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Even After 137 Years, Cheyenne’s Nagle-Warren Mansion Still A Showstopper
There’s a reason the historic Nagle-Warren Mansion was favored by presidents, generals and Buffalo Bill Cody. It’s still a showstopper 137 years after it was built. Today, two-star Michelin chef Jas Barbé hosts holiday afternoon and high teas at the bed and breakfast.
Renée JeanDecember 10, 2023
Wyoming History: How The Three Stooges Got Their Last Laugh At Yellowstone
Larry, Moe and Curly Joe pranked people with a valve to turn Old Faithful on and off while filming what turned out to be the last production of the classic era of the Three Stooges.
Andrew RossiDecember 10, 2023
Casper-Based Database Revolutionizes Virtual Access For Civil War Buffs
Casper's Steven Dacus has done a lot of cool things — cruised through Casper streets with lights and siren as a firefighter, led a horse-mounted cavalry at Gettysburg, and this summer launched a new website for Civil War historians that saves them a lot of time and money.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 10, 2023
Just In Time For Christmas: Wyoming Author's "How-To-Die In Yellowstone” Coloring Book
It's fair to say that the gruesomely graphic "How-To-Die In Yellowstone" coloring book by Sheridan artist Andy Robbins is not for everyone. But for that special someone who has a slightly darker sense of humor, it may bring Christmas joy for years to come.
Andrew RossiDecember 10, 2023
Off The Grid In Wyoming: Power Systems Cost Less, But Require More Know-How
When Cody Lettiere found out it was going to cost about $50,000 to dig a trench and run a power connection to his cabin in the mountains near Dubois, he decided to explore a solar powered alternative.
December 10, 2023
Wyoming Author Craig Johnson Releases 20th Annual Christmas Story And Tour Dates
It's that time of year again when Wyoming author Craig Johnson releases his annual Christmas story and goes on his annual tour to tell the story. This year, in a book named “Recidivism," Walt Longmire crosses paths with a Houdini dog named Harry.
Renée JeanDecember 09, 2023
A Snowy Hike In Yellowstone Inspired Million-Selling National Parks Board Game
Who knew board games were still popular? What started out as a bucket-list retirement journey to hike 40 national parks turned into the hit board game "Trekking the National Parks," which has since sold more than 1 million units.
Andrew RossiDecember 09, 2023
Disappearance Of Amy Wroe Bechtel Still Haunting After 26 Years
The unsolved disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel in 1997 remains one of the more baffling cases in U.S. history. The massive search launched when she vanished was like no other in Wyoming then or since. Even the Russians were asked to assist.
Jake NicholsDecember 09, 2023
Wyoming's New Transformer-Looking Snow Plow Can Clear 2 Lanes At Once
Interstate 80 through western Wyoming will be patrolled by a new snow plow that looks like a Transformer. The new $150,000 "tow plow" extends off the side of a typical plow truck to clear more than two lanes at once.
December 09, 2023
How World Famous Wyoming Sculptor Chris Navarro Got His Start
Famed Casper bronze sculptor Chris Navarro wasn't a 'natural' artist. But when he saw a bronze of famed rodeo bronc Steamboat on a hunting trip and couldn't afford the $35,000 price tag, he decided to teach himself how to sculpt. So he went to the library...
Dale KillingbeckDecember 09, 2023
Wyoming's Winter Winds Are Back! Drivers Warned Of Blowovers From 90 MPH Winds
Thar She Blows! The worst of this weekend's windy weather could mean gusts up to 90 mph Sunday, which means there's a higher chance of blowovers along Wyoming's highways.
Andrew RossiDecember 08, 2023
Wyoming Holds Public Hanukkah Celebrations As Other US Cities Cancel Theirs
Jewish communities in Wyoming say they’re going ahead with their public celebrations of Hanukkah even as other cities around the U.S. are canceling theirs out of fear of conflicts with pro-Palestinian protesters.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 08, 2023
Wyoming Cowboys Head Football Coach Craig Bohl To Retire After Bowl Game
University of Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl announced his retirement on Wednesday. His final game will be at the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl on Dec. 30 in Tucson. Defensive Coordinator Jay Sawvel will take over as the new head coach
Jake NicholsDecember 06, 2023
Thunderbirds To Return To Cheyenne Frontier Days In 2024 After Canceling In 2023
The world-famous Thunderbirds announced on Tuesday that they are coming back to Cheyenne Frontier Days next summer. Although they have been a staple of Frontier Days since 1953, they canceled last year due to construction on the Cheyenne Airport runway.
Andrew RossiDecember 06, 2023
Could Giant El Niño ‘Blob Of Hot Water’ Wreak Havoc On Wyoming’s Winter Weather?
A giant “blob of hot water” associated with the seasonal El Niño weather pattern is warming up in the Pacific Ocean. Whether it will wreak havoc on Wyoming’s winter weather is difficult to forecast, says Don Day.
Andrew RossiDecember 05, 2023
Why There Are Only Two Escalators In All Of Wyoming
When it comes to escalators, Wyoming’s two — both in Casper — equal the number of the state’s U.S. senators and national parks, and are 255 times fewer than registered electric vehicles.
Andrew RossiDecember 04, 2023
Wyoming Ranch Family Heartbroken After 11 Horses Die In Rural Barn Fire
A barn fire in Burns in eastern Laramie County early Sunday morning killed 11 horses, leaving a Wyoming ranching family devastated and heartbroken.
Leo WolfsonDecember 04, 2023
Wyoming People: Amber Travsky — Cycling Guru, Black Belt, Biologist, Mayor
Wyoming native Amber Travsky is one of the state's most senior wildlife biologists, is a ninth-degree blackbelt in karate, is a founder of the Tour de Wyoming cycling event, served as mayor of Laramie and doesn’t plan to slow down anytime soon.
Mark HeinzDecember 03, 2023
Artist Makes 300 Wooden Snowmen, One For Every Family In 3 Big Horn County Towns
With none of her children and grandchildren living nearby, Pauline Parker wanted to do something for the area. So she painted 300 wooden snowmen — one for every family in Burlington, Otto and Emblem.
Amber SteinmetzDecember 03, 2023
Wyoming’s Iconic 28-Foot Neon Tumble Inn Cowboy Will Have New Home In Casper
There’s still a lot to do, but the restoration of Wyoming’s iconic 28-foot Tumble Inn neon cowboy has hit overdrive, and when finished is expected to have a prominent new permanent home in Casper.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 03, 2023
Wyoming’s Infamous Dam Bar With A Speaker In The Women’s Outhouse
The Dam Bar and Privy near Boysen Dam along U.S. Highway 20 was a relic of the Old West with a brief and colorful history in the 1940s and 1950s that included a speaker mounted in the women’s outhouse connected to the nearby bar.
Andrew RossiDecember 02, 2023
How World War II POWs From Italy And Germany Saved Wyoming Harvests
Douglas author Lee Ann Siebken recalls how a Wyoming World War II prisoner of war camp with with soldiers from Italy and Germany grew to outnumber the small town it was in — and helped save the crops of local farmers.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 02, 2023
Wyoming ‘Bridge Nerd’ On A Mission To Document State’s Historic Bridges
John Bernhisel of Cowley, Wyoming, is on a mission, spending his summers visiting, photographing and chronicling the stories of historic Wyoming bridges and crossings.
December 02, 2023
Wyoming Ski Resorts Can Expect Up To 2 Feet Of Snow Over Weekend
Wyoming's ski areas could get up to 2 feet of over the weekend, and temperatures are finally cold enough start building a snowpack for the season.
Andrew RossiDecember 01, 2023