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Parts of a wind turbine blade had been installed off of Esterbrook Road south of Douglas as part of a sculpture and snow fence project by Casper artist Chris Navarro is calling “The Wall of Renewal.”

Why Chris Navarro Is Using Old Wind Turbine Blade To Make Snow Fence Sculpture

Celebrated Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro has used a giant wind turbine blade to make a snow fence sculpture at the Wyoming Rescue Mission ranch near Casper. He says “Wall of Renewal” could prove the viability of repurposing old blades as snow fences across the state.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 28, 2025

The stuffed emperor penguin on display at the Green River Little America started its journey to Wyoming from Antarctica alive and died during transport. The plan was to keep a living penguin at the hotel, but it was doomed from the start. The bird was taxidermied and arrived stuff, and it remains on display at the first Little America.

Little America Wyoming’s Plan To Keep A Living Penguin Was Doomed From The Start

Back in the 1930s, an ill-advised plan was hatched to keep a living penguin at the Little America hotel in southwest Wyoming. The emperor penguin started its journey from Antarctica alive but died during transport. The stuffed penguin is still on display there and another at the Little America hotel in Cheyenne.

Andrew RossiDecember 28, 2025

The County Road 104 bridge over the Salt River traces its design roots to World War II.

Crumbling Bridge Near Alpine Replaced In Days With WWII ‘Erector Set’ Tech

When a crumbling bridge over the Salt River near Alpine was failing, engineers turned to an “Erector Set” concept invented during WW II. It comes together in days, and could be used more across Wyoming with nearly half the state’s bridges past their prime.

David MadisonDecember 27, 2025

Laramie band Winston Creek will be one of the Wyoming acts performing at the first Outlaw Music Festival in Kaycee. The event was created to fill the void left by the ending of the popular Chris LeDoux Days.

No More Chris LeDoux Days? No Problem. Kaycee’s Outlaw Music Fest Takes Its Place

For 15 years, Chris LeDoux Days in Kaycee was a mainstay of Wyoming's summer music scene. Now that it’s over, locals have organized a new Outlaw Music Festival to take its place.

Renée JeanDecember 27, 2025

The research happening at Wyoming’s supercomputer facility in Cheyenne is about much more than climate change. It’s led to fundamental breakthroughs that have made many pursuits safer, ranging from fighting wildfires to flying jets. 

Researchers Fight To Keep Wyoming's NCAR Supercomputer Alive

Researchers, many of whom are Trump supporters, say the president is getting bad advice about defunding Wyoming's NCAR supercomputer. They say NCAR is responsible for breakthroughs that have made many things safer, ranging from fighting wildfires to flying jets. 

Renée JeanDecember 27, 2025

In the height of the gold rush, South Pass City was the place for men to strike it rich — and for 22 of them, get murdered if they did. That’s because Polly Bartlett, the “Deadly Damsel,” would seduce, poison, and rob them.

Wyoming History: The Deadly Damsel Of South Pass Who Seduced, Then Murdered 22 Men

In the height of the gold rush, South Pass City was the place for men to strike it rich — and for 22 of them, get murdered if they did. That’s because Polly Bartlett, the “Deadly Damsel,” would seduce, poison, and rob them.

Jackie DorothyDecember 27, 2025

While much of Wyoming is experiencing record warmth and dryness, the mountains in western Wyoming are buried in snow. The snowpack is between 90% and 143% of average in what meteorologists say is a pattern where record-breaking warmth is building stellar snowpack. 

Eastern Wyoming Is Hot And Dry, But Western Part Of State Is Buried In Snow

While much of Wyoming has record warmth and dryness, the mountains in western Wyoming are buried in snow. The snowpack is between 90% and 143% of average in what meteorologists say is a pattern where record-breaking warmth is building a huge snowpack. 

Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2025

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Bill Sniffin: Looking Back At 2025 – Prominent Deaths & Continuing Energy Boom

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “This past year was full of incredibly good economic news and a lot of horrible news with the many deaths of important people plus more than our share of tragic deaths.”

Bill SniffinDecember 27, 2025

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Joan Barron: Chances Dimming For A Woman Governor

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The office of governor always has been regarded as the best political job in Wyoming. I always thought Lummis would be the one to become the first woman elected governor on her own merits. Even after her announcement, supporters are urging her to run."

Joan BarronDecember 27, 2025

A team of French researchers has published a study claiming teddy bears are too cute and cuddly to give children a realistic view of the apex predators, or nature in general. Bear experts in Wyoming laughed at the study and said that seems ridiculous.

French Researchers Concerned Teddy Bears Give Children Unrealistic View Of Nature

French researchers published a study claiming teddy bears are "too cute" and give children the wrong view of nature. Bear experts told Cowboy State Daily that if people are idiots around grizzlies, it's not because they had teddy bears growing up.

