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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

What The Heck … Is That Giant Face On The Hill Overlooking Green River?

Mansface Hill on the west edge of Green River rises above the town with its unique rock formations that, from a certain angle, look like a man’s face in profile.

August 28, 2023

Thermopolis has one of the widest streets in America for its downtown at 150 feet. There's not only room for two lanes of traffic on each side, but four lanes for parking as well two of them in the roomy median.

Main Street Through Thermopolis Is Gigantic For One Reason: Mules

The main drag through Thermopolis is 150 feet wide, dwarfing most any other small town. Why it’s so wide is simple: So Henry Johnson could turn his 16-mule team around.

Renée JeanAugust 27, 2023

Auctioneer Warren Thompson has fast-talked his way through 50 years of Fremont County Fair auctions, helping raise $20 million over the years.

Auctioneer Warren Thompson Celebrates 50 Years On The Mic At Fremont County Fair

Wyoming auctioneer Warren Thompson is celebrating his 50th year as auctioneer at the Fremont County Fair. Although he can squeeze in 400 words per minute while he's on the job, he cautions against fast-talking his wife, Sherry.

Jake NicholsAugust 27, 2023

What was once a cattle shipping point on the Transcontinental Railroad, the town isolated town of Carter, Wyoming, doesn't list a population estimate on its sign today.

Wyoming Places: Carter, Now A Ghost Town, Is Named For State's First Millionaire

Now it's all but a ghost town, but in Wyoming before statehood, William A. Carter established his namesake town in Uinta County. A cattle baron, merchant and politician, he became Wyoming's first millionaire.

John ThompsonAugust 27, 2023

No. 23 is one of only two 1949 GMC Union Pacific passenger buses known to exist. It still has its original paint, logos and accessories, like the horns on the roof.

One Of Only 2 Known Rare Union Pacific Buses Coming To Cheyenne

Michael Pannell of Cheyenne loves all things Union Pacific and collects historic railcars. Now he’s purchased a rare UP passenger bus, one of only two known to still exist, and bringing it to Cheyenne.

Greg JohnsonAugust 27, 2023

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Mary Flitner – My Ranch, Too

Mary Budd Flitner was the second of three daughters and her father expected them to “do a day’s work” on the ranch. They learned how to “read” and “finesse” cattle by understanding behavior and anticipating what cattle might do next.

Candy MoultonAugust 27, 2023

This 2007 Corvette Indy 500 owned by Steve Melius was getting some attention during the Cars, Cigars and Guitars event.

Muscle Machines To Land Yachts, Summer Is Go-Time For Wyoming’s Gearheads

From muscle machines to land yachts, the summer classic car season in Wyoming wouldn’t be complete without the annual Cars, Cigars and Guitars show in Cheyenne.

Renée JeanAugust 27, 2023

Tour guides Joe Dean and Wayne Morrow outside the Evanston Roundhouse.

Ghosts Of Wyoming's Railroad Heyday Haunt Evanston's Historic Roundhouse

The Evanston Roundhouse's heyday was in the early 1940s when its 350-person crew maintained steam locomotives and train cars of all shapes, sizes and purposes.

August 26, 2023

During Rally Week, or when labor is scarce, the Ponderosa Cafe closes and the restaurant runs out of the bar.

Eating Wyoming: Hulett's Ponderosa Cafe May Look Like A Dive But Doesn't Taste Like A Dive

Michael Dean Coronato, "the crabby chef" from New Jersey, owns the Ponderosa Cafe in Hulett. He’s catered for very large crowds over his 30-plus year career including backstage catering for Bruce Springsteen and other famous rock stars.

Renée JeanAugust 26, 2023

How Elvis (Indirectly) Helped Create A Divided Highway In Middle Of Nowhere, Wyoming

Before it was a back road between Rock River and Bosler, U.S. Highway 30 was one of Wyoming’s busiest stretches of road. A crash that killed one of Elvis Presley’s movie co-stars helped upgrade 19 miles of it with wide-open four-lane pavement.

Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2023

Barrie Lynn Bryant a documentary photographer points to a sandstone slab that is falling off. Bryant said the slab was not loose the last time he and Mike Bies checked on the petroglyphs. Drought has been hastening the disintegration process.

Race On To Save Wind River Petroglyphs From Sliding Off Canyon Face

Retired cultural resources expert Mike Bies is working fast to document petroglyphs and pictographs on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The ancient rock art is sliding off the face of canyon walls.

Renée JeanAugust 26, 2023

Rainbow in Sublette County on August 24, 2023

Who Needs Summer? It’s Already Turning To Fall Around Wyoming

A long winter, extended spring and unusually wet and cool summer make it feel like it’s too soon for fall to set in around Wyoming, but that’s happening, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiAugust 25, 2023

"Sounds of the Night," a bronze sculpture by Powell-based sculptor Vic Payne, at the entrance of the Bunker Sands Gallery at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This piece is one of 104 pieces of art included in the 42nd Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

Cody Art Show Has National Appeal As Auction Expected To Fetch More Than $1.2 Million

The annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale kicks off one of the most prestigious Western art events in the nation. This year its auction is expected to fetch more than $1.2 million.

Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2023

This is a recent photo of the band during its summer tour of the West, which included the Las Vegas Highland Games.

Lander Bagpipe Band In Demand All Over The West

The Lander Pipe Band may have been started by adults, but today most of its members are youths who play the bagpipes expertly — and they're in demand to perform across the West.

Renée JeanAugust 20, 2023

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