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Brandon Nimmo, No. 24 of the Texas Rangers, hugs his grandfather Darrel Nimmo after Darrel threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field on June 7, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers Salute Wyoming’s Brandon Nimmo With His Own Bobblehead Night

Wyoming's own Brandon Nimmo was honored by the Texas Rangers on Sunday with his own bobblehead night. Brandon's 90-year-old grandpa threw out the first pitch. "If you're from Wyoming, you would have been proud," writes Bill Sniffin, who attended the game.

Bill SniffinJune 08, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, June 8, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsJune 08, 2026

Gail Symons: Wyoming Small Towns Are All Quirky Grit

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "We lose the ability to govern ourselves when fewer people serve on councils, school boards, and fire departments. We lose the local economy when services move farther away and businesses can’t support local families."

Gail SymonsJune 08, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, June 8, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * The Rawlins Rodeo Murders * Worry That Logging OK Will Kill Grizzlies * RIP: The Last Working Pay Phone In Yellowstone

Mac WatsonJune 08, 2026

Cpl. David Greeninger, inset, poses with K-9 Mako, a Belgian Malinois who spent the past three years helping Carbon County deputies patrol Interstate 80 as a dual-certified narcotics detection and apprehension dog. Right, Mills Police Department K-9 Archer retired in 2025 after nearly nine years of service and spent the remainder of his life with his handler, Kate Acord.

A Police K-9’s Career Is Less Than 10 Years, But They’d Work Forever If You Let Them

A trained Wyoming K-9 can cost upward of $20,000 for a career that will last less than 10 years but police say they would work forever if they could. "They love to work. That's their whole purpose in life," Mills police officer Justin Buchholz said.

Kolby FedoreJune 07, 2026

Wyoming People: Fremont County’s Ed McAuslan Learned To Be A Coroner On The Job

Ed McAuslan was the longtime Fremont County coroner who learned his trade on the job as a young cop recruited into the office. A rash of 100 attempted suicides by hanging in 1985 — 12 successful — opened his eyes wide to “an issue no one talked about."

Jackie DorothyJune 07, 2026

A family in Laramie County was trying to fix their well when a cannonball was unearthed on their land. “I didn't know what it was, but it looked like it could have been an ordinance,” said a family member.

Laramie County Family Finds Half-Buried Cannonball In Their Yard, Mom Gives It Away

A family in Laramie County was trying to fix their well when they discovered a half-buried cannonball in their yard. After being told it was non-explosive by a bomb squad, the mother decided to give it away, much to the dismay of her son.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2026

In 1812, fur trader Robert Stuart and his six companions built the first recorded cabin in Wyoming at Bessemer Bend. They were traveling from Oregon to St. Louis after they had lost their ship and had to travel back east overland. They spent five weeks recuperating at Bessemer before fear of Indian attacks sent them on their way again.

Wyoming History: Once A Bustling City On Oregon Trail, Bessemer Now A Ghost Town

Bessemer Bend, now peaceful ranchland, was once a stop on the Oregon Trail and a bustling city known as the “Queen City of the Plains.” Now it’s a true Wyoming ghost town that disappeared when Casper was picked as the county seat.

Jackie DorothyJune 07, 2026

Dave Nutter at the microphone of KVOC when he was 15 years old in 1967. At right, Nutter in 2023. He has been battling a lung disease for the past five years.

Attention Kmart Shoppers: Casper's Dave Nutter Reflects On 45 Years On The Radio

For 45 years, Dave Nutter was a familiar voice on Casper radio. Now, fighting for his life, Nutter reflects on his unique experiences in radio, including broadcasting blue light specials from Kmart. He most recently donated 1,400 radio items to a museum.

Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2026

The 0-4-0 switcher hauled tank cars around the Standard Oil refinery from 1920 to 1962.

'Standard Oil No. 1’ Steam Locomotive Coming Back To Casper After 64 Years Away

More than a century ago, “Standard Oil No. 1” steam locomotive was at work at the company’s Casper oil refinery, but has been gone for 64 years. Now it’s coming back to Casper after decades at a Colorado rail museum.

Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2026

A “ridiculous" project digging through rabbit poop led Jack States — aka Lander's Mushroom Man — to discover a famous mold and 12 new species of truffles. His research has changed how scientists view wildlife diseases and has reshaped forest management.

How Lander's 'Mushroom Man’ Turned Rabbit Poop Project Into Big Science

A project digging through rabbit poop led mycologist Jack States — aka Lander's Mushroom Man — to discover a famous mold and 12 new species of truffles. His research has changed how scientists view wildlife diseases and has reshaped forest management.

Renée JeanJune 07, 2026

An East Coast auction house recently advertised a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s Wyoming Territorial Prison mugshot as a one-of-a-kind “original." But a Wyoming state archivist says the original is safe in Wyoming — and she double-checked.

Wyoming Archives Has Butch Cassidy Negative, Despite ‘Original’ Offered At Auction

Despite an East Coast auction house advertising a glass plate negative of Butch Cassidy’s mugshot as a one-of-a-kind, the original is housed in the Wyoming State Archives. “I was certain we had it in our collection,” archivist Suzy Taylor said.

Renée JeanJune 07, 2026

Guest Column: Wyoming Should Not Fear Artificial Intelligence Or Data Centers

Guest columnist Matt Micheli writes, "By embracing data center development, strengthening energy infrastructure, and supporting American technology companies in AI development, we secure economic growth and create more opportunities for Wyoming communities."

