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Wyoming Author Craig Johnson Remembers Actor Graham Greene, Who Died Monday
Wyoming author Craig Johnson fondly remembered actor Graham Greene, who died on Monday. Greene played a recurring villain on Johnson’s hit TV series “Longmire.” "He was utterly charming," Johnson said.
Renée JeanSeptember 02, 2025

Wyoming Will Lose More Than An Hour Of Daylight Before Fall Officially Starts
Your eyes aren't deceiving you, it's getting dark a lot earlier as the first half of September is when we lose daylight the fastest. Between now and the start of autumn, Wyoming will lose about an hour and 10 minutes of daylight.
Andrew RossiSeptember 02, 2025

Former National Park Service Chief Rob Wallace Honored With Conservation Award
Wyoming native Rob Wallace is an obvious choice for a prestigious Teton Science Schools conservation award, the organization says. Wallace oversaw the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during President Trump’s first administration.
Mark HeinzSeptember 01, 2025

Cheyenne Couple Gets Help Solving Mystery Of Stolen Diapers
A box of diapers was stolen from a delivery order made by Friday a young mother newly moved to Cheyenne. She never expected to ever get the stolen diapers back, let alone have people rally to solve the caper.
Renée JeanSeptember 01, 2025

After Saving Their Herds, Wyoming Ranchers Feed Hundreds Of Firefighters
As the 125,000-acre Red Canyon Fire threatened their herds and livelihoods, Wyoming ranchers scrambled to save them. Then they cooked up a storm to feed hundreds of firefighters also working to save them.
Jackie DorothySeptember 01, 2025

Wyoming History: Bill Nye (Not The Science Guy) And His Mule Named Boomerang
Long before there was Bill Nye the Science Guy there was Laramie, Wyoming, newspaperman Bill Nye, one of the leading humorists of the late 19th century. His little orphan mule named Boomerang inspired him when life didn’t seem so funny.
Jackie DorothySeptember 01, 2025

Cowgirl To Cancer: Wyoming Songwriter Who Once Opened For Reba Now On Comeback
Jess Camilla O’Neal once opened for Reba McEntire, then a life-altering accident and stage 4 cancer derailed her career. Now the Wyoming cowgirl is making music again and is on the comeback trail.
Jackie DorothySeptember 01, 2025

Mountain Guide Who Once Summited Everest Twice In 7 Days Checking Out US Peaks
A 53-year-old Nepalese mountain guide visiting Casper is checking out some of the most challenging U.S. peaks. He once summited Mount Everest twice in seven days.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 01, 2025

Meet Thunder & Lightning, The Bulls That Lead Wyoming’s Iconic State Bison Herd
For more than a century, Wyoming’s official bison herd has roamed the grasslands around Thermopolis. Until this year, the 15-head herd was led by a pair of unnamed, nearly identical bulls. Now they’re officially named Thunder and Lightning.
Jackie DorothyAugust 31, 2025

Meteorologist Don Day Not That Concerned Over La Niña Watch Prediction
Although the National Weather Service has issued a La Niña Watch for late fall and early winter -- which could mean warmer temperatures and lower snowpack -- meteorologist Don Day says to slow down."Everybody's hair is on fire, but this isn’t a slam dunk situation," he says.
Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2025

Digging Wyoming: Casper's Tate Museum Hauls A Jurassic Ass Out Of Alcova
A team of staff and volunteers from the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College spent the first half of August excavating the 150-million-year-old butt of a Brontosaurus-like dinosaur found on a hilltop near the Alcova Reservoir.
Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2025

Flood, Fire And Crash That Paralyzed Son — A Powell Family’s Harrowing 3 Months
Cindy Anzurez’s family is still reeling from a harrowing three months when they were hit by a flood, fire and car crash that paralyzed her 13-year-old son. Then her husband left. Even through all that, the mother of five says her family is “blessed."
Dale KillingbeckAugust 31, 2025