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Nonprofit groups, such as Vets 4 Huntin & Fishin, host hunts for military veterans from Wyoming and other states.

Wyoming Game And Fish Backs Off Proposal To Tighten Tag Regs For Disabled Vets

After an outcry, Game and Fish has backed off its proposal to prevent veterans with PTSD and other non-apparent disabilities from hunting during special early seasons. The public was "loud and clear," said Bill Brinegar of Hunting With Heroes,

Mark HeinzJuly 13, 2026

Wyoming's 'Explosive Diarrhea' Cases Double, Linked To Travel Outside Of U.S.

Wyoming has confirmed six cases of Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause weeks of explosive diarrhea, dehydration and weight loss. Medical experts link five of the six cases to travel outside the U.S. "It is not funny, that's for sure," an ER doctor said.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Patrick Graham (left) and Jordan Dean (right) next to the giant galloping horse which they rebuilt

The Wrangler’s Galloping Horse Will Ride Again in Cheyenne

The galloping horse and rider at Wrangler’s Western-wear store has been a fixture in downtown Cheyenne since the 1950s, but it broke down four years ago and efforts to fix it failed. Now a Cheyenne family rebuilt the horse in time for Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Kerry DrakeJuly 13, 2026

Lovell Woman Charged With Felony For Allegedly Burning Child, Fracturing Skull

A Lovell woman is being charged with felony child abuse after doctors found a young child suffering from severe burns, brain hemorrhages, possible skull fracture and other injuries that medical experts concluded were consistent with physical abuse.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Washington Grandfather Recovering In Hospital After Yellowstone Bison Attack

The man who made international headlines after being attacked by a bison in Yellowstone on Friday is in a hospital recovering with several broken bones. Carl Ison-McDaniel of Kendall, Washington, thanked well-wishers and said he was doing "OK."

Andrew RossiJuly 13, 2026

Ellie Feathers of Park County is a top shooter in many disciplines at the Wyoming State Fair such as .22 rifle but said that muzzleloader is one of her favorites because of the time it takes to load each shot with black powder and a steel ball.

Holy Smokes: Muzzleloader Is Loads And Reloads Of Fun For Kids At State Shoot

Historic muzzleloaders have developed a loyal following among Wyoming 4H kids who prefer a "boom" over a "kick" when they shoot a firearm. Eighty-five devotees ages 8-18 loaded and reloaded over the weekend at the Wyoming State Shoot in Douglas.

Jackie DorothyJuly 13, 2026

Tory J. Raether smiles with his wife, Jean (left). Tory J. Raether and his wife, Jean, paddle an inflatable kayak on the Snake River near Alpine just hours before Raether disappeared after entering the water near Jump Rock on July 4 (right)

Body Of North Carolina Man Recovered From Snake River After Weeklong Search

The body of Tory Raether was found in the Snake River a week after leaping into the swift currents. Family and friends remember Raether as a devoted husband, father and mentor. "The world needs more people like Tory," close friend Brad Johnson said.

Kolby FedoreJuly 13, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, July 13, 2026

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

Jake NicholsJuly 13, 2026

Carole Thurmond Wills' grandfather homesteaded on the North Fork near Cody in the early 1900s. She is using photos from that time to create a historic walking trail in the North Fork Campground located on what was once her family's land.

Glass-Plate Family Photos Help Tell Story Of Buffalo Bill State Park In Early 1900s

While camping at Buffalo Bill State Park in 1997, Carole Thurmond Wills was stunned to learn her family once owned that land. Wills now is creating an interactive walk using photos taken by her grandfather on glass-plate negatives from 1899-1912.

Amber SteinmetzJuly 13, 2026

Gail Symons: Fast Political Labels Are Lazy. Try Thinking.

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Disagreement with Republicans doesn’t prove allegiance to Democrats. Disagreement with Democrats doesn’t prove allegiance to Republicans. Policy advocacy isn’t candidate politics."

Gail SymonsJuly 13, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Tourist Injured By Bison * Last Trip For Mom & Dying Daughter * Mexican National Furious Canyon Rampage

Mac WatsonJuly 13, 2026

Children at the National Museum of Military Vehicles picked up Tootsie Rolls as fast as they could.

Dubois Tootsie Roll Drop Remembers How Candy Saved ‘Frozen Chosin’ Marines In Korea

A candy drop at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois was more than just fun for kids. It honored the "Frozen Chosin" Marines who depended on Tootsie Rolls for calories, field repairs and sheer survival on minus-40 degree days in the Korean War.

Renée JeanJuly 12, 2026

From Wyoming Coal Miner’s Son To Closer: How Larry Morgan Achieved The American Dream

Born in a near ghost-town in Wyoming, Larry Morgan’s life is a rags to riches story that begins and ends in Wyoming. Yet he insists the real story isn’t about money so much as freedom — and he's got a best-selling book on Amazon that tells his tale.

