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Ryan Hansen got this mule deer buck during a family hunting trip in southwest Wyoming.

Wyoming Family Bags Five Huge Mule Deer In One Incredible Season

If there is one lesson to be taken away from a Uinta County family’s magnificent mule deer hunting season, it’s that putting in the work scouting an area ahead of time can pay off big time. All five members of the family bagged huge bucks.

Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2025

Casper Couple Giving 115-Year-Old Mercer House A Complete Makeover

A Casper couple is restoring the historic 115-year-old Mercer House right across from Natrona County High School. They couldn’t find what they were looking for in the local housing market, so they’re giving the old home a complete makeover.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2025

Natalie Lombard, a veterinary surgical tech at Colorado State University, decided to bring Perrier aka Perry home after the horse donated his stem cells for use in regenerative therapies.

From Failed Racehorse To Medical Pioneer: How Perrier Found His Calling Saving Other Horses

A gifted thoroughbred named Perrier didn't make it as a racehorse but his stem cells were donated to Wyoming researchers. What they did with them has produced a breakthrough "holy grail" cure for injured horses.

David MadisonNovember 08, 2025

Justin Harris was 13 when he disappeared from a Casper group home after staff found his bed stuffed with clothing as if he were in bed sleeping. Police believe the teen was either abducted or was aided in his escape.

New Clues Spark Hope In Cold Case Of Disabled Casper Teen Missing For 21 Years

New evidence has reignited the investigation into Justin Harris, a developmentally disabled Casper teen who vanished from a group home in 2004, giving hope to his family after 21 years of unanswered questions.

Jen KocherNovember 08, 2025

Members of the Federal Unionists Network and other unions and activist groups rally in front of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the National Mall during the 30th day of the federal government shutdown, October 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Letter To The Editor: This Is Only The Beginning Of The Food Stamp Crisis

Dear editor: 42 million Americans, 26,000 in Wyoming rely on food stamps. The “Big Beautiful Bill” included a cut of $178 billion, largest in history, from the SNAP program through 2034.

November 08, 2025

Wyoming state Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, during a press conference at the Wyoming Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Letter To The Editor: Why Do Some Freedom Caucus Members Hide?

Dear editor: The defining characteristic of a Freedom Caucus member is that they are told how to vote. So, Better Wyoming tracked 59 bills during the 2025 legislative session to find out exactly who was voting in step with the Freedom Caucus.

November 08, 2025

Bill Sniffin: On Vets Day, We Thank The Vietnam Generation – We Know Them Well

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Vietnam was a horror for my generation. I know lots of men who survived but were left with serious battle scars.”

Bill SniffinNovember 08, 2025

Joan Barron: The Dick Cheney I Remember

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "During the spring of 1978 he was the cute guy who entered the press room of the Capitol Building in Cheyenne. Dick Cheney had a wicked sense of humor, could talk freely and at length on policy issues, yet was far from being a social chatterbox."

Joan BarronNovember 08, 2025

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior 50 years ago, and no bodies were ever recovered. Wyoming meteorologist Don Day grew up in Michigan and remembers the famous wreck — and the weather phenomenon that sunk her, "The Witch of November."

Edmund Fitzgerald: Wyoming Meteorologist Vividly Recalls 'The Witch Of November'

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day was living in the Great Lakes when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank 50 years ago on Nov 10, 1975. Only 8 years old, he vividly recalls hearing storm bulletins crackle through the kitchen radio announcing "The Witch Of November."

Zakary SonntagNovember 08, 2025

President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. Above, TJ, Troy and Holly Lake with a copy of the pardon from Trump.

Trump Pardons Cheyenne Diesel Delete Mechanic Troy Lake

President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept.

Clair McFarlandNovember 08, 2025

People Panic And Call Cops When Man Spotted Riding Bull In Ohio Parking Lot

If you’re spotted riding a bull through a parking lot in Pinedale, Wyoming, people may take note. If it happens in Ohio, they call the cops, as they did Thursday. “I have so many questions,” an officer says as he pulls up to the store.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

Wind, Solar Projects Should Pay For Harming Wyoming Wildlife, Legislator Says

If wind and solar companies disrupt Wyoming’s wildlife, they should have to pay for it, Wyoming state Sen. Larry Hicks says. He’s sponsored a bill calling for energy companies to pay compensation.

Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2025

Wyoming Airports Warn Of Cancellations, Delays Due To Shutdown

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Jackson WalkerNovember 08, 2025

Rangers Looking For Suspect Who Beat Man At Guernsey State Park

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

Hunter Kills Two Grizzlies In Montana, Claims Self-Defense After Charging Him

A hunter in Montana shot and killed two grizzlies on Wednesday near Seeley Lake in a remote area of Missoula County, Montana. The man says he shot in self-defense after the bears, and another yearling, ran at him and his hunting partner.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

Wheatland Man To Plead Guilty In Liquor Store Break-In That Left Buddy Beaten

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

Orah Garst, head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette, was terminated in November for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player.

Campbell County Head Football Coach Fired For Profanity-Laced Outburst

The head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette has been terminated for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player. Former coach Orah Garst says he’s remorseful and that, “I deserve the consequences.”

Greg JohnsonNovember 07, 2025

There was a long line out the door for early voting at the Laramie County Clerk's Office in Cheyenne on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Judge Upholds Wyoming's 'Sore Loser' Candidate Law And Crossover Voting Ban

A Wyoming judge upheld state laws banning crossover voting and keeping “sore loser” primary election candidates from launching petitions to get onto the general election ballot. The plaintiffs are likely to appeal, arguing the laws limit voter and candidate rights.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

Jonathan Lange: Truth Makes Best Policy, and Hageman Knows It

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Federal subsides do not make green energy cheaper to produce. They only make it cheaper to buy. And when those subsidies go away, power producers will simply recoup their costs from the consumers. That’s Economics 101."

Jonathan LangeNovember 07, 2025

Dennis Sun: Saving Money Works

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Wyoming has a huge savings account, and currently the market value is around $32.5 billion. These investments didn’t just happen by chance, so a big thanks to those who made it possible throughout the years."

Dennis SunNovember 07, 2025

Powder River Basin Inches Closer To $50 A Barrel Oil, Unlocking New Potential

One of the key metrics holding Powder River Basin oil and gas back is the cost of producing a barrel of oil. But longer laterals in the play have driven the average cost down to $55 per barrel and closer to $50, which would unlock more production.

Renée JeanNovember 07, 2025

Former Cody High School Parent Claims Teacher Was 'Creepy' With Daughter

The parent of a former Cody High School student said a teacher was "creepy" with her. The teacher says this and other claims against him are exaggerated. He had called for his own misconduct hearing to be public rather than in executive session.

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

If Wyoming doesn’t start saving water now, it could get dragged into federal court battles over Colorado River water rights, state officials told lawmakers.

Wyoming May Force Water Cuts As Colorado River Crisis Deepens

With tensions building over the dwindling Colorado River water supply, Wyoming needs to make some tough decisions, state officials told lawmakers Thursday. That could include incentivizing farmers and ranchers to cut back irrigation along the Green River.