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Miss Frontier perpetually waves at the entrance of the Old West Museum in Frontier Park.

Life-Sized Miss Frontier Bronze Unveiled as Cheyenne’s Newest Icon at Old West Museum

A new life-size Miss Frontier bronze was unveiled last week in Cheyenne, representing 95 years of Cheyenne Frontier Days royalty. The oldest living Miss Frontier Jeanette Tyrrell Daly, who was crowned in 1958 by Gov. Milward Simpson, was honored at the ceremony.

Renée JeanNovember 15, 2025

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Joan Barron: Will We Let Wyoming's Small Towns Die?

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Could we, in good conscience, let Lost Springs die? Or Manderson? Or Hyattville? I think as long as Wyoming has money in the bank, they will get state help. Whether that is wise or not is debatable."

Joan BarronNovember 15, 2025

Larry Bentley, inset right, was hired by Ashley Kent Carrithers, left, to trail 30 quarter horses for 450 miles alone across Wyoming and into Colorado. It was 1984, and Bentley took these horses over the Outlaw Trail, where the Hole in the Wall gang used to trail their stolen horses 80 years before.

450-Mile Solo Horse Drive In 1984 Was One Of Wyoming's Last Over Outlaw Trail

Larry Bentley was hired to trail 30 quarter horses for 450 miles alone across Wyoming and into Colorado. It was 1984, and Bentley took these horses over the Outlaw Trail, where the Hole in the Wall gang used to trail their stolen horses 80 years before.

Jackie DorothyNovember 15, 2025

Leo Feller, 5, of Hurricane, Utah, suffered a brutal dog attack that left him with severe facial injuries. The attack is similar to one suffered by Bridger Walker of Cheyenne, who was then 6 and now 11, who had to get 90 stitches to sew up his face when he got between a vicious dog to save his younger sister. The Walker family has reached out to Leo's family with an offer of help and support.

Wyoming Hero Who Saved Sister Reaches Out To Utah Boy Attacked By Dog

A recent dog attack that severely hurt a 5-year-old Utah boy has prompted an offer of help from the Cheyenne family of Bridger Walker. Walker was severely attacked and hailed a hero for protecting his sister from a vicious German shepherd in 2020.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 15, 2025

The dean of storytelling at The Mint Bar in Sheridan: John Zingg.

Mint Bar Legend John Zingg Survived Bullets, Spiders, Lightning, and Vietnam

Sheridan’s Mint Bar regular John Zingg survived a lightning strike, a helicopter crash in Vietnam, a bullet lodged in his brain and an attack on his life via tarantula. Now dealing with serious medical issues, the community is rallying around their friend to help.

David MadisonNovember 15, 2025

Gillette, Wyoming, Judge Paul Phillips — aka author James Chandler — hand-writes best-selling legal thrillers inspired by his courtroom experiences. His books are being considered for a TV docuseries as his writing career takes off.

Wyoming Judge’s Secret Life Is Hand-Writing Top-Selling Legal Thrillers

Gillette Judge Paul Phillips — aka author James Chandler — has written 8 best-selling legal thrillers inspired by his life experiences. He just signed a deal with a major Hollywood producer with the goal of turning his book “Misjudged" into a 6 to 8-part docuseries.

Jen KocherNovember 15, 2025

Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie (left), Rep. Martha Lawley, R-Worland (right)

Wyoming ‘Tim Tebow’ Rule Heads To Lawmaking Session

A Wyoming legislative committee on Friday advanced a “Tim Tebow rule” to require school districts to let homeschool and private school students as young as sixth grade participate in public school activities. 

Clair McFarlandNovember 15, 2025

This 1985 Chevy Silverado pickup recently sold for $27,000.

40 Years Later, Wyoming Still Loves Legendary Square Body Trucks

Chevrolet and GMC ended their legendary square body pickup line in 1987, and their square body Suburban and Blazer line a few years later. Now they’re hot again, and truck nuts around Wyoming want them.

Mark HeinzNovember 15, 2025

Bison from Utah’s Book Cliffs herd have been migrating across the state line into Colorado, where they’re not officially recognized as wildlife.

Bison Crossing From Utah Into Colorado Now Officially Protected Wildlife

Bison from Utah’s iconic Book Cliffs Herd have been venturing across the state line into Colorado, which recently decided to protect them as wildlife for the first time.

Mark HeinzNovember 14, 2025

An Evanston man’s over-the-top and bright display of Christmas lights is causing a lot of conversation in the town. Some people are thrilled with his lights while others say it’s way too much.

Evanston Man’s Over-The-Top Christmas Light Display Wreaking Havoc In Community

An Evanston man’s over-the-top and bright display of Christmas lights is causing a lot of conversation in the town. Some people are thrilled with his lights while others say it’s way too much.

Jackson WalkerNovember 14, 2025

A power substation with wind turbines in the background in Wyoming.

