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Wildly popular in Canada all the time — and a passing interest in the U.S. every four years because of the Olympics — curling is migrating south. In Montana, fans of the sport say that “this weird Scottish game” is growing fast.

Can Curling Actually Catch On In The U.S.? Rocky Mountain Fans Say Yes

Wildly popular in Canada all the time — and a passing interest in the U.S. every four years because of the Olympics — the sport of curling is migrating south. In Montana, fans of the sport say that “this weird Scottish game” is growing fast.

Anna-Louise JacksonOctober 04, 2025

Terri Craft pauses in the doorway beneath Bee Healthy, her health food store. While upstairs is alive with activity, the basement is seldom visited but it is alive with remnants of the past, including an abandoned tunnel that is believed to have been dug during Prohibition when the building was a former saloon and boarding house.

Haunted Wyoming: Locals Say Spirits Are Restless In Worland's Bootlegger Tunnels

When Worland business owners reported intruders in their locked basement, police found no one — but they also heard sounds in the bootlegger tunnels beneath the town. Locals swear spirits are still restless in the tunnels.

Jackie DorothyOctober 04, 2025

Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Gillette is aiming to become the Mayo Clinic of the West.

Could A Rural Health Facility In Gillette Really Be The Next Mayo Clinic?

Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Gillette believes it can be the Mayo Clinic of the West. They say they’ve had no problem attracting specialists because they're not putting profits first and they don't push them to see patients every 15 minutes.

Renée JeanOctober 04, 2025

Wyoming Attorney General James “Jim” Barrett was flying to a conference in Riverton in 1969 when his pilot died mid-flight. Not a pilot himself, Barrett had to take the controls. He buzzed Rawlins at 230 mph, crash-landed the plane and survived.

When His Pilot Died Mid-Flight, Wyoming Attorney General Had To Take The Controls

Wyoming Attorney General James “Jim” Barrett was flying to a conference in Riverton in 1969 when his pilot died mid-flight. Not a pilot himself, Barrett had to take the controls. He buzzed Rawlins at 230 mph, crash-landed the plane and survived.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 04, 2025

At Thunder Basin High School in Gillette, the youngest high school in Wyoming deliberately fires up school spirit to kick off homecoming week.

Wyoming Homecoming: Building Traditions At One Of State's Newest High Schools

Thunder Basin High School hasn't even welcomed back a class for its 10-year reunion yet. But one of the state's newest high schools is deliberately crafting rituals and traditions meant to last generations, including lighting its logo on fire for homecoming.

David MadisonOctober 04, 2025

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day is spending nine days in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the ultimate weather authority for the 2025 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. With more than 600 balloons, it's the largest event of its kind in the world.

World’s Largest Hot-Air Balloon Fest Relies On Don Day’s Weather Forecasts

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day's official title for the next nine days is "chief of weather" at the annual balloon festival in Albuquerque, the largest in the world. Although he claims he can't control the weather, he is responsible for briefing the 600+ pilots on weather conditions.

Andrew RossiOctober 04, 2025

Erin Galloway, the new solo face of the hit social media series “Our Wyoming Life,” depends on her two teammates — Jeff Lake and Martha Larson — to pull off feats like the recent annual squash harvest.

It's Her Wyoming Life: The Now-Solo Face Of State's Largest Ag YouTube Channel

Erin Galloway took over the popular Our Wyoming Life YouTube channel from her ex-husband in 2024 and continues to grow it into an influential voice for Wyoming agriculture. Oh, and she's also raising three kids and running a cattle operation.

David MadisonOctober 04, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: How Was Your 2025 Wyoming Bucket List? I Did Pretty Well

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Each year I put together what I call my ‘Wyoming Bucket List,’ which is a list of  places that are on my to-visit list for the summer and fall. This has been a great year!”

Bill SniffinOctober 04, 2025

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Joan Barron: Laramie County Community College Is A Fine College, Whatever The Name

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “I really don’t care what name the Cheyenne two-year college picks for its new moniker. My opinion of Laramie County Community College as a type-A college will persist.”

Joan BarronOctober 04, 2025

Three days into a federal government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats seem far from any deals to end it. Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman on Friday blasted Democrats for $1.5 trillion “blackmail” that’s keeping government from reopening.

