hole Girls Basketball Snaps 79-Game Losing Streak With Last Second 3-Pointer

In a home game against Riverton, four seniors for Jackson Hole High School had never won a high school basketball game until a sophomore sharpshooter sunk a clutch 3-pointer Thursday. The 35-32 win snapped the Broncs’ 79-game losing streak.

David MadisonFebruary 22, 2025

Brooks Lake Lodge reports some of the best snow in years.

Sheridan, Gillette, Newcastle Set Record Lows; 80+ Inches Of Snow In Southern Wyoming

Fans of winter, rejoice! Sheridan, Gillette, and Newcastle all set record low temperatures on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, more than 80 inches of snow has fallen in the Snowies and Sierra Madres. Meteorologist Don Day says there's plenty more to come too.

Andrew RossiFebruary 19, 2025

Andrea Domhoff, a local single mother of two, was in the Green River Tunnel during Friday's horrific fatal pileup. She says a man named Ray Norton helped save her and others from the fiery, smoke-filled cavern.

Single Mom Caught In Green River Tunnel Says Hero Led Survivors From Fiery Crash

A local single mom who was caught in an explosive 26-vehicle crash Friday in the Green River Tunnel says a hero named Ray led her and others out of the tunnel. She dragged her arm along the wall to escape in the thick, black smoke.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 17, 2025

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