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Highest Elevation Winter Ultra-Marathon Race In the US Is Wyoming's Grueling "Drift 100"
The Drift 100, an ultramarathon held in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains in early March, is the highest winter ultramarathon in the United States. It begins at the north end of Kendall Valley in Sublette County and gains 9,000 feet in elevation.
January 01, 2024
Wyoming Places: Bar Nunn Was Built On An Airport Where John Wayne Once Filmed
Bar Nunn, a city of 3,000 north of Casper, carries the legacy of a storied World War I pilot, a Casper businessman named Romie Nunn, and was featured in a John Wayne movie.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 31, 2023
Trucker Loses Cat In Nevada, Cat Rescued In Rock Springs, Now Cat Heading To Illinois
After a long-haul trucker lost his cat named Tyler in Nevada, it somehow found its way to Rock Springs, Wyoming. A microchip means he’ll complete an 1,800-mile journey home in Illinois.
December 31, 2023
62 Bronze Sculptures All Around Wyoming Capitol Began As A Dream 15 Years Ago
Cheyenne’s 62 bronze statues — with more on the way — immortalize Wyoming history and culture all around the neighborhood of the Wyoming State Capitol, the realization of a dream Cheyenne art dealer Harvey Deselms had 15 years ago.
Renée JeanDecember 31, 2023
Greybull Building World-Class Museum To Bring Dinosaur Fossils Back To Wyoming
Greybull has an international reputation for producing important dinosaur fossils, but too often they find homes elsewhere. So now there is an effort to build a world-class museum to bring Greybull’s dinosaur artifacts home.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Wyoming Photographer Dave Bell Features Otherworldly Images In New Art Show
Noted Pinedale photographer Dave Bell will showcase many otherworldly images he took of Wyoming “astro-events” next month at a new art show. Bell's works include: light pillars, thunderstorms, astro-photography and more.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Just Passing Through: America Has Lived — And Died — On Wyoming's Historic Trails
The legacy of the historic California, Oregon and Mormon trails — and others — blazed through Wyoming is carved into the Cowboys State by the wagon ruts of pioneer pilgrims who passed through by the thousands, and died by the thousands.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 30, 2023
Halley’s Comet Is Hurtling Toward The Earth Again: What If It Actually Hits Us?
Halley's Comet reached its farthest point from Earth earlier this month, which means it’s hurtling back toward Earth. So what if it smashes into Wyoming? We examine the potential impact...
Andrew RossiDecember 30, 2023
How Long Would It Take To Zamboni Wyoming’s Fremont Lake?
We're all about answering the most important questions on the minds of Wyomingites. After learning that it would take 693 years to resurface Lake Superior with a Zamboni, we asked two local Zamboni drivers how long it would take to resurface Wyoming's Fremont Lake. Good news -- not nearly as long.
Jake NicholsDecember 30, 2023
Worried About No Snow And 50-Degree Days In December? Don Day Says Chill Out
While below-average snowpack across Wyoming so far could be concerning to some, Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says it's too early to draw any conclusions. “We're in the second quarter of a four-quarter game,” he said.
Andrew RossiDecember 29, 2023
Josh Allen’s Christmas Gift To Brokenhearted Young Bills Fan
Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen didn't see a young fan's homemade sign asking him to sign his jersey. But Josh did see the video later. So he found out who the little boy was and made it right...
Jimmy OrrDecember 28, 2023
Comedian Brad Williams Brings His ‘Fun Size’ Act To Cheyenne In 2024
Comedian Brad Williams, who incorporates his being a little person into his “Fun Size” act, will perform at the Cheyenne Civic Theater in 2024. His one hour stand-up routine is the highest rated special on Showtime.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 27, 2023
Wyoming Through The Lens: A Decade Of Dazzling Cowboy State Imagery
"Wyoming through the Lens" started 10 years ago as a small circle of like-minded friends on Facebook who shared their favorite photos of the Cowboy State. It has since grown to nearly 400,000 members who post dozens of Wyoming photos every day.
Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023
Packed House At Christmas Eve Candlelight Service In Yellowstone National Park
The 110-year-old Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel in Yellowstone National Park was packed for its annual Christmas Eve candlelight service Sunday, this year drawing inspiration from the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023
New C.J. Box “Joe Pickett” Novel About Rogue Grizzly Bear Comes Out In Early 2024
Good news for Joe Pickett fans. C.J. Box's 24th novel about the Wyoming game warden will be released in February 2024, and will be centered around a rogue grizzly bear going around Wyoming killing people.
Jimmy OrrDecember 26, 2023
Rawlins 10-Year-Old Got His Christmas Wish — He Didn’t Die
Rawlins 10-year-old Talyn Reimer’s Christmas wish list was simple — he wanted to not die before the end of the year. He got his wish, and the large tumor in his head has all but disappeared.
Greg JohnsonDecember 26, 2023
Wyoming Dog No One Wanted Gets Adopted Before Christmas
When Shelby Joyce read the story about a Wyoming dog with a lopsided face that no one seemed to want, she jumped into action. As a result, "Princess Martha" got a forever home just in time for Christmas.
Jimmy OrrDecember 26, 2023
Rare Christmas ‘Moon Halo’ Over Sheridan Was Beautiful ¬— But Probably Not Divine
A moon halo seen over Sheridan on Christmas night is the moon's version of a rainbow, according to meteorologist Don Day, but it probably wasn't the same thing as the biblical "Star of Bethlehem."
Andrew RossiDecember 26, 2023
Wyoming Gun Enthusiasts Say AR-15 Pressure Washer Would Be Great Gift
Although Christmas is over, an AR-15 pressure washer, could be a great New Year's present for the special gun enthusiast in your life. For only $1,500, you can wash your truck while experiencing the thrill of hunting.
Mark HeinzDecember 25, 2023
How Harpo Marx Turned Casper Native Into Wyoming History Expert
Casper native Johanna Wickman says history isn’t her job, it’s her life. After the son of famed comedian Harpo Marx offered her his iconic trench coat, she returned to Wyoming dedicated to preserving Cowboy State history.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 25, 2023
Don’t Expect To Find Many ‘Zombie’ Firearms Parts In Gun-Savvy Wyoming
Firearms slated for destruction after seizures or buybacks are reborn as “zombie” gun components for sale on the open market. Wyoming gun enthusiasts say you can’t trust these parts, and firearms owners here are too savvy to use them.
Mark HeinzDecember 25, 2023
Wyoming Guardsman Wins Grueling National Soldier Of The Year Award
Spc. Luke Harrison, a Wyoming National Guardsman, came out on top of a grueling six-day physical and mental gauntlet in Alaska to win the nation's Soldier of the Year.
Leo WolfsonDecember 25, 2023
Wyoming Cowboys Big Favorites In Return To Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl
The University of Wyoming Cowboys will be big favorites when they kickoff against the Toledo Rockets on Dec. 30 in their return to the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl. It's also a chance to send head coach Craig Bohl out a winner.
Jake NicholsDecember 25, 2023
Cheyenne’s Newest 8-Foot Cowboy Boots Honor Wyoming’s Military Legacy
F.E. Warren Air Force Base and the Wyoming Air National Guard have joined Cheyenne’s fun and quirky Big Boot trail, with two giant, 8-foot-tall boots of their own. Now there are more than 30 gigantic 8-foot cowboy boots all over Cheyenne.
Renée JeanDecember 25, 2023