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Wyoming's Josh Allen Wins His First MVP
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen won his first most valuable player award on Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills QB edged out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the closest ballot since 2005.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 07, 2025
Here Comes The Sun: February Is Month For Greatest Increase In Sunshine
For those tired of the dark, dreary days of winter, February is the month of optimism. This is the month where we gain the most sunlight. Cody and Greybull are tops in the state and will gain 1 hour and 19 minutes of sun by the end of the month.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 06, 2025
Cody Residents Celebrate Snow Day By Slapping On Skis And Attaching Themselves To Moving Cars
Although it's frowned on by the police, some Cody residents celebrated their snow-day on Monday by slapping on some skis and attaching themselves to vehicles with a rope. One Cody resident posted photos of the amateur skijoring but blacked out incriminating evidence to protect the guilty.
Andrew RossiFebruary 05, 2025
120 MPH Wind Gust On Mount Coffin One Of Strongest Ever In Wyoming
A 120 mph wind gust recorded on Mount Coffin in western Wyoming last week is among the strongest wind gusts ever recorded in the Cowboy State. Winds that strong can easily be fatal, throwing people and objects around.
Andrew RossiFebruary 04, 2025
Snowstorm Shuts Down Cody, While It’s Near 60 And Spring-Like In Cheyenne
While southeast Wyoming enjoyed sunny skies spring-like temperatures near 60 degrees Monday, it was another story in the northwest corner of the state. Subzero temperatures and up to 36 inches of snow shut down Cody.
Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2025
Kiddos On Skis: How Wyoming's Antelope Butte Ski Resort Teaches Littles How To Ski
At Antelope Butte, the youngest students are just three years old and when they are first put on the skis. But it doesn’t take long for them to start grasping the basic concepts and take off in controlled chaos.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 02, 2025
Restoration Of Historic Tumble Inn Sign Almost Complete
Efforts to restore the old neon Tumble Inn cowboy sign that once sat next to U.S. Highway 26 between Casper and Shoshoni are getting close to completion. Hopes are to have the sign installed in a downtown Casper district by Memorial Day.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 02, 2025
People Can’t Get Enough Of This Guy’s Realistic Squirrel Warriors
Montana artist and taxidermist Bob McEachern’s Squirrel Warriors sell out as fast as he can make them. The buckskin-clad squirrels holding longbows, spears, or rifles aren't cheap either. They start at $750 and one just sold for $2,800.
Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 02, 2025
Champion Thoroughbred Finnegans Wake To Make Wyoming Home In Retirement
Finnegans Wake, a racehorse with world-famous bloodlines, is a champion thoroughbred that’s making Wyoming home in retirement. Horse racing insiders say he won’t be the last, either, as the Cowboy State is attracting more industry stars.
Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2025
Wyoming History: Cheyenne Man Was Radio’s Buck Rogers, Scouted German Subs In WWII
Curtis Arnall was raised a cowpuncher in Cheyenne but became famous as the voice of Buck Rogers during the 1930s. The Wyoming native also scouted out German U-boats during World War II, which led to being lost at sea for 21 days.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 02, 2025
Does Size Matter? Every County In Wyoming Is Bigger Than Rhode Island
Each of Wyoming's 23 counties is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. Sweetwater County is 7 times larger. Rhode Islanders don't care, however. They say their small size is an advantage.
Andrew RossiFebruary 02, 2025
Groundhog Day: Wyoming’s Lander Lil Doesn’t See Shadow (And No One Shot At Her)
Lander Lil, the famous Wyoming prairie dog who predicts the weather better than Punxsutawney Phil, didn’t see her shadow Sunday. Also, no one shot at her (at least during filming).
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2025
Wyoming Pharmacist’s Gaudy Suit Jackets Are So Bad They’re Awesome
A Thayne pharmacist’s collection of suit jackets is becoming local legend, looking like the leftover rack of a garage sale. The pharmacist has well over 100 jackets and his collection is growing. People now call him in the morning to ask which one he’ll wear that day.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 01, 2025
Want To Donate Your Body To Science? It’s A Challenge In Wyoming
Want to donate your body to science? Although there’s a shortage of human cadavers for students to learn on, donating your body after you die can be a challenge, especially in a rural state like Wyoming.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
Metal-Detecting Duo Find Wedding Ring Gillette Woman Feared Lost Forever
Shelby Forbes of Gillette was “crying my eyes out” when she lost her grandmother’s wedding ring while throwing hay to her horses. Fearing it could be lost forever, a pair of metal-detecting pals found it, and Forbes burst into tears again.
Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2025
A Wyoming Cowgirl Is Australia’s Newest Breakaway Roping Champion
A cowgirl from Rozet, Wyoming, named Shawn Robin Chape is Australia’s newest breakaway roping champion. She lassoed the title in a blazing fast 1.69 seconds, setting a new arena record. She credits her Wyoming roots as a huge part of her success.
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Buffalo Bill Was The World’s Original Galloping Gourmet
“The Galloping Gourmet” on PBS had nothing on Buffalo Bill Cody, who was the original foodie of the West. He brought Mexican food to New York, popcorn to Europe and gourmet dining experiences to the masses.
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2025
Wyoming Twin Teens Grew Up In The Middle Of Nowhere, But Have Huge Music Dreams
Liam and Layne Jordon, 14, have grown up in the middle of nowhere in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin. That hasn’t stopped the young musicians from pursing some big dreams of writing and performing their music for the masses.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
Wild West In The Far East: Welcome To China’s Knockoff Jackson Hole
Did you know that there is an exact replica of Jackson Hole in China? Not only does the downtown look the same but the community -- two hours from Beijing -- has 1,500 homes. A filmmaker spent three months in the town for his documentary "Americaville."
Jake NicholsFebruary 01, 2025
Jackson Coaches Devastated By D.C. Air Collision That Killed 14 From Skating Club
Two Skating Club of Jackson Hole coaches trained at the same Boston ice skating club where 14 victims of Wednesday’s D.C.-area plane collision hailed from. They say the news is devastating, especially because a similar tragedy hit the club before.
Justin GeorgeJanuary 30, 2025
Wyoming Ski Areas Can Expect Huge Dump Of Up To 60 Inches Of Snow This Weekend
A massive surge of Pacific moisture will drop up to 60 inches of snow in the western mountains of Wyoming between Friday and Sunday. The rest of Wyoming can expect clouds, wind and a little snow.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2025
Cody Filmmaker Says Premiering To Packed House At Sundance Was “Something Special”
Cody, Wyoming, filmmaker Preston Randolph is a producer of the documentary “Free Leonard Peltier,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Monday to a packed house. He calls the experience “something special.”
Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2025
Headed To A Hot Springs In Wyoming, Montana Or Colorado? Better Plan Early
People are still hot for hot springs, and various projects are underway this year that will enhance the soaking experience in Wyoming, Colorado and Montana. But if you want to soak somewhere this year, be sure to plan early.
Anna-Louise JacksonJanuary 26, 2025
The 10 Young Men Who Died Giving Wyoming's Bomber Mountain Its Name
Bomber Mountain in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains paid dearly to earn its name when a B-17 Flying Fortress crashed into it in 1943, killing all 10 on board. The oldest was 25, and what happened to the plane was a mystery for two years.
Jackie DorothyJanuary 26, 2025