Wyoming Life

Family, Friends Mourn Torrington Mother Who Died In Car Crash

The family and friends of Torrington resident Alicia Rodriguez, 44, who was killed in a crash on U.S. 85 last week, remember her as a mother and grandmother who loved to help others.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2023

The original Buffalo Carnegie Library is now the entry to the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum.

Buffalo Citizens Rally To Save Crumbling Carnegie Library

One of Wyoming’s 10 remaining Carnegie libraries is crumbling, and unless $600,000 can be found to make necessary repairs, the Carnegie Library in Buffalo — built in 1909 — may be lost.

Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023

The Eagle Bar in La Barge, Wyoming, celebrates 100 years in business Saturday.

100 Years Of Fights, Family And Foam At La Barge’s Eagle Bar

The Eagle Bar in La Barge is about as off the beaten trail as a place can get in Wyoming, yet it’s become a landmark, celebrating 100 years Saturday.

Paul UlrichSeptember 07, 2023

The newly discovered Nishimura comet will be visible, barely, looking east before sunrise in Wyoming. It won't be as pronounced as this file photo.

It’s Prime Viewing Now For Nishimura Comet In Wyoming But You Have To Get Up Early

Astronomers have been buzzing about the recent discovery of the Nishimura comet, which is visible looking to the east before dawn in Wyoming. It can be seen going through the constellation of Leo's head.

Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2023

Chewy, a 5-year-old border collie mix, seems to like being scratched by Kayla Hahn at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter on Wednesday morning. He also was eager to scarf down chunks of cheese from Cal Drudge, right.

Cheyenne Animal Control Catches ‘Escape Artist’ Pup On The Loose Since 2019

Chewy is a 5-year-old border collie mix that’s been on the radar of Cheyenne Animal Control since 2019. They’ve dubbed him an “escape artist,” but finally caught him last week.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 06, 2023

Thunderstorms Put On Spectacular Lightning Show In Southwest Wyoming

Noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell captured an unprecedented lightning show from his home in Sublette County, Wyoming, on Sunday evening.

Andrew RossiSeptember 05, 2023

Paul Roach, Former University Of Wyoming Athletics Director & Football Coach, Dead At 95

Paul Roach, the architect of one of the most successful eras in University of Wyoming athletics history died on Sunday. Roach led the Athletic Department from 1987-96 and led the Cowboys to Holiday Bowl in 1987 and 1988 and Copper Bowl in 1990.

Nick Seeman & University of WyomingSeptember 05, 2023

Doug and Trish Biggs of Carbondale, Illinois, are traveling through Wyoming this summer in their Fleetwood Storm motor home. By luxury RV standards, the Briggs are roughing it in their 31-foot 2017 model.

RVs Are Luxury On Wheels As Custom Coach Travelers Roll Around Wyoming

Pinedale RV park hosts travelers from all walks of life, all states and several foreign countries, many far from roughing it in custom coach RVs which can easily cost more than most homes in Wyoming (except Teton County).

September 04, 2023

Butch Cassidy and his friends played poker in the River Saloon's Poker Room in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The display recreates what the inside of the pictured cabin might have looked like, but also includes "Cattle Kate's" cabinet.

Thermopolis, Wyoming: A Favorite Haunt For Notorious Wild West Outlaws

As a favorite hangout for Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch and other notorious outlaws, Thermopolis, Wyoming, is flaunting its outlaw legacy as a Wild West tourist attraction.

Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2023

Desiree Hannabach with her dream car, a 2010 Dodge Viper.

Wyoming People: Desiree Hannabach's Dream 628-Horsepower Muscle Car Took A Lifetime To Get

When Desiree Hannabach was a little girl, she rode in a Corvette, and from that moment on, she loved muscle cars. She finally got her dream muscle car – the 628-horsepower Dodge Viper, but had to survive breast cancer first.

Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2023

Slim Pickens with a bull elk he shot in the Wind River Mountains.

Wyoming Hunting Guide Learned The Cowboy Way From Famous Grandpa, Slim Pickens

Western actor Slim Pickens had a special bond with the cowboy way of life and Wyoming. Now his grandson carries on the family legacy as a hunting guide in Sublette County.

September 04, 2023

"6 Miles South" is Chris Navarro's 16th and latest sculpture for his hometown of Casper. It will be dedicated Sept. 9.

Chris Navarro’s Love For His Hometown Of Casper Cast In Bronze

Renowned sculptor Chris Navarro unveils his 16th major work in his hometown of Casper this month.

Jake NicholsSeptember 03, 2023

At 30 feet tall, the Our Lady of Peace shrine stands tall alongside Interstate 80 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.

What The Heck Is … That 30-Foot Virgin Mary Statue On I-80 At The Nebraska Border?

