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In Quest To Stop Drunk Driving, Mother-Daughter Duo Reward Those Who Don't
When a 21-year-old man was run down and killed by a repeat drunk driver, his mother and sister decided his death should mean something more than being a statistic. Now trying to make a difference, they are rewarding those who don't drink and drive.
Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 30, 2025
How A University Of Wyoming Student Is Helping NASA Pioneer Space Farming
The novel agricultural research of a University of Wyoming senior could help NASA pioneer the future of space farming. Growing food in space is a critical component of prolonged exploration of the solar system and beyond.
Andrew RossiNovember 30, 2025
Jackson Scientists Study Dolphin Brains In Quest To Cure Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Brain Chemistry Labs, a state-of-the-art biology laboratory in Jackson, are studying the brains of dolphins in a quest to cure Alzheimer’s disease. They’ve helped find a link between the disease, the dolphins and toxic algae blooms.
Andrew RossiNovember 30, 2025
Meet Marion Hageman, 102: Rancher, Teacher, Artist And Foster Mom To 40 Kids
Rep. Harriet Hageman's mother, Marion, celebrated her 102nd birthday this month, and remains as passionate as ever about inspiring those around her. She’s a rancher, teacher, artist and mom to six kids of her own — and 40 foster children.
Jackie DorothyNovember 30, 2025
What It’s Like To Stay At The Ultra-Luxury Brush Creek Ranch In Southern Wyoming
Southern Wyoming's Brush Creek Ranch is a 5-star experience that has repeatedly beaten the luxurious Amangani resort in Jackson for Condé Nast's nod as the No. 1 stay in America. The rooms range from $900 per night to $150,000 for a 4-night ski trip.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2025
1987 Cult Horror Classic Starring A Young Viggo Mortensen Filmed At Rawlins Prison
Before he became a mega-star as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings," a young Viggo Mortensen survived as a prisoner in a horrifying and haunted prison. The 1987 horror film "Prison" was shot at the historic prison in Rawlins, and has become a cult classic.
Jackie DorothyNovember 30, 2025
5th-Generation Wyoming Rancher Also Keeps Family Legacy Of Cowboy Storytelling
Samuel Nelson is the fifth generation to run his family's Noble Ranch, preserving the family's connection to the land and Western tradition. He also keeps alive another tradition — cowboy storytelling.
Jackie DorothyNovember 30, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Bill, Del, And Barb Keep Shoshone Forest Going During Tough Times
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Dedicated-forest volunteers like Bill Lee, Del Nelson, and Barb Gustin just quietly do their jobs helping out. It is so appropriate that they get this recognition.”
Bill SniffinNovember 30, 2025
Wyoming History: WWI Commander Took Troops To Fight In France, Never Came Home
A respected World War I Wyoming National Guard commander trained Wyoming troops to fight on the battlefields in France. But a transition from infantry to artillery proved challenging. And when the guns went silent, he never came home.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 30, 2025
Clyde 'The Buffalo' Mortenson Is The West’s Biggest Breakout Star
When film directors and fashion companies need a bison, they reach out to Clyde 'The Buffalo' Mortenson. The 9-year-old bison has appeared in 'Yellowstone' and many other TV shows, movies, and national advertising campaigns.
Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2025
Wyoming Girl, 12, Stuns With One-Shot Kill From 600 Yards To Bag Huge Elk
At age 12, Kaci Bulkley of Campbell County is already an accomplished hunter. This fall, she stunned even seasoned hunters with decades of experience by dropping a huge bull elk with one shot from 600 yards away.
Mark HeinzNovember 29, 2025
1980s Retro-Retailer RadioShack Is Coming Back — But Never Really Left Wyoming
Many people assume RadioShack is another extinct 1980s brand, but retailers in Wyoming are still stocking its products and getting customers. Maybe it's nostalgia or brand recognition, but there's a demand for RadioShack in Wyoming.
Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2025
Sheridan's Famous Mint Bar Lands In National TV Spotlight In Six-Part Series
The famous 118-year-old Mint Bar, a downtown Sheridan institution, will be featured on national TV beginning in December. It's part of a broader "From the Heart of America" series showcasing Sheridan and Wyoming's Western heritage.
David MadisonNovember 29, 2025
Shortage Of Nurses Could Get Worse If Feds Take Them Off ‘Professionals’ List
Wyoming’s shortage of nurses could get worse if the federal government takes nurses off of its list of “professional” degrees. That would slash federal student loan assistance and could put the nurse practitioner program out of reach for students.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2025
Winning Christmas Poster Pulled Over Artificial Intelligence Accusations In Bozeman
A Christmas art poster contest in Bozeman exploded into controversy after the winning design was accused of being generated by artificial intelligence. The Downtown Bozeman Partnership pulled the winning design entirely citing safety concerns.
David MadisonNovember 29, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Zak Sonntag's Article On Edmund Fitzgerald Is The Best Ever
Dear editor: Congratulations on the best piece I've ever read on the anniversary of this well known ore boat wreck. It was excellent.
November 29, 2025
Joan Barron: Cheyenne's New Children's Museum Is A Gem
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "While Cheyenne residents continue to debate whether the influx of gambling outlets is good or evil, no one is questioning the positive nature of another new project. It is a special gem — the Children’s Museum of the Capital City."
Joan BarronNovember 29, 2025
Small World: Worland Cousins Meet For First Time On Cruise 5,000 Miles From Wyoming
A Wyoming couple’s European cruise on the Rhine River 5,000 miles from Worland became quite eventful when the wife learned the stranger who sat across from her at dinner was actually her cousin who was also born in Worland.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 29, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Election Integrity Measures Are Needed In Wyoming
Dear editor: During my law enforcement career, I worked extensively with state and local law enforcement agencies. In my experience, if the door to fraud is open, the fraudsters will walk through it.
November 29, 2025
Wyoming Woman Was 43 When She Learned She Was Switched At Birth
Gillette resident Shirley Munoz Newsom was 43 when she discovered she had been switched at birth. Now she’s sharing her story and learning that babies switched at birth isn’t as uncommon as people may think.
Amber SteinmetzNovember 28, 2025
The 1911 Wyoming State Penitentiary All-Stars Was The Baddest Baseball Team Ever
The 1911 Wyoming State Penitentiary All-Stars was the baddest ball club ever assembled, with a murderer at shortstop, a burglar at third, and the team’s star player in right field had a date with the hangman before the season was scheduled to end.
Jake NicholsNovember 28, 2025
Wyoming Shoshone Dancers Showcase Culture In Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
George Abeyta and his 6-year-old grandson from Wyoming's Wind River Indian Reservation showcased their Shoshone heritage in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday.
Jackie DorothyNovember 28, 2025
Dennis Sun: Big News For Regional Beef Producers
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The big news this week is the Tyson packinghouse in Lexington, Neb. closing down. The packinghouse has operated over 30 years, employs over 3,200 people and processes around 5,000 fat cattle a day."
Dennis SunNovember 28, 2025
Who Is The Rider on Steamboat, Wyoming's Famed Bucking Horse?
Wyoming’s most enduring symbol is our license plate featuring the bucking horse named Steamboat. But who is the rider? In Pinedale, old timers may tell you it’s Guy Holt. In Lander, sentiment leans toward Stub Farlow. In Laramie, it's Jake Maring.
Candy MoultonNovember 28, 2025