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Why is Thermopolis, Wyoming, in a Looney Tunes Movie?
There's a short list of real places that have been immortalized in Looney Tunes cartoons: New York, Paris, Albuquerque and ... Thermopolis, Wyoming. A former Disney exec told Cowboy State Daily that Thermopolis made the cut because "the town’s name is humorous to outsiders."
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023
Fort Bridger Rendezvous At 50 Draws 60,000, Is One Of Largest In The US
An estimated 60,000+ people attended the Fort Bridger Rendezvous this year, its 50th. The celebration of all things frontier has grown to be one of the largest in the United States.
Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023
Old Bill's Fun Run Has Raised $228 Million For Teton County Charities
Old Bill’s Fun Run is one of the most innovative fundraisers in the nation. The annual Teton County charity fundraiser has raised $228 million over the past 26 years and will likely raise more than $20 million this weekend.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
Meet Hoot, A Wyoming Owl Who Is The Most Famous Owl In The World
A Farson, Wyoming, man owns an owl named Hoot that’s been in 124 movies and counting, including many Harry Potter films. The 25-year-old bird is probably the most famous owl on the planet.
Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023
Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Gary Rossington Found A Sweet Home In Wyoming
Gary Rossington was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last remaining original band member until he died in March, 2023. Although Sweet Home Alabama may be the band's most well-known song, Gary and his wife Dale, made their home in Wyoming.
Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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