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Flesh-Eating Beetles Finish The 'Gross' Job Of Cleaning Skull Mounts For Hunters
Cleaning big-game skulls to make European mount trophies isn’t for the squeamish. Charlie Stikney of Thermopolis admits there's a "grossness" to blasting brains with compressed air, but his beetles take over from there — and hunters love the results.
Mark HeinzOctober 10, 2026
Almost Every House In The On-And-Off Boomtown Of Wamsutter, Wyoming Came On Wheels
Almost every home in tiny Wamsutter came on wheels, a legacy of energy booms that needed housing fast. “I'd say probably 80% to 90% of the town is trailers,” said John Marich, a 16-year resident who lives in a nearly 60-year-old trailer himself.
Kolby FedoreOctober 10, 2026
Rescuers Sleep At Jeffrey City Rest Area To Save Stray Dog They Can’t Catch
For three weeks, an elusive stray dog at a rest area near Jeffrey City has won the hearts of locals while dodging every attempt to catch her. One man plans to sleep there there this weekend in hopes of finally getting the dog to safety.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 09, 2026
‘Sexually Transmitted Diarrhea’ Superbug In Colorado, Moving Closer To Wyoming
A drug-resistant, diarrhea-causing “superbug” that can spread through sex is surging across the U.S. It’s in Colorado and moving toward Wyoming. A UW microbiologist said the rise has his attention. “This is definitely a rising risk,” he said.
Kolby FedoreOctober 09, 2026
Incoming Snowstorm To Close Beartooth Highway Friday — 5 Days Early
An expected blast of winter-like weather will close the Beartooth Highway for the season at 2:30 p.m. Friday, five days earlier than scheduled. The snowstorm is “the first salvo” of a seasonal shift, said Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day.
Andrew RossiOctober 07, 2026
"We're A Winchester Family": Gillette Couple's Huge Stash Of Pre-64 Winchester Rifles
Patience and Jarod Blocker are rare for their age. The Gillette couple has a passion for classic pre-64 Winchester Model 70 rifles. Planning for next year's Winchester Arms Collectors Association show in Cody, Patience says, "It's going to be bad-ass."
Mark HeinzOctober 07, 2026
Mutiny! Wapiti's Iconic Big Boy Replaced By Captain Morgan Along North Fork
The iconic Wapiti Big Boy, perched along the North Fork Highway between Cody and Yellowstone for 13 years, has been replaced by Seagram's Captain Morgan. Not to worry, says owner James Geier: Big Boy will return after a little rehab.
Andrew RossiOctober 07, 2026
Lander Ultramarathoner Runs 220 miles In 51 Hours To Win Mammoth 200 Race
Gabe Joyes, a professional ultramarathoner from Lander, won the Mammoth 200 in California in his first 200-mile-plus race. Joyes finished the 220-mile course in 51 hours, 35 minutes, and 11 seconds, stopping for a few 15-minutes naps along the course.
Andrew RossiOctober 06, 2026
Evanston Man Blasts Truckers For Unauthorized Parking, Locals Fire Back
An Evanston man tried to lead the charge against truckers who have been parking in the Evanston visitor center, which is not authorized. But, townspeople wouldn't stand for it because there aren't enough spaces available. "Unless you drive one, shut up!"
Kolby FedoreOctober 06, 2026
11-Year-Old Casper Girl Finds $100 Bill Outside Walgreens With Meth Folded Inside
An 11-year-old Casper girl thought she'd hit the jackpot when she found a folded $100 bill outside Walgreens. Then she opened it, and white powder spilled on her and the family's van. Fire-EMS says the substance field-tested positive for meth.
Kolby FedoreOctober 06, 2026
Montana Town Shuts Down Filming Daily Wire's Pro-ICE Movie, And Then Reinstates It
After town leaders revoked permits for a Daily Wire pro-ICE movie because of a public outcry, Livingston city leaders held an emergency session on Monday night and voted to let production finish. "This is absolutely deplorable to me," said one local actor.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 06, 2026
Young Bicyclist In Serious Condition After He's Hit By Vehicle Near Rural Burns
A young boy riding his bicycle on a county road near Burns was struck by a vehicle Sunday and had to be airlifted to a Colorado hospital, where he is in serious condition. Authorities say the juvenile frequently biked on the Laramie County road.
