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Big Horn County Family Mourns Loss Of Five Dogs Due to Poisoning On BLM Land
A Big Horn County family is mourning the loss of their five dogs after they escaped through a fence and ate poisoned meat placed on BLM land to kill predators. Trina Widdison said they had to have their dogs euthanized and her children have been traumatized.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 25, 2025
The Rawlins Pilot Who Flew A Future President And 40,000 Accident-Free Hours
Rawlins pilot Dwight France flew nearly 40,000 accident-free hours and operated France Flying Service, helping with wildlife studies and emergency search and rescue missions. He also flew George W. Bush on the campaign trail for his father, George H.W. Bush.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 25, 2025
That Time Idaho Parachuted 76 Beavers Into Remote Wilderness
In 1948, Idaho wildlife officials had a beaver problem — too many in lowland areas, where they were becoming a nuisance, but a remote high-mountain area had none. So, they parachuted 76 beavers into the remote wilderness, where they still thrive.
Mark HeinzOctober 25, 2025
Jackson Community Theater’s ‘Velveteen’ Reimagines Children’s Classic Tale With Local Flair
“Velveteen” is a reimagination of a classic tale that shows what happens when a small town comes together to create something live and undeniably local.
David MadisonOctober 25, 2025
A Kick To The Chest From Horse Stopped His Heart, Rodeo Medics Brought Him Back
The tragic death of bull rider Lane Frost at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1989 put a focus on rodeo safety and medicine. That was evident this summer when rodeo medics saved the life of a CFD crew member who took a kick to the chest from a horse.
Jackson WalkerOctober 25, 2025
Rock Springs Filmmakers Explore Amelia Earhart’s Wyoming Connection
For years, a single photograph has captivated filmmaker Mark Pedri. It's an image that's displayed at the Rock Springs airport and the local museum. It shows Amelia Earhart standing in front of an aircraft in 1931 in Rock Springs.
David MadisonOctober 25, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Amy Wroe Bechtel Mystery Solved? We Can Only Hope. She Worked For Me
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “I knew Amy Wroe Bechtel very well. She was a good athlete, an outstanding person, and a wonderful photographer. Her disappearance was a huge tragedy.”
Bill SniffinOctober 25, 2025
Joan Barron: Will Members Of The Wyoming Freedom Caucus Please Stand Up?
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “There is not a complete list of Freedom Caucus members available to the public. The group’s online site lists a number of them, but says others do not want to be identified.”
Joan BarronOctober 25, 2025
Haunted Wyoming: Plenty Of Ore — And Angry Spirits — In State's Historic Mines
When miners flocked to Wyoming in the late 1800s, they brought with them from the Old World their ancient superstitions of tommy knockers and ghostly apparitions. But fear of these spirits was not enough to stop miners from rushing to a ghostly mine when it meant gold.
Jackie DorothyOctober 25, 2025
How Wyoming's 'Marlboro Men’ Helped Get The World Hooked On Cigarettes
When Philip Morris & Co. wanted to revitalize “sissy" Marlboro cigarettes, it came to Wyoming to find cowboys that epitomized a tough new image. Its “Marlboro Men” ad campaign became one of the most successful ever — and helped get the world hooked on cigarettes.
Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2025
Real Joe Picketts: Wyoming Game Wardens See Themselves In C.J. Box Novels
Real-life game wardens say author C.J. Box has elevated their profession across America, while also educating people on all the real-world issues they face. "I appreciate what he's done for the profession," says retired Wyoming Chief Game Warden Rick King.
Renée JeanOctober 25, 2025
Kathy Karpan, 'Tough As Nails' Former Wyoming Secretary of State, Dies At 83
Former Wyoming Secretary of State Kathy Karpan died Friday at the age of 83. Longtime friend Rodger McDaniel said Karpan was battling cancer and outlived her doctor's expectations "She was tough as nails," he said.
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2025
Has Chance Englebert Been Found? Science Will Give Final Answer
Although there is plenty of speculation that a body found two weeks ago in western Nebraska is that of missing Moorcroft man Chance Englebert, former FBI special agent Tom Myers explains why it takes such a long time to identify human remains and the cause of death.
Jen KocherOctober 25, 2025
Notorious ‘Highway Of Death’ Between Laramie And Ft. Collins Keeps Claiming Lives
A fiery head-on that killed two people last week is the latest deadly crash on U.S. Highway 287 between Laramie and Fort Collins. The 65-mile stretch of highway has been so deadly over the decades that it’s earned the nickname “Highway of Death."
Zakary SonntagOctober 25, 2025
In Stunning Turnaround, Bernie Sanders Praises Trump On Border
Jaws dropped when Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders praised President Donald Trump this week for his work to secure the southern border. “Apparently, even Bernie Sanders admits” the effectiveness of Trump's policies, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said.
Sean BarryOctober 25, 2025
Big Hair, Suede Shoes, A Bravo Beginning — Shober’s Last Show Is Unforgettable
Everyone had a story to tell for Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober’s last official show, including Shober herself. But she also took time to boost her successor, Visit Cheyenne’s President Domenic Bravo.
Renée JeanOctober 25, 2025
Ousted Fremont County Library Board Member Says He’s Taking Commission To Court
The Fremont County Commission is caught between a local newspaper and an ousted library board member. The paper says a vote appointing David Mossburg to the library board was illegal, while Mossburg says it's the re-vote that ousted him that broke the law.
Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2025
After 47 years, Charlie Scott Writing Book On Lifetime In Wyoming Legislature
Wyoming’s longest-serving legislator is writing a book about his extensive experience over 47 years in state politics. He hopes it will encourage a future generation of lawmakers.
Jackson WalkerOctober 24, 2025
Days After Explosive Found At Capitol, Lander College Gets Email Bomb Threat
Two days after an improvised explosive device was found outside the state Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander got an email bomb threat. That turned out to be a hoax, but authorities say every report has to be taken seriously.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025
Wyoming Man Donates Kidney Not Knowing Who Would Get It
A Clark, Wyoming, man donated one of his kidneys without knowing who would get it, only that it would help someone. This week he lobbied on Capitol Hill for a bill promoting kidney donation.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 24, 2025
Brian Nesvik To Colorado: No More Wolves From Canada Allowed
By bringing in wolves from Canada, Colorado might have violated an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That needs to stop, agency Director Brian Nesvik says in a letter to Colorado officials.
Mark HeinzOctober 24, 2025
Family Of Gillette Woman Shot In Head Says 2nd-Degree Murder Not Enough For Suspect
A Gillette man accused of shooting a woman in the head — who died days later — has had his charges elevated to second-degree murder. The family of the 42-year-old victim says that’s not enough and wants him to face first-degree murder.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025
DCI Releases Photos Of Two Wanted For ‘Questioning’ In Capitol Explosive Case
The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation on Friday released a photo of two people wanted for “questioning” in their probe of who left an explosive in front of the state Capitol on Tuesday.
Greg Johnson & Jackson WalkerOctober 24, 2025
Hageman Reintroduces Bill Requiring Country Of Origin Labeling For Beef
In the wake of President Trump signaling support for increasing low-tariff beef imports from Argentina to remedy record beef prices, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a bill on Friday to require country of origin labeling.
Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2025