No Deals As Hageman Blasts $1.5 Trillion 'Blackmail' By Democrats In Shutdown

Three days into a federal government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats seem far from any deals to end it. Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman on Friday blasted Democrats for $1.5 trillion “blackmail” that’s keeping government from reopening.

Sean BarryOctober 04, 2025

A botched part of the 2024 election in Weston County has amplified calls in Wyoming to ditch voting machines in favor of hand counting. If it happens, there are hurdles to clear, like what happens when no one shows up to count.

Will Wyoming Revert To Hand Counting Votes in Elections? Maybe, But Hurdles Remain

A botched part of the 2024 election in Weston County has amplified calls in Wyoming to ditch voting machines in favor of hand counting. If it happens, there are hurdles to clear, like what happens when no one shows up to count.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Laramie County Commissioner Linda Heath, left, also is an elected Republican Party precinct committeewoman. Dallas Tyrrell, right, is a committeeman and former chair of the Laramie County GOP.

Scheduling Conflict Blows Up Simmering Feud Between Laramie County Republicans

A simmering fued within the Laramie County Republican Party blew up Friday with prominent members exchanging accusations of bullying and hypocrisy. The tipping point was a scheduling conflict between conservative-led fundraisers.

Jackson WalkerOctober 03, 2025

Miracle, the last surviving cub of famed Grizzly 1063, recently appeared near a road in Grant Teton National Park. Miracles two siblings were killed by a male grizzly in May.

After Siblings Cannibalized, Grizzly 1063’s Last Cub Faces First Winter Alone

After its two siblings were cannibalized by a male bear earlier this year, the last surviving cub of famed Grand Teton Grizzly 1063 separated from its mom unusually early. The cub, named Miracle by fans, is still surviving and facing its first winter alone.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2025

Fans of llamas say they’re the ideal mountain pack animals, because they’re hardy and sure-footed.

Llamas Save Hunters The Backbreaking Task Of Packing Elk Out Of Remote Mountains

Llamas have a reputation for being ornery and spitting on people, but they’re also perfectly suited to Wyoming’s remote mountains. More hunters are renting the hardy critters to save them the backbreaking chore of packing out elk.

Mark HeinzOctober 03, 2025

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Dennis Sun: The Threat Of The New World Screwworm

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The New World Screwworm has been working its way north through Mexico and has been found in a cow 70 miles south of the Texas border in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, which borders the U.S."

Dennis SunOctober 03, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Becky Hadlock’s False Filing Must Be Investigated

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “I feel bad for Weston County Clerk Becky Hadlock. I really do. But our sympathy for someone who may have waded in over her head cannot be the only consideration. Our North Star must be the rule of law.”

Jonathan LangeOctober 03, 2025

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews from Canyon Concrete did a huge single pour of about 1.2 million pounds of concrete to cover it.

Thermopolis Bridge Over Bighorn River Covered With 1.2M Pounds Of Concrete

The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews did a huge single pour of 300 yards — about 1.2 million pounds — of concrete to cover it.

Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2025

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In ‘Extremely Rare’ Child Porn Case, Rock Springs Woman Gets 3-5 Years

A Rock Springs woman was sentenced to three to five years in prison for possessing child pornography, says an order filed Thursday. It is "extremely rare" to see female defendants in such cases, investigators say. 

Clair McFarlandOctober 03, 2025

House Speaker Chip Neiman, right, and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.

Wyoming Counties Honor Republicans Neiman, Williams As State’s Legislators Of The Year

House Speaker Chip Neiman and Rep. J.D. Williams come from different wings of the Wyoming’s Republican Party, but a county advocacy group honored them this week as legislators of the year for 2025.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Amy Edmonds, a former state representative serving Cheyenne and past advisor for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, has been tapped to serve as Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director. She starts Monday.

Gordon Hires Former Legislator And Cheney Advisor As Spokeswoman

Amy Edmonds, a former state representative serving Cheyenne and past advisor for former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, has been tapped to serve as Gov. Mark Gordon’s communications director. She starts Monday.

Steve BohnelOctober 03, 2025

Defense attorney Steven Mink represents a 16-year-old Gillette boy who could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Gillette Teen Could Get 25 Years For Casper Crime Spree Involving Stolen Guns, Cars

A 16-year-old Gillette boy could get up to 25 years in prison if convicted on multiple felony charges following a Casper crime spree involving stolen guns, cars, and a 100 mph chase. He pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 03, 2025

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