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Where The Heck In Wyoming Is This One-Of-A-Kind Western Iron Art Fence?
Lela Emmons of tiny Savery, Wyoming, stumbled on an unusual artistic fence in the 1990s and took photos of it. But she forgot where it was and hasn’t been able to find it again in about 30 years. She hopes someone in Wyoming can solve the mystery.
Renée JeanFebruary 23, 2025
Award-Winning Wyoming Author Debuts First Crime Thriller That Took 10 Years To Write
Maria Kelson was already an award-winning Wyoming poet when she decided to tackle something totally different — a crime thriller. The result is “Not The Killing Kind,” a gripping whodunit that took 10 years to write.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 23, 2025
Environmentalists Known As “Tree-Hugging Hunters” Want More Yellowstone Bison Hunted
A group of environmentalists who describe themselves as “tree-huggers who hunt," are uniting around a message that might surprise some: They say it’s time to hunt and kill more bison outside Yellowstone National Park.
David MadisonFebruary 23, 2025
Little Dipper Allowed Scientists To Float On Scalding Grand Prismatic Spring
Between 1992 and 1996, the Little Dipper was the first and only watercraft in Yellowstone National Park that could safely study Grand Prismatic Spring from the surface of its scalding water. The boat disappeared sometime after 1997, and its fate remains uncertain.
Andrew RossiFebruary 22, 2025
To Boost Bee Immune Systems, Researchers Strap In Honeybees For Live Test Flights
Viruses spread through honeybee hives like the flu virus in a crowded waiting room. Looking to boost bee immune systems, researchers are examining the impact of viruses on honeybee flight performance and testing supplements.
David MadisonFebruary 22, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Whiskey Was The Go-To Medicinal Remedy Of The Wild West
Survival in Wild West Wyoming depended on treating illnesses without the help of modern medicine. Whiskey figured in a lot of treatments for all sorts of medical problems — some good and some quite insane.
Renée JeanFebruary 22, 2025
Bill Sniffin: With 18,000 Vehicles A Day, Horrible Crashes Will Occur On Interstate 80
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “It is inevitable that horrible accidents will happen in the winter with 18,000 vehicles fighting snow, ice, and wind conditions on Interstate 80.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 22, 2025
Joan Barron: The Silence of the Sponsors
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "“This was not the finest hour for the Wyoming House of Representatives.”
Joan BarronFebruary 22, 2025
The American West: The McCarty Brothers - Criminals Who Made Butch Cassidy Famous
As the bank robbers raced out of Telluride in 1889, Butch Cassidy entered the history books for his first hold-up that would lead to the formation of the Wild Bunch. Butch Cassidy is the best known of Wild Bunch outlaws, but behind his prominence were the McCarty Brothers.
Linda WommackFebruary 22, 2025
Glendo Native Creates Life-Size Moose From Junk Parts For Breast Cancer Fundraiser
A welder from Glendo sees the potential in other people’s junk to create unique sculptures, like a life-size moose standing in Casper called "Holy Smokes." He created this sculpture for a fundraiser to benefit a Glendo-based breast cancer foundation.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 22, 2025
VIDEO: Wyoming's Billboard Sheriff: A Day In The Life Of Brian Kozak
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak has captured national attention with his viral billboard and bold "vacancy" sign on his jail, while also earning a reputation locally for his unconventional approach. Cowboy State Daily spent a day with the sheriff to get a firsthand look at his unique style.
Hannah Brock & Reilly StrandFebruary 22, 2025
Hageman Receives Hero's Welcome At Conservative Political Action Conference
Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman received a standing ovation Saturday speaking at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. The crowd roared when she mentioned Liz Cheney was nowhere to be found in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 22, 2025
Colorado Senate Passes Sweeping Ban On Semiautomatic Firearms
Colorado lawmakers are one step closer to passing a sweeping gun ban on semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols. A Wyoming gun rights advocate called it one of the nation’s most restrictive gun laws.
Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2025
Green River Tunnel Survivor Still In Hospital, Family Grateful For Support
The 20-year-old woman who was severely hurt in the Feb. 14 tunnel collision outside of Green River, Wyoming, remains hospitalized. She’s in the care of "incredible medical teams," her family says.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 22, 2025
How A Former Law Enforcement Officer Became A Top Psychic Investigator
Jeff Ginter always knew he was a weird kid, but he learned to embrace his psychic powers throughout a career in law enforcement. Now he’s a top psychic, working to solve cold cases in Wyoming and around the world.
Jen KocherFebruary 22, 2025
Chancey Williams’ Ode To His Wyoming Cowboy Uncle Hits No. 1 On CMT Music
Inspired by his uncle Don Williams and the joy of bronc riding, Chancey Williams’ new hit song “The Ballad of Uncle Don” has hit No. 1 on the CMT Music charts. Chancey said the song came about over cup of coffee with his uncle in Moorcroft, Wyoming.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 22, 2025
Jackson Hole Girls Basketball Snaps 79-Game Losing Streak With Last Second 3-Pointer
In a home game against Riverton, four seniors for Jackson Hole High School had never won a high school basketball game until a sophomore sharpshooter sunk a clutch 3-pointer Thursday. The 35-32 win snapped the Broncs’ 79-game losing streak.
David MadisonFebruary 22, 2025
Wyoming House Members Getting Antsy As Senate Holds Onto State Budget
The Wyoming House is starting to get a little antsy over how long the state Senate is holding onto the supplemental budget without taking any action on it. The Senate has had the $680 million plan for two weeks.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2025
Wyoming Family’s Winchester Rifle Has Been Dropping Deer For A Century
A Winchester Model 1894 rifle has been in Cheyenne resident Bob Budd’s family for a century. He says it still shoots straight and symbolizes a connection with the past as his grandfather and father killed their first deer with it, as did Budd and his two sons.
Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 28
The 28th day of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session Friday saw significant discussions about bills banning DEI programs and restricting abortion. The House also is getting impatient for the Senate to address the supplemental budget.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2025
Bill Proposes Massive Overhaul To Base Property Taxes On Home Price, Not Valuation
While the most attention has been on a proposed 50% property tax cut moving through the Wyoming Legislature, another bill proposes a much larger overhaul of the system. It would base property taxes on a home’s purchase price, similar to auto registrations.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 22, 2025
Repeal Of Gun-Free Zones Is Close To Gov. Gordon’s Desk — Will He Veto It Again?
For the second year in a row, the Wyoming Legislature is close to giving Gov. Mark Gordon a bill to eliminate gun-free zones in the state. Gordon vetoed it last year, but isn’t saying if he’ll sign, veto or let it pass without a signature this year.
Mark HeinzFebruary 21, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Gene Bryan
This week, host Wendy Corr catches up with former Wyoming Tourism director Gene Bryan. Gene talks about his years with Cheyenne Frontier Days, about starting up the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, and about the people and places that make Wyoming great!
Wendy CorrFebruary 21, 2025
Sheridan Man Agrees To 4-6 Years For Punching Hockey Coach To Death
A Sheridan man pleaded no-contest Wednesday to fatally punching a local hockey coach in the head after a dispute about a parking space last summer. He's agreed to a prison sentence of four to six years.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2025