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Wyoming Places: Tourists Can Get Up Close With Fossils At Fossil Butte National Monument
At the Fossil Butte National Monument, the fossils are so abundant that almost every layer turns up something, and the bones are still largely intact. That makes Kemmerer’s fossil lake beds a resource that’s unparalleled in the world
Renée JeanJuly 09, 2023
What The Heck Is … That Lonely Grave On A Hill Overlooking Interstate 80?
Ever wonder who’s buried in that lonely grave on a hill overlooking Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins? It’s Clement S. Bengough, born into English nobility and died a recluse in Albany County, Wyoming.
Greg JohnsonJuly 09, 2023
History Channel's Josh Kirk Is A Modern-Day Wyoming Mountain Man
The life Josh Kirk lives isn’t part of a social media trend, designed to look good for a camera — though cameras follow him around on the ranch for the History Channel’s Mountain Men series. None of it is a made-for-TV movie. It’s just his life. His regular, every-day life.
Renée JeanJuly 09, 2023
Used Car Salesman In Cody Makes Videos So Outrageously Wrong, They Might Be Genius
As a way to sell cars, Cody's Kellen Whitehead makes viral videos showing off Wyoming small towns. The videos, which show Jeffrey City having elephants, Powell having dolphins, and polar bears inhabiting Wheatland, although completely inaccurate, bring in customers, he says.
Jake NicholsJuly 08, 2023
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Saddles Up with Cowboy State Daily
Cowboy State Daily is partnering with the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame to bring to readers the stories of the many great men and women who have made their living in the saddle. There are 25 inductees into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame this year.
Candy MoultonJuly 08, 2023
Whiskey And Wolves Highlight 1833 Green River Rendezvous Near Pinedale
Every year thousands come to Pinedale in July to celebrate the 1830s mountain men along the Green River in Sublette County. Back in 1833, only one man stayed sober. He was put in charge of the store and reported that for several days nothing sold except whiskey.
July 08, 2023
Bill Kerr, Founder Of National Museum Of Wildlife Art In Jackson, Dies At 85
Called a “true visionary in the art world,” longtime Bill Kerr, 85, died July 4. He and his wife, Joffa, founded the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming.
Jake NicholsJuly 07, 2023
University Of Wyoming Gets Its First Exclusive NIL Group To Pay Student-Athletes
The first name, image and likeness (NIL) collective to legally pay student-athletes at the University of Wyoming launched Thursday.
Leo WolfsonJuly 06, 2023
Lander’s Legendary Fourth Of July Party Draws Visitors From All Over The US
Once dubbed one of the best displays in the nation, Lander’s Fourth of July fireworks and party gets bigger every year, drawing visitors from around the United States.
Renée JeanJuly 05, 2023
Chilly Fourth Of July Sets Records, Cools Off Celebrations Across Wyoming
Cold front leads to record low high temperatures on the Fourth of July, but does nothing to cool the patriotism of Fourth of July revelers across Wyoming.
July 05, 2023
Powerful Storm Topples Trees At Lake Yellowstone Hotel In Yellowstone National Park
A powerful storm knocked down trees and damaged the famed Lake Yellowstone Hotel in Yellowstone National Park on Monday. Cars were also damaged and power outages reported.
Jimmy OrrJuly 05, 2023
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Saves Beagles from Illegal Chinese Meat Trade
The Fourth of July was Independence Day for four beagles that gained their freedom after being rescued from the underground Chinese meat trade by Kindness Ranch, a Wyoming animal sanctuary.
Jen KocherJuly 04, 2023
Happy Independence Day! Here's A List Of Fireworks Shows Across Wyoming On Tuesday
Fireworks displays are plentiful across Wyoming late Tuesday, so get out there and enjoy the show!
Mark Heinz & Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2023
Former Marine Driving Vintage Army Jeep Across America Says Wyoming ‘Full Of Patriots’
Capt. Scott Montefusco, a retired U.S. Marine and FBI agent, made several stops in Wyoming on his way from San Francisco to New York City. He says he loves Wyoming because “it’s full of patriots.”
Greg JohnsonJuly 03, 2023
Pure Patriotism Unleashed: Cowboy State Daily Reporter Plays Star Spangled Banner On Chainsaw
Although not likely to receive the acclaim of Jimi Hendrix's guitar-based version of the Star Spangled Banner, Cowboy State Daily's Mark Heinz performed a chainsaw version of the national anthem to a crowd of tens.
Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2023
You Can’t Shoot Off Fireworks Colorado, But You Can At The Border
It's a patriotic party atmosphere and “controlled chaos” at a popular fireworks shooting area near the Wyoming-Colorado state line.
Mark HeinzJuly 03, 2023
What the heck is … That Lonely Tree Growing Out Of A Rock In The Middle Of I-80?
That weird little tree growing out of a rock in the middle of Interstate 80 is more than a curiosity, it’s Wyoming history. And it could be old — very, very old.
Greg JohnsonJuly 02, 2023
2,500 Airstreamers Pack Rock Springs, Wyoming For 66th Annual International Airstream Rally
For those who love their iconic silver aluminum silver bullet Airstream travel trailers, it’s almost a religion. About 2,500 Airstreamers congregated in Rock Springs at the the 66th Annual International Airstream Rally.
July 01, 2023
Wyoming Super-Photographer Dave Bell Releases New Book On Sublette County
How beautiful is Wyoming's Sublette County? Wyoming photographer David Bell's latest book “23: The Place We Call Home,” provides the answer.
July 01, 2023
Weitzels Wings A Month Away From World Record Try At Selling 42,000 Buffalo Wings In 24 Hours
Wyoming's Weitzels Wings aims to sell nearly 50,000 buffalo wings over 24 hours next month to set a new world record.
Greg JohnsonJune 30, 2023
Storm Chaser Captures Monster Tornado 20 Miles From Wyoming Border
Professional storm chaser Reed Timmer spent the afternoon on the Wyoming and Nebraska border waiting for tornadoes. After getting his windshield shattered by baseball-sized hail in Burns, Wyoming, Timmer drove into a monster tornado near Kimball, Nebraska.
Jimmy OrrJune 29, 2023
Wyoming Real Estate Agent Builds Hot Rod With Old Fracking Pump Engine
Tom Simons of Gillette, Wyoming Frankensteined together a hot rod using a massive engine out of a hydraulic fracturing pump.
June 28, 2023
Pro Rodeo Cowboy Was On His Horse With Rope In Hand When Lightning Struck And Killed Him
The rodeo community is stunned in the wake of the death of Nebraska pro roper Terrel Vineyard, 27, who was on horseback with a rope in his hand when lightning struck him. Vineyard and his horse were killed.
Greg JohnsonJune 28, 2023
Giant Supercell That Dropped Tornadoes, 2.5-Inch Hail On Wyoming Was Visible From Denver
A pair of supercell thunderheads created dramatic thunderstorms across much of eastern Wyoming on Monday, dropping tornadoes and 2.5-inch hail.
Greg JohnsonJune 27, 2023