Drivers on Interstate 80 going though Pine Bluffs on the Wyoming-Nebraska border can’t miss the Our Lady of Peace shrine, a 30-foot, 180-ton statue of the Virgin Mary.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 03, 2023

Ultra-Rare Sundance Kid Photo May Be Worth More Than The Wyoming Museum It’s In

A researcher discovered a treasure hiding in plain sight at the Hot Springs County Museum & Cultural Center a couple of years ago — one of five original photos of Harry Longabaugh (aka the Sundance Kid) and his companion, Etta Place.

Renée JeanSeptember 03, 2023

Tom Hutchings of Cheyenne, center, recently met Matt Watts, left, and John Ysebaert, who stopped and saved Hutching's life after he suffered from cardiac arrest while driving on Interstate 25.

Miracle On I-25: Cheyenne Man Finds Men Who Saved His Life After Crash

Tom Hutchings went into cardiac arrest while driving on Interstate 25 last month. He awoke with no memory of who gave him CPR and saved his life, but he finally found and met the mystery heroes.

September 03, 2023

The Hole in the Wall Bar was the place to be once upon a time in Thermopolis at the turn of the 20th century and was a favorite spot for Butch Cassidy's notorious Hole in the Wall outlaw gang.

Historic Hole In The Wall Bar In Thermopolis A Reminder Of Town's Outlaw Legacy

Even Robert Redford's celebrity and money couldn't pry the iconic bar and backbar from the Hole in the Wall Bar in Thermopolis from its place in local history as a favorite hangout for Butch Cassidy and his Hole in the Wall Gang.

Renée JeanSeptember 03, 2023

An illustration of the sculpture "Requiem" Lander artist David Alan Clark is creating for Rock Springs to memorialize the Chinese Massacre of 1885. The event made national news at the time, including this illustration that was published in Harper's Weekly on Sept. 26, 1885.

Rock Springs To Memorialize Darkest Day With Sculpture Dedicated To Chinese Massacre of 1885

City officials have approved $154,000 for a 7-foot sculpture and interpretive display memorializing the Chinese Massacre that claimed the lives of 28 coal miners in 1885.

September 03, 2023

Bob Hawkins poses in front of a Fairchild C-119 at the Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull. Hawkin logged hundreds of hours flying planes like this while battling forest fires. He installed the jet engine on top of the plane to increase its efficiency.

Wyoming Places: Greybull's Seriously Cool — And Rare — Military Planes

The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull, Wyoming, isn't just a collection of vintage military planes. It's a reminder of a bygone era of firefighting and the town's lofty aviation history.

Andrew RossiSeptember 02, 2023

Evel Knievel pushed the boundaries on many levels as America's first bad boy daredevil.

Remembering Evel Knievel 50 Years After Failed Snake River Jump

Over Labor Day weekend 50 years ago, Butte, Montana, daredevil Evel Knievel failed spectacularly trying to jump the Snake River. He successfully jumped his motorcycle 275 times, but crash-landed into fame with the 15 he didn't.

Jake NicholsSeptember 02, 2023

A UH-1 helicopter from F.E. Warren Air Force Base flipped and crashed at the Cheyenne Regional Airport on Wednesday morning. A witness told Cowboy State Daily he watched those on board get out and it doesn't appear anyone was seriously hurt.

Witness Says Helicopter May Have Had Engine Trouble Before Crash At Cheyenne Airport

A witness to a UH-1 military helicopter attached to F.E. Warren Air Force Base that crashed at Cheyenne Regional Airport on Wednesday told Cowboy State Daily it appeared, and sounded, like it was having engine trouble.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 01, 2023

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: A Hamilton Cowboy Legacy

Wyoming was not even a territory in 1857 when 29-year-old Richard Henry Hamilton came west from Missouri to settle at Fort Bridger. He and his son, Charles Beal Hamilton, represent a four-generation cowboy legacy with their 2023 induction into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Candy MoultonAugust 31, 2023

Witness: Watching Military Helicopter Crash At Cheyenne Airport Was 'Pretty Scary'

A UH-1 helicopter from F.E. Warren Air Force Base crashed and flipped upside down on a runway at Cheyenne Regional Airport on Wednesday morning. A witness says watching it happen was "pretty scary."

Leo WolfsonAugust 30, 2023

No Sign Of Nessie, But Wyoming’s Been Revealing Real Monsters For Decades

While hundreds of volunteers and the latest technology couldn’t find a trace of the Loch Ness Monster this weekend, Wyoming’s prehistoric seabeds have been revealing real monsters for decades.

Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2023

This image taken from a YouTube video posted by Cheyenne resident Gary Wisecup show a giant fireball streaking across the Wyoming night sky early Sunday.

Giant Fireball Streaks Across Night Sky Over Southern Wyoming

A giant fireball reported streaking over southern Wyoming and northern Colorado in the wee hours Sunday morning was likely an unusually large meteor.

Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2023

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