Guest ColumnJune 07, 2026

A woman born in Casper and raised on a ranch near Riverton, and her young son, were among the 900 people drank poison at the commande of cult leader Jim Jones in 1978. The road that took her from Wyoming to Jonestown, Guyana, is a winding one.

Casper Woman, Son Among 909 Who Drank Poison At Jim Jones’ Guyana Compound In 1978

A woman born in Casper and raised on a ranch near Riverton, along with her young son, were among the more than 900 people who died at Jonestown, Guyana, in November 1978, when self-styled pastor Jim Jones infamously commanded them to drink poison.

Dale KillingbeckJune 07, 2026

Barrel racing legend Angela Ganter and her battle from near death to elite competition is highlighted in "Outriding the Devil." Here, she competes at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2024.

Wyoming-Made Rodeo Documentary ‘Outriding The Devil’ Is A National Hit

“Outriding the Devil," the Wyoming-made film that shows the brutal side of "real" rodeo, has enjoyed a multi-week run as the No. 1-ranked Western documentary on IMDb and has earned major praise from national outlets like Sports Illustrated.

Renée JeanJune 07, 2026

It’s been 52 years since the “Rawlins Rodeo Murders,” when four girls disappeared from Rawlins, Wyoming, in the summer of 1974. Who kidnapped and killed them remains a mystery, with notorious serial killers Ted Bundy, left, and Royal Long, right, among the suspects.

Rawlins Rodeo Murders, Part 2: Did Ted Bundy Kill Four Wyoming Girls 52 Years Ago?

In the second of a two-part series on the infamous "Rawlins Rodeo Murders" of 1974, many in the community believe serial killer Ted Bundy was responsible for the deaths of the four girls. Others pin the blame on long haul trucker Russell Royal Long.

Jen KocherJune 07, 2026

About 112 years after it was completed in 1914, the Schlater Castle still looms over Rock Springs from atop a hill in a now-residential area.

Why The Heck … Is There A Castle In The Middle Of Rock Springs, Wyoming?

No one knows why German immigrant and master stonemason John Schlacter built a castle overlooking Rock Springs more than a century ago. He spent five years building it by hand, hauling locally quarried stone by horse and wagon before finishing it in 1914.

Kolby FedoreJune 07, 2026

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office’s new SUV is turning heads, covered in Western artwork that oozes Western vibes. “It looks pretty badass,” said Sheriff Brian Kozak — which is exactly what he wanted.

Wyoming Sheriff Orders "Clint Eastwood High Plains Drifter" Look For New Cruiser

When Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak wanted a new design for the newest SUV in the fleet, he asked a local artist to create a "Clint Eastwood High Plains Drifter" look. "It looks pretty badass," Kozak said, noting he's received many compliments.

Kolby FedoreJune 06, 2026

Wyoming History: How The Sundance Kid Earned His Infamous Nickname

Harry Longabaugh became the legendary outlaw the Sundance Kid after a series of thefts and escapes landed him in the jail in Sundance, Wyoming. While serving his 18-month sentence, he met other notorious outlaws and gained his infamous nickname.

Jackie DorothyJune 06, 2026

Raydon Bowen before his hospitalization, left. Right, An infusion of stem cells into Raydon's bone marrow has not yet started producing blood components.

Rare Genetic Condition Took Kemmerer 7-Year-Old's Eyesight, Threatens His Life

A Kemmerer couple is on medical leave taking care of a newborn and their 7-year-old son who has a rare genetic condition that took his eyesight. All the little boy wanted to do was go hunting this year, instead he's fighting for his life.

Dale KillingbeckJune 06, 2026

A grizzly trashes a tent during a demonstration about camping safely in bear country, put on by the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana.

The Place Where Tourists Can Watch Grizzlies Destroy Campsites

Grizzlies at a center near Yellowstone have full-time jobs testing bear-resistant garbage cans and occasionally a fake campsite. The goal is to teach visitors what not to do while camping in grizzly country, and what can happen if they ignore rules.

Mark HeinzJune 06, 2026

Samuel Weidenhofer, left, and Matthew Hohnholt met a the cemetery in Gillette on Memorial Day. Weidenhofer is raising funds for veterans across the country.

Gillette Marine Vet With PTSD Struggles To Pay Off Funeral Debt From Son’s Suicide

A 45-year-old Gillette Marine Corps veteran struggles with PTSD, along with paying off funeral debt from his 19-year-old son’s suicide last year. "I was really looking forward to getting to know him as a man,” said Matthew Hohnholt.

Dale KillingbeckJune 06, 2026

Patricia Miller, with her husband Tim, unpacked new merchandise at the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Store at the Frontier Mall. Patricia recently had a customer try to pass of a counterfeit $100 bill.

Fake $100 Bills Making The Rounds In Wyoming, Counterfeit Pens Don't Detect Them

Counterfeit $100 bills are getting passed throughout Wyoming and store clerks say iodine counterfeit detector pens won't detect the fake bills. “The counterfeit pens are garbage,” said one store manager

Renée JeanJune 06, 2026

An oilman who operates in Wyoming says one BLM signature has stalled two of his Powder River Basin wells, costing him $2 million a day. Across the state, the signature has stalled more than 1,300 federal leases covering 1.2 million acres.

Oilman Says BLM Delay Stalls His Powder River Basin Oil Wells — And 1,323 Statewide

Oilman Howard Cooper says an unsigned BLM analysis is holding up his Powder River Basin oil wells. It's also stalled more than 1,300 other leases, says the Petroleum Association of Wyoming. "It’s always next week, and next week never comes,” Cooper said.

Renée JeanJune 06, 2026

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