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Calamity Jane frequently visited her sister’s family at her Borner’s Garden homestead, despite clashes with Lena’s husband, John. After Lena’s early death, John moved the children to Greybull, leaving Borner’s Garden a ghost of frontier life.

Wyoming History: Calamity Jane’s Turbulent Visits To Her Sister’s Homestead

Calamity Jane frequently visited her sister’s family at her Borner’s Garden homestead near Lander, despite clashes with Lena’s husband, John. After Lena’s early death, John moved the children to Greybull, leaving Borner’s Garden a ghost of frontier life.

Jackie DorothyApril 05, 2026

At the Chinook Winds Lodge in Dubois, guests share the motel with a flock of free-range chickens that produce eggs for the guests. “If you’ve eaten farm-fresh eggs, you know they have that beautiful yolk, and they’re very nutritious," says the owner.

Traveling Wyoming: At Dubois Lodge, Guests Share Motel With Free-Range Chickens

At the Chinook Winds Lodge in Dubois, guests share the motel with a flock of free-range chickens that produce eggs for the guests. “If you’ve eaten farm-fresh eggs, you know they have that beautiful yolk, and they’re very nutritious," says the owner.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

Elwood Mead became Wyoming’s “godfather of measuring water” taming water chaos in the territory, then he built Hoover Dam that created his namesake Lake Mead. Experts say today’s Colorado River crisis could use his insight about now.

Engineers Say Colorado River Crisis Could Use Wyoming’s ‘Godfather Of Water’ About Now

Elwood Mead was known as Wyoming’s “godfather of measuring water." As head of the Bureau of Reclamation, he oversaw the building of Hoover Dam that created Lake Mead, which was named after him. Engineers say today’s Colorado River crisis could use his insight.

David MadisonApril 05, 2026

Del McOmie and his wife, Pat, have served the Lander community for many years. He first got into politics by running for Lander mayor to keep frogs and snakes from coming out of people’s water faucets. That led to a 30-year career that includes 14 years as mayor and seven terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Wyoming People: Del McOmie’s 30-Year Political Career Began To Battle Frogs

90-year-old Del McOmie first got into politics by running for Lander mayor to keep frogs and snakes from coming out of people’s water faucets. That led to a 30-year career that includes 14 years as mayor and seven terms in the Wyoming House.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

A 375-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make its only Wyoming stop visit Afton this summer. Local officials call it a “once-in-a-lifetime” and “monumental milestone” for Western Wyoming.

Vietnam War Memorial Replica To Make Only Wyoming Stop In Afton

A 375-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make its only Wyoming stop in Afton this summer. “It’s the honor of a lifetime, and it’s something that has never happened in western Wyoming," said a local VFW official.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Hall of Fame right fielder Roberto Clemente was among the best pro baseball players of all time, with 3,000 hits and a lifetime .317 batting average. A Pinedale man helped produce the new documentary “Clemente,” which has been nominated for an Emmy.

Pinedale Man's Movie About Roberto Clemente Is Up For Emmy Award

Pinedale's John Scanlon is one of the producers for the sports documentary "Clemente," which has been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Long Sports Documentary category. Scanlon also helped produce the movie "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin."

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

The Red Canyon Mine site after the explosion on March 20, 1895.

‘Voice’ Told 13-Year-Old Coal Miner To Get Out, Then 62 Other Miners Killed

In March 1895, a 13-year-old coal miner in Almy, Wyoming, was almost finished with his shift when he heard a “voice” tell him to “go home.” He did, then an explosion killed 62 of his coworkers.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

Chase Fisher installs a riser for new electrical service.

Data Centers Behind Huge Pay For Electricians, As High As $260,000 In Some Parts

An explosion of data centers across the U.S. has created an explosion in the need for electricians — and their pay can reach as much as $260,000 a year in some parts. In Wyoming, big six figure salaries are available too but it comes with tradeoffs.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the cowboy tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life.

Desperate On The Side Of A Road With A Gun, A Voice From The Void Saved His Life

Desperation had overwhelmed Gillette resident Bruce Brown until he found himself on the side of a road thinking of using the .40-caliber Ruger in his car. Then the tough-raised Wyomingite heard a voice from the void that saved his life. I realized there's help out there," he said.

Zakary SonntagApril 05, 2026

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Veteran Starts Program To Give Vets Free Overnight Trips to Military Vehicle Museum

A Casper veteran is launching Wyoming’s version of Honor Flights — trips to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. The goal is for vets to help each other while bonding over the largest private collection of military vehicles in the world.

Dale KillingbeckApril 05, 2026

The cabin where Ted Kaczynski lived was on a 1.4-acre parcel of land that he and his brother, David, purchased from Jamie Gehring's grandfather in 1971 next to the property where her family owned a small lumber mill.

30 Years After Unabomber’s Arrest, FBI Still Has His Cabin — And It Still Stinks

Even 30 years after the arrest of Ted Kaczynski, aka the infamous Unabomber, his Montana recluse cabin is still intact. The FBI has it, and says even after three decades, it still smells. “It was quite smelly for some time," said FBI historian, Dr. John Fox.

Anna-Louise JacksonApril 05, 2026

At Wellborn Farms in Sheridan, fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi make up about 70% of its business. Above, co-owner Allen Wellborn selling sauerkraut and other items at a farmers market.