Kate MeadowsOctober 06, 2026
117-Acre Jackson Hole Compound That Couldn’t Be Built Today Sells For $39.5M
A compound too large to build under today’s rules in Teton County has sold for $39.5 million. Spanning 117 acres, 70% of the land is protected by conservation easements. “Luxury at this level is increasingly about irreplaceability,” the broker said.
Renée JeanOctober 06, 2026
Parents Want Profane Anti-Trump And GOP Signs At Natrona County School Bus Stop Gone
An abandoned saloon east of Casper has become the center of an unusual dispute over profane anti-Trump and GOP messages, private property and a school bus stop where rural kids are picked up and dropped off each day. Now, the sheriff is investigating.
Kolby FedoreOctober 06, 2026
50-Seat SkyWest Plane From Denver Smashes Into Deer While Landing In Sheridan
A 50-seat SkyWest flight from Denver collided with a mule deer while landing in Sheridan last week. No passengers were hurt and the plane wasn't damaged, but the deer was killed. Such incidents are "extremely rare," an airport official said.
Clair McFarlandOctober 05, 2026
5,000-Gallon Oil Spill Near Riverton Mostly Contained, Cause Still Unknown
A pipeline leak that spilled more than 5,000 gallons of crude onto public land near Riverton has been contained, but how it happened and how long the oil flowed remain unanswered. Pipeline officials say crews worked all weekend to clean up the area.
Emma Jane JacksonOctober 05, 2026
Florida Woman Asks For Help Proving Taxidermy Horse Has Historical Wild West Past
A Florida woman bought an old taxidermy horse because she was told it had ties to President Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. But there’s no proof. So she’s asking Wild West aficionados to help her out. "I think there's a story to this horse," she said.
Kolby FedoreOctober 04, 2026
At $7.7M, Centennial Ranch Offers Jackson Hole Luxury At About A Third The Price
Cross Creek Ranch is a 372-acre spread that offers Jackson Hole-level luxury in the Snowy Range near Centennial. It is publicly listed for the first time at $7.7 million, while comparable home in Jackson would run about $30 million, its agent says.
Renée JeanOctober 04, 2026
Artist Chris Navarro Unveils Snow Fence He Created Out Of Wind Turbine Blades
Celebrated Wyoming artist Chris Navarro unveiled his long-awaited snow fence project on Saturday that he created out of discarded wind turbine blades. If the blades prove useful as snow fences, WYDOT will look to replicate the project elsewhere.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2026
It’s Been 30 Years Since Powell Firefighter, Son Electrocuted During Crash Rescue
It’s been 30 years since Powell firefighter Bruce Honstain and his son, Joshua, were electrocuted while the father was trying to rescue his son from a crash. A sculpture of them outside the fire station in Powell is a reminder of sacrifice and heroism.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2026
Blind 9/11 Survivor Saved By Hero Guide Dog Coming To Wyoming To Share Story
Michael Hingson was 78 floors up in the World Trade Center's North Tower when the first plane hit on Sept. 11, 2001. Michael's guide dog Roselle helped him down 1,463 stairs to escape. 25 years later, Hingson will share his story in Wyoming.
Kolby FedoreOctober 04, 2026
For Some, Fall Colors Season Across Wyoming And Montana Is Almost A Religion
For fans of high-country colors across Wyoming and Montana, finding the best spots and foliage-watching routes is almost a religion. “The trees start to look like they’re on fire, they’re so blazingly bright,” said one foliage author.
Anna-Louise JacksonOctober 04, 2026
From Wyoming, With Love: The 50k Ultramarathon That Made Me Barf On Denver
We were somewhere between Mile High Stadium and Taco Bell No. 6 when the Chalupa began to take hold. I wondered if this was why I was assigned to run in the Taco Bell 50K ultramarathon on Saturday: to throw up bits of Wyoming all over Denver.
Clair McFarlandOctober 04, 2026
Wyoming History: Hartville Mayor Had To Stage A Coup To Take Office In 1906
Hartville voters elected Anthony Wilde mayor in 1906, but he had to stage a coup to claim his office after the sitting mayor and town clerk refused to leave. Wilde, also the town's justice of the peace, then threw the clerk — his father-in-law — in jail.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2026