Renée JeanJuly 12, 2026

Wyoming History: Chief Red Cloud Was Locked Up In Casper For Killing Wild Game

In 1894, Chief Red Cloud and a band of 50 Indians came through Natrona County on the way to the Wind River Indian Reservation and killed some wild game for food. He was arrested and spent time in a Casper jail while his wife mourned outside.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 12, 2026

Laramie Elk Caller, 9, Guns For World Title Against Others Nearly Twice His Age

Laramie 9-year-old elk caller Axl Anton is set to compete against teens nearly twice his age in the world elk calling championship this month. He's already "in the top five best callers in the country, if not the best,” said a hunting industry insider.

Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2026

Longtime Knifemaker Transforming Dubois' Outlaw Bar From Dive Into Destination

Dubois craftsman Ben Barto owns Bone Daddy Knives, a hobby turned big business that’s now bankrolling a transformation of Dubois' Outlaw Bar and giving the once-seedy watering hole a new vibe. “This was just a dump when we bought it,” Barto said.

Renée JeanJuly 12, 2026

Hollywood producer Hawk Koch shares stories of his career in the Shell Bar in Shell.

Legendary Hollywood Producer Goes To Wyoming Bar And Talks Redford, Gable, De Niro

Hawk Koch, a Hollywood producer and former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, stopped by the Shell Bar last week to talk about his work on movies such as "Chinatown," "Marathon Man," and "Wayne's World" and his encounters with legendary actors.

Andrew RossiJuly 12, 2026

Clay Gibbons, Washakie County Historian, has stood on several historic sites exactly 100 years after the event occurred. He said that it is a profound experience.

Wyoming Historian Clay Gibbons Outlives Cancer Prognosis, 'Grateful For Every Day'

Wyoming Historian Clay Gibbons has not only outlived the pancreatic cancer prognosis he received but it hasn’t stopped his quest for digging up Wyoming history or advocating for ranching. Gibbons says faith, family and friends are everything.

Jackie DorothyJuly 12, 2026

From Wayne Schell's radiator disaster as a young Marine to pilgrimages ending on the Santa Monica Pier, historic U.S. Route 66 is a 2,400-mile neighborhood packed with memories and myths. “Route 66 has always been the route of dreams,” says historian John Hinckley.

America’s Longest Small Town: Why Route 66 Is The Quintessential American Experience

Historic U.S. Route 66 is America's longest small town — a 2,400-mile neighborhood that one historian calls the "quintessential American experience." 90-year-old Wayne Schell has driven the entire route dozens of times and continues to drive it today.

Renée JeanJuly 12, 2026

A photo of the American flag, Purple Heart, and photos a Gillette man and his sister recently understood they had gathered up a few years ago. They are trying to find the true heirs to the property.

Gillette Siblings On Mission To Return Purple Heart To Family Of Korean War Vet

A Gillette brother and sister are on a mission to find the family of a frame-encased American flag with a Purple Heart medal. They've enlisted the help of Gillette American Legion Post #42 that says the Korean War vet was attached to a frontline battalion.

Dale KillingbeckJuly 12, 2026

Carls Dunrud was running a dude ranch in the former Kirwin mining district when four young criminals made a run for it in 1932. He was asked to track them down and warned that they were now armed with a stolen gun. Their leader was known as Sunshine and was known the be dangerous.

How A Legendary Ex-Yellowstone Ranger Chased Down The Notorious 'Sunshine'

Although young, "Sunshine" was already a dangerous inmate at an institute in Worland. When hand three others escaped, a legendary former Yellowstone ranger was called to hunt Sunshine down. "He's young, but he's a pretty tough hombre,” the warden said.

Jackie DorothyJuly 12, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Maragaret Coel said that she began writing her murder mysteries set on the Wind River Reservation back when phones were tethered to the wall by cords. While copies of her books still sell in her paperback form, the majority of her audience is now discovering her through e-books and audible books. She has retired from writing, but her books have not been retired and are still in print.

Best-Selling Wind River Reservation Mysteries Author Inspired By Famous Chief Left Hand

When Margaret Coel first started writing history – then murder mysteries – she just shut up and listened to the Arapaho elders she met with. This ability to listen led her books to the New York best-seller list and ended up mirroring real life more than she expected.

Jackie DorothyJuly 12, 2026

Wyoming’s mule deer are doing good so far this year, but there’s concern over their forage drying out before they can fatten up enough for winter.

Rain Gives Wyoming Mule Deer A Boost, But They’ll Need To Pack On Fat For Winter

Wyoming’s mule deer are enjoying lush forage for now in the high country, but there’s concern if the low country dries out and winter hits hard. "If it's any sort of normal winter, it's going to be rough," says Bill Ames of the Wyoming Mule Deer Alliance.

Mark HeinzJuly 12, 2026

Man flipped by bison at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground on Friday, July 10, 2026

Tourist Seriously Injured After Yellowstone Bison Launches Man 8 Feet In The Air

A tourist was seriously injured Friday evening after being thrown 8 feet into the air by a bull bison in Yellowstone National Park. Professional photographer Mike Macleod filmed the incident and said the bison was "angry, agitated and charging anything and everything."

Andrew RossiJuly 11, 2026

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