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These two horses have been missing somewhere north of Moran since Oct. 27, the Teton County Sheriff's Office reports.

Thermal Drone Could Help Find Horses Missing Three Weeks In Wyoming Backcountry

Two horses have been missing north of Moran in Wyoming’s backcountry since late October. While a search for the pack animals continues, a thermal imaging drone pilot from Idaho is ready to help find them if called.

David MadisonNovember 17, 2025

$Travis Clyde’s world changed forever the day a welding explosion burned him to the bone, fractured his skull and left him clinging to life. Doctors say the Jeffrey City husband and father of five faces at least a year of recovery.$

Months After Caught In Explosion, Jeffrey City Rancher Is Home, Glad To Be Alive

Rancher Travis Clyde, 47, was severely burned and injured in an explosion in July, suffering third- and fourth-degree burns. He is now back on his Jeffrey City ranch, thankful to be alive and glad for the outpouring of support his family has received.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 17, 2025

Bill Schilling accepts a plaque recognizing his lifetime achievements in Wyoming from Brent Hathaway. Schilling's signature accomplishments include helping to create the Hathaway Scholarship, named after the late Stan Hathaway, who served two terms as Governor in 1966 and 1970.

Bill Schilling Powered Wyoming’s College Revolution With The Hathaway Scholarship

Bill Schilling helped create Wyoming’s Hathaway Scholarship, opening college doors for thousands statewide. His enduring impact is felt through the opportunities the scholarship has given Wyoming students over four decades.

Renée JeanNovember 17, 2025

Shot Up And Vandalized Over The Years, Buffalo Statue Overlooking Cody Restored

A buffalo on Cedar Mountain overlooking Cody has been restored to its original condition by a local group. The statue, which honors the town’s famous founder, Buffalo Bill Cody, was in bad shape after having been shot up and vandalized over the years.

Amber SteinmetzNovember 17, 2025

A volunteer with Food Bank of Wyoming helps sort and pack food at a mobile pantry in Pinedale in October 2025.

Government Shutdown Reveals Long Term Hunger Crisis in Wyoming

With the current hunger crisis stemming from the government shutdown, the Food Bank ramped up the amount of food it is sourcing and distributing, made possible thanks to donor support and emergency funds from the state.

November 17, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, November 17, 2025

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Jake NicholsNovember 17, 2025

Cowboy State Daily Radio Newscast: Monday, November 17, 2025

Monday's headlines include: * Day Drinking In Wyoming * Natrona County GOP Won’t Pay * Geologists Doubt Claims Of Rare Earth Mine

Mac WatsonNovember 17, 2025

Gail Symons: Leadership Wyoming Turns The Awkward Into Empathy

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "The payoff for Leadership Wyoming does not surface in a single headline. It shows up in quieter ways, years later. When a decision crosses their desks, the alumni conjure memories of coal dust, hospital waiting rooms, tribal offices, and rural main streets."

Gail SymonsNovember 17, 2025

Cassie Craven: Dumb Watchdogs Beware

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Don’t put your belief in people. Trump, leadership, a governor. They will all let you down. Put your belief in God. Something that is pure and true and good. Something that doesn’t involve killing and pretending to be what we are not."

Cassie CravenNovember 17, 2025

A home for sale in Cheyenne in this file photo.

Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage: Crazy, Or Crazy Like A Fox?

President Donald Trump has floated the idea of 50-year mortgages to help people afford to buy homes in America. Some are calling it a crazy idea, while others says it's crazy like a fox and will spark a new wave of home ownership.

Renée JeanNovember 17, 2025

Wyoming pilot Matt Guthmiller, right, and Mexican comedian Juanpa Zurita are featured in the Disney+ comedy series “The Worst Flight Around The World.”

Wyoming Pilot Who Owns A Fighter Jet Co-Stars In New Disney+ Comedy

Pilot Matt Guthmiller of Alpine, Wyoming, owns his own fighter jet and was the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2014. His latest adventure is co-starring in a new Disney+ comedy series, “The Worst Flight Around The World."

Mark HeinzNovember 16, 2025

Interpretive Ranger Jessica Moore wanted visitors to have unique experiences at Sinks Canyon State Park, so she helped spearhead a program that takes visitors underground in a network of caves that lead to an underground river. An average of 20 people a month can explore the caverns and experience a place that few people will ever see.

There's A Whole Other World To Explore Under Wyoming's Sinks Canyon State Park

Sinks Canyon State Park is famous for its "disappearing river," but that's not all there is to see at the Fremont County destination. A series of caves offer a whole other world to explore underneath Sinks Canyon — for the lucky few allowed in.

Jackie DorothyNovember 16, 2025

Cody’s Adrian Jay was a starry-eyed aspiring musician when he was taken in by Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis. But he washed out of the L.A. music scene on the way to finding love, faith and his musical voice in small-town Wyoming.

That Time Red Hot Chili Peppers Frontman Anthony Kiedis Took In A Cody Musician

Cody’s Adrian Jay Mitchell was a starry-eyed aspiring musician when he was taken in by Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis. While he didn't make it the L.A. music scene, he found love, faith and his musical voice in small-town Wyoming.