Once Fringe, Fermented Foods Are Becoming Mainstream Across Wyoming

Fermented foods aren’t on the fringe of the culinary scene anymore, exploding into a $63.3 billion industry across the U.S. In Wyoming, more people are making and eating sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and just about anything else they can ferment.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

The family of a Rock Springs college student who vanished without a trace two months ago is desperate for answers. “It's like he’s a ghost,” says a longtime friend of Steven Sanches, who was last seen leaving campus around noon on Feb. 5.

‘It’s Like He’s A Ghost’: Search On After Rock Springs College Student Vanishes

The family of a Rock Springs college student who vanished without a trace two months ago is desperate for answers. “It's like he’s a ghost,” says a longtime friend of Steven Sanches, who was last seen leaving campus around noon on Feb. 5.

Jen KocherApril 04, 2026

Perhaps Glenn Randall Sr.’s most celebrated work was training the dozens of horses used in the Academy Award-winning 1959 classic movie “Ben Hur.” That includes training the horses for the film’s epic chariot race.

Legendary Trainer Behind Trigger And ‘Ben Hur’ Chariot Race Got His Start In Wyoming

Called “The Greatest Horse Trainer in the World,” Glenn Randall started training horses in Torrington and moved on to other Wyoming rodeos and county fairs. Then he left for Hollywood where he trained Trigger and the "Ben Hur" chariot horses.

Jackie DorothyApril 04, 2026

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Guest Column: Chuck Gray Should Explain Why He Gave Confidential Voter Info To Feds

Guest columnist George Powers writes, "Chuck Gray has been entrusted with the duty to maintain confidential information. If he says he got permission to violate that duty, then why won’t he show us what he relied on to justify his decision?"

Guest ColumnApril 04, 2026

An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with the summer season weeks away. A mammoth effort rebuilt the fleet in time for the park’s opening.

Wyoming History: The 1925 Fire That Burned Up 81 Yellowstone Tour Buses

An exploding oil furnace destroyed 81 tour buses at Mammoth Hot Springs on March 30, 1925, threatening to cripple Yellowstone's transportation system with summer season weeks away. It would require a mammoth effort to rebuild in time for the park’s opening.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

Joan Barron

Joan Barron: A Rare Pro-Union Veto By Gordon?

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Gov. Mark Gordon never seemed to be a union guy. But he acted like one when he vetoed an anti-union bill this session. His denial of the bill raised eyebrows, particularly from hard-right Republicans who never fully trusted him."

Joan BarronApril 04, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Crazy Politics In Wyoming? Yes, I Have Had A Little Experience

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "I’ve watched statewide campaigns here for 56 years as a journalist and participated in two: my own run in 2002 and another statewide race in 2018. One thing has changed dramatically over the years: the cost."

Bill SniffinApril 04, 2026

From Wyoming to Maine to Montana, residents are demanding answers to data center worries about water and power rates. At least one state is close to freezing all new data center construction.

Why There's A Growing Opposition to Data Centers Across Rural America

From Wyoming to Maine to Montana, residents are demanding answers to water and power rate concerns where data center are constructed. "We're not against data centers per se, but we do want to protect our water," said a concerned citizen in Cheyenne.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy has since built KenPom into a big-time data revolution for the college hoops. Above, Braylon Mullins of the UConn Huskies celebrates after making the game-winning three-pointer to upset No. 1-seeded Duke in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2026.

College Basketball's Big-Time Data Revolution Started By Student In UW Computer Lab

A student playing pickup basketball at the University of Wyoming in 1998 went on to build an analytics empire that influences coaches, gamblers and sports writers. Ken Pomeroy's "KenPom" is considered one of the most accurate sites for ranking college hoops.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, on Nov. 18, 1993.

Utah Investigator Says He Has New Evidence That Shows Kurt Cobain Was Murdered

A Utah investigator turned over new evidence to police, on top of a report by a team of forensic experts who say Kurt Cobain’s death wasn’t a suicide, it was was murder. A retired Seattle Police captain agrees and says original investigators botched the case

Jen KocherApril 04, 2026

A couple moving from San Francisco to New York lost their cat 2 1/2 years ago near Cody, Wyoming. They lost all hope until they received a text from someone who caught the cat and noticed there was a number on its collar. They flew out the next day.

"It's Unreal!": New York Couple Who Lost Cat Near Cody Reunited After 2 1/2 Years

A couple moving from San Francisco to New York lost their cat 2 1/2 years ago near Cody. They lost all hope until they received a text last month from someone in Wyoming who caught the cat and noticed there was a number on its collar. They flew out the next day.

Andrew RossiApril 04, 2026

Construction is underway on a $1.2 billion Related Digital data center in the Cheyenne Business Parkway.

Data Center Boom Powers Cheyenne’s Push For Annexation

A boom of huge data centers racing to build out their billion-dollar projects is pushing the city of Cheyenne to annex land to manage the growth. “When a data center comes in, it helps us,” Mayor Patrick Collins said. “It helps the whole state.”

Kate MeadowsApril 04, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Cody temple during its first night at full illumination. Most LDS temples are lit 24 hours a day, which makes Cody residents concerned about its potential impacts on adjacent properties and the night sky. 

Cody Temple Lights Up For First Time, Neighbors Aren’t Happy

The exterior lights on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Cody temple were switched on for the first time this week. Neighbors who opposed the project say it shines into their homes.

Andrew RossiApril 04, 2026

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