Wyoming Life

Hell’s Half Acre To Reopen, Showcasing Wyoming’s Otherworldly Alien Landscape

Hell’s Half Acre, an otherworldly alien landscape in a remote section of central Wyoming is reopening in May. The area was most-recently made famous by the cult classic movie "Starship Troopers," but access has been restricted since 2005.

Renée JeanFebruary 07, 2026

Deloris “Dee” Arps of Worland is 108 years and 6 months old. She attributes her long life to hard work and determination. She kept going even when it was tough and personal tragedy came her way.

Meet Dee Arps: The 108-Year-Old Who Owned The First Drive-Thru Liquor Store In Wyoming

108-year-old Deloris “Dee” Arps of Worland owned the first drive-thru liquor store in Wyoming -- and had to work the legislature to make it legal. She arrived in Wyoming more than 80 years ago as a new bride with $25 and went straight to work.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 07, 2026

Mike “Moose” Dabich of Hudson was minding his own business 50 years ago when the 7-foot-tall former pro basketball player in a fur coat sparked a Bigfoot panic while fishing in Fremont County, Wyoming.

7-Foot Man In A Fur Coat Sparked A Bigfoot Panic In Wyoming 54 Years Ago

“Moose” Dabich of Hudson, a 7-foot-tall former pro basketball player, was fishing in a fur coat in 1972 when two boys reported they saw Bigfoot. It caused a panic but Dabich didn't clear it up because he was fishing without a license and didn't want to get in trouble.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 07, 2026

Mike Lepore is the golf pro at the Airport Golf Course in Cheyenne.

With Record-Breaking Warm Weather, Why Aren't Most Wyoming Golf Courses Open?

With unseasonably warm weather continuing in most of Wyoming this winter, why aren't golf courses filled with people? Golf pros told Cowboy State Daily if they could open their courses, they would. It's just not that easy.

Jimmy OrrFebruary 07, 2026

A district fireball was reported over Utah, Colorado and Wyoming on Thursday night by dozens of people — similar to this one seen during a previous meteor shower in a file photo. While Thursday's fireball was widely reported, no photos or video of it could be found.

Fireball Lights Up Night Sky Over Flaming Gorge In Southwest Wyoming

Dozens of people across Wyoming, Colorado and Utah saw a colorful fireball streak through the sky Thursday night. Experts say it likely faded over Flaming Gorge with a chance fragments reached the ground.

Andrew RossiFebruary 07, 2026

"My Entire Life Is In That Trailer": Online Sleuths Helping Cowgirl Find Stolen Trailer

People across Wyoming are trying to help a Montana bronc rider find her stolen horse trailer. Brittany Miller told Cowboy State Daily her "entire life is in that trailer." Online sleuths have been combing through Wyoming webcams to help in the search effort.

Andrew RossiFebruary 06, 2026

Meteorologist Don Day stands on a snowdrift from the massive winter storm that dropped 30+ inches overnight in Cheyenne back in March, 2021

Wyoming To Gain 70+ Minutes Of Daylight In Feb.; Could Trigger Wet Heavy Snow Too

Wyoming will gain over 70 minutes of daylight in February as "solar spring" begins, which will make days longer and warmer. Meteorologists say that can lead to massive amounts of wet, heavy snow like the kind that paralyzed Cheyenne five years ago.

Andrew RossiFebruary 04, 2026

Wyoming drivers gawked at a snowmobile strapped to the a broken-down Nissan Altima on Highway 26 near Casper over the weekend. The jerry-rigged setup failed and a friend's truck came to haul both the car and snowmobile away.

Snowmobile Strapped To A Nissan 'About As Backwoods Redneck As You Can Get'

Wyoming drivers gawked at a snowmobile strapped to a broken-down Nissan Altima on Highway 26 near Casper over the weekend. A passing motorist called the jerry-rigged setup "about as backwoods redneck as you can get."

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2026

Data collected across Wyoming shows temperatures were between 2 and 13 degrees warmer than average in December and January, making it the warmest start to winter ever. If that trend doesn't change in February, the 2025-2026 winter might be beyond rescue. On Monday in Cheyenne, this local car wash was busy with the temperature near 50.

Temps Up To 13 Degrees Above Average Makes This Wyo.'s Warmest Start To Winter Ever

Data collected across Wyoming shows temperatures between 2 and 13 degrees warmer than average in December and January, making it the warmest start to winter ever.

Andrew RossiFebruary 03, 2026

Jerre, left, and Cheryl Gowdy at Curt Gowdy State Park in 2023.

Jerre Gowdy, Wife Of Sportscaster Curt Gowdy And Philanthropist, Dies At 101

Known for her charity work and devotion to Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy State Park, Jerre Gowdy, the wife of the late Hall of Fame sportscaster, died last week at age 101. She leaves a legacy of kindness and philanthropy.

Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2026

Looking Back At Weird Depression Era Foods From Tomato Soup Cake To Water Pie

During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative. They came up with odd recipes such as tomato soup cake and water pie to stretch budgets and keep from starving.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 02, 2026

Yellowstone’s "secret" century-old Old Faithful stamp is available only by request and may be the last of its kind. The 40-year-old Passport to Your National Parks program offers modern stamps for eager collectors.

'Secret' Century-Old Yellowstone Old Faithful Stamp Might Be The Last Of Its Kind

Yellowstone’s "secret" century-old Old Faithful stamp is available only by request and may be the last of its kind. Before Instagram and smartphones, tourists marked their trips to Yellowstone and other national parks by getting a stamp.

Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2026

Wes Barron hitting Old Man Flats at Snow King Mountain during the annual Town Downhill, which is now known as the JH Downhill and runs at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Wyoming Speed Skiing Legacy Fueled By Legacy Of Jackson Legend Who Died In 2009

The Wes Barron Speed Series honors a Jackson skier who lost his thumb in a 2005 crash but lived for super-G speed until his 2009 death. Young racers carry on his legacy on Snow King Mountain's slopes during the speed series named for him.

David MadisonFebruary 01, 2026

In the 1850s, members of Congress thought the stories about “Yellow Stone" were too fantastic to be true. Politicians scoffed at the idea of geysers, boiling mud and petrified forests and refused to believe any of it.

When Congress First Heard Of 'Yellow Stone,' They Didn’t Believe It

Although the area was already called "Yellow Stone," back in the 1850s members of Congress thought the stories about the area were too fantastic to be true. They scoffed at geysers, boiling mud and petrified forests and refused to believe any of it.

Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2026

Wyoming History: 5 Men Blew Up In 1918 Nitro Explosions, Changed Worker's Comp Law

In 1918, five men working for the Independent Torpedo Co. were killed in three Wyoming nitroglycerin blasts just weeks apart. Their deaths helped lead to changes in the state's worker's compensation law.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 31, 2026

11-year-old Touren Pope poses for a photo with the fossilized turtle shell he discovered while rockhounding on BLM-managed land in the Rock Springs Field Office area.

11-Year-Old Finds 48-Million-Year-Old Turtle Shell in Southwest Wyoming

Touren Pope was rockhounding in the Greater Green River Basin when he found a remarkable foot-long fossil. It turned out to be the shell of a soft-shelled turtle. When it was freed from the rock encasing it, the beautifully preserved fossil was revealed.

Andrew RossiJanuary 31, 2026

Wyoming Has Two New Champion Trees (Yes, It's A Real Thing)

A Lombardy Poplar in Riverton and a Utah Juniper in Fremont County are the newest Wyoming State Champion Trees. The two trees have been verified as the best specimens of their kind growing in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2026

The Great Pronghorn Massacre: Wind Wipes Out Herd Of Museum's Pronghorn Statues

Ten Pronghorn statues the Campbell County Rockpile Museum in Gillette ordered for their Parade of Pronghorns fundraiser were destroyed during a massive windstorm last month. This week, replacement statues arrived safe and intact.

Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2026

On Thursday, Wyoming Head Basketball Coach Sundance Wicks held a pre-Border War press conference, when he invited his daughter Grace to sing her favorite UW fight song. Saturday’s game is the 245th clash of the Cowboys and Sheep.

Wyoming - CSU Basketball Showdown Reveals Two Programs At A Crossroads

As Colorado State prepares to leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-12, and Wyoming fights to remain nationally competitive, this year’s hardwood Border War spotlights a pair of athletic programs bouncing in different directions.

David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026

As Wyoming country music star Chancey Williams’ fame rises, so do scams claiming to be him. From fake tickets to events, to manipulated video messages, to proclamations of secret love, Williams has seen it all.

No, Chancey Williams Isn't Selling Tickets For Private Parties And He's Not In Love With You

As Wyoming country music star Chancey Williams’ fame rises, so do scammers claiming to be him. From fake tickets to events to manipulated video messages to proclamations of secret love, Williams has seen it all.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 28, 2026

Will It Ever Snow In Utah? Salt Lake City Snowpack Plummets to Record Low

Only 0.1 inches of snow has fallen on Salt Lake City this winter. That’s the lowest snowfall on record, by a significant margin. The average snowfall for this time of year is just over 28 inches. “I think it’s going to be hard to make up the deficit,” meteorologist Don Day says.

Andrew RossiJanuary 27, 2026

University of Wyoming head football coach Jay Sawvel said he voluntarily took a $125,000 pay cut and redirected the money to help fund help fund player compensation through its NIL program. “I love this place. I love Wyoming. I want to see us succeed,” Sawvel said.

Wyoming Football Coach Jay Sawvel Cuts Salary $125K To Boost Player Funding

Wyoming head football coach Jay Sawvel said he voluntarily took a $125,000 pay cut and redirected the money to help fund player compensation. “I love this place. I love Wyoming. I want to see the whole university succeed,” Sawvel said.

David MadisonJanuary 26, 2026

Nature abhors a vacuum. So, as the weekend’s subzero temps began to vacate Wyoming, they were replaced by strong winds to start the week. "After an Arctic outbreak, when it starts to warm up, there's going to be a windy period,” meteorologist Don Day said.

Wyoming Goes From Sub-Zero Temperatures To Hurricane Force Winds in 24 Hours

Nature abhors a vacuum. So, as the weekend’s subzero temps began to vacate Wyoming, they were replaced by seriously strong winds. "After an Arctic outbreak, when it starts to warm up, there's going to be a windy period,” meteorologist Don Day said.

Andrew RossiJanuary 26, 2026

Cody Woman One Of America’s First Female CIA Agents, Pioneered Covert Operations

Growing up in Cody, Pat Stuart dreamed of being an ambassador for the United States. Instead, her career took her around the world as one of the first female CIA agents and station chiefs, who raised her daughter in some of the most dangerous political hotspots.

Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2026

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