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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

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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

Eric Crock with his friend and former student Rhianna Brand, flashing Crock's familiar 4 Life sign that signifies they're friends long after school ends.

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

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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

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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

Marcia Neumiller, state committeewoman for the Natrona County Republican Party, sparred with state GOP Chair Bryan Miller over why her party voted 76-24 not to pay the more than $30,000 it owes in state dues.

Natrona County GOP Still Not Paying State Dues, Cites ‘Punitive’ Attitudes

A Natrona County GOP delegate was called out at the state party’s leadership meeting in Torrington on Saturday to explain a refusal to pay more than $30,000 in dues. The county chair said it’s partly because of the “punitive” attitude of the state GOP.

Clair McFarlandNovember 15, 2025

Bob Dakin, a local radio lifer, is now chief operating officer at Big Horn Basin Media in Cody.

Wyoming Radio Searches For Sweet Spot Between Satellite And Live Local Announcers

Radio station managers across Wyoming are trying to find the sweet spot between cost-saving satellite programming with live local announcers and programming. Owners say Spotify can't find your lost dog or tell you when I-80 closes in a whiteout.

David MadisonNovember 15, 2025

Jessica Baehr was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in college, and she has turned her awkward tics into a writing career. She's found a voice by writing characters who also live with Tourette syndrome in their lives.

Wyoming Author With Tourette Syndrome Finds Voice By Writing Characters With It

Jessica Baehr was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in college, and she has turned her awkward tics into a writing career. She's found a voice by writing characters who also live with Tourette syndrome in their lives.

Jackie DorothyNovember 15, 2025

The "Fabulous Flamingo" is a World War II airplane that's been converted into a one-of-a-kind motorhome. It was recently spotted in Wyoming as its owner cruised into Greybull to look at another vintage aircraft that could be converted into a motorhome.

World War II Airplane Converted Into A Motorhome Turns Heads In Wyoming

A World War II airplane that's been converted into a one-of-a-kind motorhome was recently spotted in Wyoming. The owner of the "Fabulous Flamingo" cruised into Greybull to look at other vintage aircraft that could be converted into motorhomes.

Andrew RossiNovember 15, 2025

Fremont County resident Patrick Edwards loves angling for walleye. Fishing for them is challenging, and they’re excellent table fare, he said.

Future For Wyoming's Walleye Fishing Shaky As Major Hatchery Faces Risks

There’s a huge demand for walleye in Wyoming but the main supply of walleye, from a North Dakota hatchery is in doubt because of a zebra mussel threat. To get ahead of the problem, Wyoming's Game and Fish Department is looking to ramp up its walleye hatchery program here.

Mark HeinzNovember 15, 2025

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

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