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The Ole’ Mercantile in Grass Range, Montana, is a refuge in a long stretch of lonely highway where several women have reported being stalked while driving. That includes Lizette Lamb, above with husband Travis, who was terrified by a white pickup after leaving the Ole' Mercantile.

Rural Highway Stalker In White Pickup With Dark Windows Terrifying Montana Women

One woman’s story of a terrifying escape from a Montana highway stalker in a white pickup has prompted a flood other reports. Dozens of women report eerily similar stories of being followed and harassed on remote roads.

David MadisonApril 19, 2026

Kemmerer Races To Build Homes As TerraPower Nuclear Plant On Fast Track

This spring kicks off a race to build housing before a TerraPower nuclear power plant construction boom to keep as many of its long-term workers in Kemmerer as possible. That’s key to capturing the growth potential for the small Wyoming town.

Renée JeanApril 19, 2026

The historic Wyoming Governor's Mansion at 300 E. 21st St. in Cheyenne.

Fight Club And Ghosts: Former First Kids Remember Historic Governor’s Mansion

In 1958, the Wyoming Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne hosted an underground fight club. The club’s promoter was also a frequent contender — he weighed in at 67.5 pounds. That was Paul Hickey, then 8 years old and son of Wyoming Gov. John Joseph Hickey.

Zakary SonntagApril 19, 2026

Rawlins is trying to shake its reputation as a drive-thru town for travelers on Interstate 80, but not intending to stop except for gas and a bathroom break. A push is on to show those visitors that there's plenty to see if they’d stay overnight.

Rawlins Wants To Shake Reputation As Drive-Thru Town For I-80 Travelers

Rawlins is trying to shake its reputation as a drive-thru town for travelers on Interstate 80 who don't stop except for gas and a bathroom break. A push is on to show those visitors that there's plenty to see if they’d stay overnight.

Renée JeanApril 19, 2026

Guest Column: Sheriff Kozak's Accusations Are Wrong And Numbers Don't Lie

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins writes, "Sheriff Brian Kozak accused me of 'land-grabbing for property revenue but not expanding public safety resources at the same rate.' Nothing could be further from the truth and the numbers don’t lie."

Guest ColumnApril 18, 2026

Jackson Beef and Wyoming Whiskey were part of celebrity chef Marc Murphy’s $295-a-plate “Wyoming Night” at a New York City restaurant. “Everybody wants to be a cowboy,” especially in New York, says Wyoming Whiskey’s co-founder.

Beef And Whiskey: Celebrity Chef Hosts $295-A-Plate ‘Wyoming Night’ At New York Pop-Up

Celebrity chef Marc Murphy hosted a $295-a-plate "Wyoming Night" featuring Jackson Beef and Wyoming Whiskey at his restaurant in Manhattan. “Everybody wants to be a cowboy, especially in New York,” said Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio.

Anna-Louise JacksonApril 18, 2026

Ernest Whaley, the son of Clifford Whaley, lived in Wyoming for a few years after the death of his first wife. He returned to New York, his hometown, when his mom asked him to come back. The photo of him in his cowboy hat is a prized photo of his family who have always been proud of their Western roots.

Old Photos Reunite New York And Wyoming Branches Of Whaley Family After 125 Years

The Whaley family arrived in Shell, Wyoming, in 1890, and remains in the Big Horn Basin. A son moved to New York in the early 1900s, and his line disappeared until a great-grandson posted old photos, reuniting the Wyoming and New York Whaleys.

Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026

TV Host Dan Patrick Shows Off Colorful Cow Skull Painted By Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux

When he’s not climbing the country music charts, Wyoming’s Ned LeDoux paints wildlife skulls. Dan Patrick, host of “The Dan Patrick Show,” liked one LeDoux sent him so much he showed it off on national television.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

Bill Sniffin: So Little Time. So Much To Do. Here Is My 2026 Wyoming Bucket List

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “When we moved here 56 years ago, I made a vow: I am going to see it all! So far, so good. Here are my bucket list goals for 2026.”

Bill SniffinApril 18, 2026

Joan Barron: If You Can’t Hear, You Can’t Communicate

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Dan Furphy of Casper may be retired as a lawmaker, but his legacy lives on. His bill created the 'Adult Hearing Aid Program.' Before that, Wyoming was the only state in the nation without a program to represent the hard-of-hearing community."

Joan BarronApril 18, 2026

The cabin was mean to be preserved and refurbished when it was brought to Fort Casper back in 1969, according to local news articles.

Casper's First Home, Built In 1888, Is Barely Standing; Historian Trying To Save

The first home in Casper was built in 1888, but now is barely standing. The plan when it was moved 57 years ago was to restore the house, but never happened. Now with fears it may not survive another winter, a historian is trying to save it.

Dale KillingbeckApril 18, 2026

Kansas residwent Tom Rives, who’s hunted all over the West, says he wants his final “retirement" elk hunt to be in Wyoming. Asked why Wyoming, “It’s still one of the great Western states” thats "untouched and unspoiled,” he said.