David MadisonNovember 16, 2025

After losing a bet on a horse race, Moreton Frewen — Winston Churchill’s uncle — declared he was moving to Wyoming to get into the cattle business. Along with his brother and a band of outlaws, Frewen became an unlikely Cowboy State cattle baron.

Wyoming History: The British Adventurer Who Lost A Bet And Became A Cattle Baron

After losing a bet on a horse race, Moreton Frewen — who would become Winston Churchill’s uncle — declared he was moving to Wyoming to get into the cattle business. Along with his brother and a band of outlaws, Frewen became an unlikely cattle baron.

Jackie DorothyNovember 16, 2025

Over the course of about four hours, Brooke Foth estimates that she plucked more than 1,000 quills from a dead porcupine, which is more than enough to keep her busy for the next year.

Montana Woman Plucks Her Own Quills From Porcupines To Make Unique Jewelry

When a porcupine became a farm pest, Montana jeweler Brooke Foth turned its quills into art. It took about four hours to pluck 1,000 quills from the dead rodent to craft her unique jewelry creations.

Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 16, 2025

A new fitness craze has made it to Wyoming. Riculous Bungee Fitness has recently opened its doors in Laramie. While on the surface, the fad looks ridiculous, it's actually a smart way to workout, because it eases stress on joints.

I Tried Ridiculous Bungee Fitness, And It Wasn’t As Ridiculous As I Thought

Fat bodies flying through the air, attached to a bungee cord. Sounds like a perfect Saturday Night Live skit. But the TikTok trend has just shown up in Wyoming, and fans say it’s a ridiculously smart way to workout.

Renée JeanNovember 16, 2025

When Cheyenne Teacher Told Students He’d Have Their Backs For Life, He Meant It

When Cheyenne teacher Eric Crock told his students he'd have their back for life, he meant it. Decades later, students say they've never had anyone so supportive, genuine, or truly there for them -- for life.

David MadisonNovember 16, 2025

Because ranch work is a year-around occupation, A.D. Kruse was in the saddle throughout the year. He believed if it was too cold to do anything else, it was a good day to ride.

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: A. D. Kruse -- Life in the Saddle

Because ranch work is a year-around occupation, Wyoming Hall of Fame Cowboy 2025 inductee A. D. Kruse was in the saddle throughout the year. The Niobrara County rancher believed if it was too cold to do anything else, it was a good day to ride.

Candy MoultonNovember 16, 2025

This man is suspected of being the serial luggage thief who has been swiping baggage from travelers at Denver International Airport for months. That has Cowboy State residents who frequently fly out of DIA on alert, while smaller Wyoming airports say they don't have the same problem.

Serial Luggage Thief Keeps Ripping Off Bags At DIA; Wyoming Airports Don't Have That Problem

A serial luggage thief has been swiping baggage from travelers at Denver International Airport for months. That has Wyoming residents who frequently fly in and out of DIA on alert, while smaller Wyoming airports say they don't have the same problem.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 16, 2025

Letter To The Editor: Quit Playing Jenga With Our Public Education System

Dear editor: Each bad bill that the Wyoming Legislature passed in the 2025 legislative session is a block that has been taken out of the tower. This leaves the tower, or our public school system, unstable.

November 16, 2025

A Fox Business reporter listens with the press pool as Gov. Mark Gordon, from left, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, center, and Ramaco CEO Randall Atkins talk about the rare earth potential at the Brook Mine near Ranchester, Wyoming, on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Ramaco’s Rare Earth Claims Draw Fierce Scrutiny From Geologists, Short-Sellers

Ramaco’s Brook Mine project in Wyoming, touted as a rare earth bonanza, is drawing fierce scrutiny from geologists and short-sellers. The company stands by its pitch to investors and says criticisms are a smear campaign in search of a payday.

David MadisonNovember 16, 2025

Rae drinks vodka Red Bull at the bar with the lights out at the Bayou Bar in Mills, Wyoming.

Day Drinking With The ‘Millbillies’ During A Power Outage

Day drinking is underrated. It's playfully subversive, and also a little edgy, like a statement that tells the world, “I do what I want, when I want!” Even the power going out doesn’t phase the day-drinking “Millbillies” at the Bayou Bar in Mills.

Zakary SonntagNovember 16, 2025

Brock Pedersen and Robert Prescott pose before a game. On Saturday, they'll be playing against longtime friend and teammate Xander Jarosh, inset.

Cheyenne Trio Reunites As College Football Rivals In North Dakota Showdown

Three former Cheyenne high school buddies and teammates will take to the college football field Saturday in North Dakota as their families reunite to watch in the stands. This time, the former teammates and close friends will be rivals on the field.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 16, 2025

Bill Sniffin: Four Of Wyoming’s Television Icons Are Gone

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "If Wyoming had a Mount Rushmore for large Wyoming personalities who were on the national TV news constantly, it would be Al Simpson, Dick Cheney, Gerry Spence, and Foster Friess. All were constantly appearing on national TV programs in their prime."

Bill SniffinNovember 16, 2025

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