Mark HeinzDecember 27, 2025

As the University of Wyoming struggles in the emerging name, image, likeness (NIL) age to fund its players, some wonder if dropping out of Division I makes sense. Meanwhile, UW boosters look for ways to fund NIL as lower FCS schools outspend them.

Can UW Sports Compete In Division I As Lower Divisions Offer More NIL Money?

Montana and Montana State, who compete in a tier below Wyoming, each spend $2.2 million on NIL, while Wyoming spends $1.4 million. "That's embarrassing," one Wyoming booster said. "Schools that don't sit on the wealth of money we do are outspending us."

David MadisonDecember 27, 2025

Bill McMillan, a World War II and Korean War veteran, recently celebrated his 103rd birthday.

At 103, Casper Man Is One Of America’s Few Remaining Living WWII Veterans

William McMillan of Casper turned 103 on Dec. 19 and is one of America’s few remaining living World War II veterans. He also served in the Korean War and held a top-secret assignment with the Atomic Energy Commission. Plus, he's independent and lives in his own home.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 27, 2025

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Dennis Sun: The Need to Support

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "As 2025 comes to an end, those in the ranching business are looking forward to 2026, as we recognize policies implemented by President Donald Trump are changing the West for the better."

Dennis SunDecember 26, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Federal Judge Vindicates Wyoming Family’s Rights

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Teachers are hired to supplement the education that parents provide, not to supplant it. Now, a federal judge has ruled that supplanting parental rights violates Due Process, Free Exercise of Religion and Free Speech rights.”

Jonathan LangeDecember 26, 2025

The company proposing a 900-megawatt project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County claims that restrictions aimed at protecting big horn sheep there will make it too expensive, driving costs up by $1.6 billion.

Company Says Protecting Seminoe Bighorn Could Add $1.6B To Power Project Costs

The company proposing a 900-megawatt power generation project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County claims that restrictions aimed at protecting bighorn sheep there will make it too expensive, driving costs up by $1.6 billion.

Mark HeinzDecember 26, 2025

The U.S. House passed a bill co-sponsored by Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman that will delist gray wolves from federal protection. It passed last week largely on party lines, with critics blasting the bill for prohibiting lower courts reversing the rule.

House Passes Bill To Delist Wolves Co-Sponsored By Hageman

The U.S. House passed a bill co-sponsored by Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman that will delist gray wolves from federal protection. It passed last week largely on party lines, with critics blasting the bill for prohibiting lower courts reversing the rule.

David MadisonDecember 26, 2025

Styrofoam snowman on brown lawn in Cheyenne on Friday, December 26, 2025

Wyoming Breaks 150-Year-Old High Temperature Records

Meteorologists are still analyzing Wyoming's Christmas temperatures, but it seems this was the warmest Christmas on record going back over 150 years. Temperatures on Christmas Day were up to 36 degrees higher than seasonal averages. 

Andrew RossiDecember 26, 2025

From expanding coal lease sales across the Powder River Basin to a new energy secretary with fracking credentials, Wyoming's oil and gas industry found the Trump administration a friendlier federal partner in 2025. 

How Trump's Energy Agenda Is Reshaping Wyoming's Oil And Gas Industry

From expanding coal lease sales across the Powder River Basin to a new energy secretary with fracking credentials, Wyoming's oil and gas industry found the Trump administration a friendlier federal partner in 2025. 

David MadisonDecember 26, 2025

Shawn Norby holds a sign explaining the Star Plunge water park and hot springs in Thermopolis was closed Jan. 14, 2025, a day earlier than expected, as a dispute continues between the state and the facility's owners/operators.

One Year Later, Star Plunge Hot Springs Still Closed As Legal Stalemate Continues

Almost a year after the popular Star Plunge at Hot Springs State Park abruptly closed, it remains shut. A legal stalemate over who will operate the attraction continues.

Renée JeanDecember 26, 2025

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Mom Says She Doesn’t Know Why She Shot 11-Month-Old, Was Too Slow To Kill Herself

A woman who fled Wyoming with her baby boy more than a month ago told authorities she doesn’t know why she shot and killed him Tuesday. She also said she “wasn’t fast enough” to kill herself before officers got to her.

Greg JohnsonDecember 26, 2025

A large coal shovel fills a haul truck at Peabody Energy's North Antelope Rochelle Mine in the Powder River Basin of northeast Wyoming.

U.S. Breaks 15-Year Run Of Coal Declines With Increased Demand

The International Energy Agency reports global coal demand is expected to hit a new record high in 2025. In the U.S. and Wyoming, it’s expected to increase 8%, breaking a 15-year run of 6% annual declines.

Kate MeadowsDecember 26, 2025

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