Kansas Man Wants To Bag One Last Elk Hunt In Wyoming Before Retiring From Sport

A Kansas man who’s hunted all over the West says he wants his final “retirement" elk hunt to be in Wyoming. “It’s still one of the great Western states that's untouched and unspoiled,” he said.

Mark HeinzApril 18, 2026

Postal Ping Pong: Letter Addressed To Woman In Alabama Gets Sent To Man In Wyoming

A letter mailed to Lisa in Alabama was instead delivered to Roger in Torrington, Wyoming, in what Postal Service called a “rare” error. It was a head-scratcher for Roger who said the name and address on the envelope were both clear and legible.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

Meet John L. Blair: Wyoming’s Mozart Of Saddlemaking And Virtuoso With Leather

John L. Blair of Shell, Wyoming, is a master saddlemaker who commands more than $45,000 for a saddle, $15,000 for a leather bowl or $8,500 for a custom purse. He works listening to Mozart, one virtuoso inspiring another to create stunning leather art.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

Left, Beth and Tom Ronketty pose with two photos that they believe are Billy the Kid before he became an outlaw. The photo has been in Beth’s family since the late 1800s and she had grown up with her dad telling her it was Billy before he shamed the family and became an outlaw. Right, the only verified photo of Billy the Kid is this damaged tintype, which sold at an auction in 2011 for $2.3 million.

New Jersey Family Claims It Has 2 Billy The Kid Photos From Before His Outlaw Days

A New Jersey family says it has two photos of Billy the Kid from before he was a notorious outlaw. If true, it would be historic as there has only been one verified image of Billy the Kid, a damaged tintype that sold at auction for $2.3 million.

Jackie DorothyApril 18, 2026

An MC-130J Commando II takes off of Highway 287 during Exercise Agile Chariot, April 30, 2023, honing capabilities linked to Agile Combat Employment. Instead of relying on large, fixed bases and infrastructure, ACE uses smaller, more dispersed locations and teams to rapidly move and support aircraft, pilots, and other personnel to wherever they are needed.

War Games On Wyoming Highway Helped Prepare For Daring Iran U.S. Pilot Rescue

A high-risk special forces rescue of a U.S. fighter pilot in Iran earlier this month echoed war games held in Wyoming in 2023, when the military turned a remote, windswept stretch of highway near Rawlins into a simulated rescue mission for a downed pilot.

Renée JeanApril 18, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, April, 18, 2026

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Jake NicholsApril 18, 2026

Guest Column: Which Freedom Caucus Accomplishments Anger You Most?

Rep. John Bear writes, "Wyoming conservatives have provided the blueprint for the rest of the nation. We have proven that when conservatives are given the reins, we do not just hold the line – we advance."

Guest ColumnApril 18, 2026

Dennis Sun: America's Meat Products are the Best

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "People are looking for healthy sources of protein more often, and meat is being recognized by consumers for its many benefits and all of the ways they can cook lamb, pork and beef."

Dennis SunApril 18, 2026

Attorney Says Chuck Gray Lost Privacy On Voter Info By Texting News Outlet

The Cheyenne attorney asking authorities to prosecute Chuck Gray for handing over voter information to the feds now says Gray lost attorney-client privacy by texting a news outlet. Gray calls the new allegation “more lunacy ... from a radical leftwing attorney."

Clair McFarlandApril 18, 2026

Fly-fishing guide Dustin White, left, and Ugly Bug Fly Shop owner Blake Jackson show off White’s Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year Award.

Casper Angler Named World’s Best Fly-Fishing Guide By Orvis

Dustin White, a guide for the Ugly Bug Fly Shop in Casper, was named the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year, regarded in the industry as recognition of the best guide in the fly-fishing world. He said making people happy through his job is better than any award.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2026

In their first interview Thursday since returning from a trip around the moon, the Artemis II astronaut and mission Commander Reid Wiseman credited their training at Wyoming-based NOLS for helping prepare for their mission. NASA has contracted NOLS for more than 45 wilderness expeditions.

Artemis II Astronauts Credit Wyoming-Based NOLS For Prepping Them For Moon Mission

In their first interview Thursday since returning from a trip around the moon, the Artemis II astronauts credited their training at Wyoming-based NOLS for helping prepare for their mission. NASA has contracted NOLS for more than 45 wilderness expeditions.

Kolby FedoreApril 17, 2026

‘Change Is Hard’: American Legion Baseball Officials Defend Combining Divisions

Wyoming American Legion Baseball officials say they’ve had “maybe even thousands” of texts, calls and emails about combining divisions into one 23-team league. “Change is hard,” they say, adding that it will increase competition and draw college scouts.

Andrew RossiApril 17, 2026

A female grizzly that was captured and moved from the Glacier National Park are to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem emerged with two cubs this month. Wildlife managers say it’s important step toward genetic exchange between northern Yellowstone bear populations.

Grizzly Transplanted To Yellowstone Has Cubs, Raising Hopes For Genetic Exchange

A female grizzly transplanted from near Glacier National Park to Yellowstone has emerged with two cubs, initiating genetic exchange between bear populations. Some say it’s not enough to impact the debate over delisting grizzlies from federal protection.

Mark HeinzApril 17, 2026

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