Now That Power Is Back On, Utilities Focus On How Massive Outage Happened

A day after two high-voltage transmission lines were tripped, causing a massing power outage affecting nearly 100,000 customers, the power is back on. Now utilities are focused on how it happened.

Kate MeadowsNovember 14, 2025

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Dennis Sun: U.S. Lamb and Beef are Not Overpriced

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "This country can’t keep providing dollars to those who don’t want to work, especially immigrants who just want to live off the dole. In some ways, a person can’t blame them as they received all they needed when they crossed the border."

Dennis SunNovember 14, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Don’t Just Condemn Bullying, Refuse To Participate

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "Wyoming has a problem with bullying and it’s not confined to the classroom. This toxic behavior is on full display in state and local politics as well. Notice the reflexive tendency to label and berate people rather than dispassionately discuss policy.

Jonathan LangeNovember 14, 2025

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak, along with Chief Deputy Aaron Veldheer, with a mug shot of Terry Schoolcraft.

Wyoming Sheriff To Criminals: Don’t Sell Drugs To Make Bond On Drug Charges

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak on Friday offered some helpful advice for criminals — don’t talk on a jail telephone about selling stolen stuff and drugs to raise money to get out of jail on drug charges.

Greg JohnsonNovember 14, 2025

Becky Jo Hadlock raises her hands and swears to tell the truth in Casper Circuit Court on Friday.

Weston County Clerk In Court, Pleads Not Guilty To Ignoring Legislative Subpoena

The Weston County Clerk on Friday pleaded not guilty in Casper Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge for failing to appear after subpoenaed by a legislative subcommittee. The subcommittee was investigating her handling of the 2024 election results.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 14, 2025

Rock Springs police are searching for a local bar worker who vanished after work Tuesday evening. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor, 47, hasn’t been seen since her shift at a downtown adult entertainment club ended.

Search Was On For Rock Springs Bar Worker Believed Missing — She Says She's Fine

Rock Springs police were asking for help locating a local bar worker Friday who vanished after work Tuesday. Kristen Marie Ann Taylor was believed missing, but says she's fine and wasn't actually missing. She was just on her days off and out of touch.

Jen KocherNovember 14, 2025

Freshmen and sophomore photography students from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, photograph the 11 vintage airplanes that were recently aucioned off in Greybull.

11 Vintage Planes Bought In Big Horn County To Become Art, Scrap Or Land In Museums

Many of the 11 vintage aircraft recently sold in a Big Horn County auction still have some life left ahead of them. Some will become museum exhibits or art projects, while others are being scrapped. But most of the Greybull aviation “Boneyard” remains intact.

Andrew RossiNovember 14, 2025

Cheyenne-area state Rep. John Eklund died early Friday morning, multiple state lawmakers have confirmed to Cowboy State Daily. Eklund, 74, had been battling cancer for years, his wife Suzi confirmed Friday.

John Eklund, Longtime Wyoming Lawmaker And Rancher, Dies At 74

State Rep. John Eklund, a longtime Wyoming lawmaker, rancher and family man, died Friday at 74 after battling cancer. Colleagues praised his integrity, love of agriculture and deep commitment to his community.

Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2025

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday paused a judge’s order requiring school upgrades like more computers and school counselors, and better teacher pay. The pause gives lawmakers more leeway in the 2026 budget session.

Wyoming Supreme Court Pauses Judge's Order For More School Counselors, Computers

The Wyoming Supreme Court on Wednesday paused a judge’s order requiring school upgrades like more computers and school counselors, and better teacher pay. The pause gives lawmakers more leeway in the 2026 budget session.

Clair McFarlandNovember 14, 2025

Former United States Secretary of Defense Richard (Dick) Cheney, who is rumored to be Republican Gov. George W. Bush's selection for the Vice Presidential nomination, testifies before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, DC on the Persian Gulf crisis on 30 November, 1990. General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks on at left.

Guest Column: Why We Honor Dick Cheney

Eli Bebout and Ray Hunkins write, "Whether he was Congressman Cheney or Vice President Cheney, he could walk into a store or radio station, crack a joke and immediately put people at ease, reminding them that he was one of them, a Wyoming man."

Guest ColumnNovember 14, 2025

The town of Burns has locked up its compost dump site after an influx of what it claims are Cheyenne businesses dumping there to avoid paying their local fees. It’s still free for town residents, but now the have to get the key from the town hall. Mayor Joe Nicholson says town leaders are searching for a solution.

Burns Locks Up Compost Site, Claims Cheyenne Businesses Dump To Avoid Fees

The town of Burns has locked up its compost dump site after an influx of what it claims are Cheyenne businesses dumping there to avoid paying their local fees. It’s still free for town residents, but now they have to get the key from the town hall.

Jackson WalkerNovember 14, 2025

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