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Wyoming Cavalry Will Return To Arena Football — In Gillette With A New Owner
New owners of the Wyoming Cavalry arena football team, formerly based in Casper, say they’re resurrecting the indoor football squad. It will play out of Gillette, where another team folded last year after three seasons.
David MadisonApril 27, 2025
More Drawings By George Ostrom Found, Famous For Creating Wyoming’s Bucking Horse
Pioneer Artist George Ostrom sketched the scenes around him, including battles in World War I and wildlife in Wyoming. He’s famous for creating Wyoming’s bucking horse logo, and now his family is releasing Ostrom drawings discovered well after his death.
Jackie DorothyApril 27, 2025
Defense Contractor With Wyoming Ties Sues Firm Over Explosives Deal For Ukraine
Bizzell Corp., a defense contractor registered in Wyoming, is suing a Pennsylvania firm claiming it defrauded the company of $3.9 million in an explosives deal. The explosives were meant to help supply Ukraine and Israel with munitions.
David MadisonApril 27, 2025
Wyoming Home To Musket That Fired First Shot At Bunker Hill 250 Years Ago
It’s less than two months until the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the most important battles of the American Revolution. The musket that fired the battle’s first shot is at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois.
Renée JeanApril 27, 2025
Cassie Craven: Belief In The Judiciary Is What Makes It Effective
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “A judge blocking the government from executing deportations and using executive branch enforcement tactics is sending people into outrage. In our own back yard, a judge was called out of retirement to decide one of the most important cases in our state.”
Cassie CravenApril 27, 2025
Wyoming Catholics React To Death Of Pope Francis With Eye To Future For Church
Wyoming Catholics are reacting to the death of Pope Francis with sorrow and hope. Even a self-described Casper “cafeteria Catholic” says it’s affected him emotionally, and he’s “excited to see who the new pope is” going to be.
Zakary SonntagApril 27, 2025
Edward Bohlin, ‘Silver Saddle-Maker Of The Stars,’ Got His Start In Cody
Edward Bohlin, the “silver saddle-maker of the stars,” brought Western sparkle to Hollywood as the most renowned maker of saddles for Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, the Lone Ranger, and other celebrities. He got his start with his own leather shop across from Irma Hotel in Cody.
Andrew RossiApril 27, 2025
Guest Column: Don't Hand Your County Clerk's Duties To Someone In Cheyenne
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Believe the county clerk who lives in your town, not the politician in Cheyenne making headlines by spreading distrust and disinformation."
CSD StaffApril 27, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Bear Mountain Junction In La Grange Has Beer, Killer Cinnamon Rolls
Bear Mountain Junction is a tiny all-in-one stop in La Grange on U.S. Highway 85 between Cheyenne and Hawk Springs. It’s a store, gift shop and bar, where you can get a beer and killer homemade cinnamon rolls.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Lander’s Mulino Italian Bistro Is Hard To Find, But Worth It
In the heart of downtown Lander, hidden from all casual view, there’s a serious little slice of Italy, waiting to be discovered by the keenly observant. Mulino Italian Bistro is a little hard to find, but worth it.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2025
Joan Barron: Tread Lightly, Wyoming Lawmakers Looking To Broaden The Obscenity Laws
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The Joint Judiciary Committee's top priority is Wyoming obscenity laws and whether changes are needed to limit access. I hope the committee treads cautiously. High school kids should be encouraged to read books like Gatsby."
Joan BarronApril 26, 2025
'Urgent' Notice Issued For Air Force Member Wanted On Child Porn Allegations
The U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations on Saturday issued an "urgent" notice about 27-year-old Airman First Class Branden Cecil Standifer. He's wanted on child porn allegations and was last seen at the Bozeman airport.
Clair McFarlandApril 26, 2025
Rustic Airbnb RV And Cabin Rentals Are For Those Not Quite Ready To Rough It
As Wyoming continues to draw outdoors thrill-seekers, one entrepreneur thinks he’s found the ideal niche market. Airbnb-style rentals for people who want to avoid the mobs but aren’t quite ready to rough it.
Mark HeinzApril 26, 2025
The American West: Paul Miller Turns Inheritance Into A Freighting Operation
A freighter with a bull team consisting of five oxen, Paul Miller hauled on the Sidney-Deadwood Trail and across South Dakota, carrying everything from mining equipment to beans.
Peggy SandersApril 26, 2025
People Spend More Than $100,000 On Old ‘Welcome To Wyoming’ Highway Signs
The Wyoming Department of Transportation raised more than $100,000 for auctioning off old “Welcome to Wyoming” highway signs. That includes one for nearly $10,000 sold to a Jackson real estate agent.
Andrew RossiApril 26, 2025
Bill Sniffin: Wyomingites Enduring Spring Of Deception’ Right Now – Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Whether you call these false Spring heat waves ‘Sprinter’ or ‘Spring of Deception,’ it is real that weather is very unpredictable in Wyoming during this time of year.”
Bill SniffinApril 26, 2025
Overlooked And All Over Wyoming, Yucca Can Be Your New Prickly Landscaping Choice
Rita Lovell didn’t plant the yucca that stole her heart. It volunteered, showing up on its own in the dry, rocky soil just outside her home. Often overlooked, yucca is all over Wyoming and is gaining popularity as a prickly choice in landscaping.
David MadisonApril 26, 2025
Extreme DUI Program Has 90% Success Rate For Those Who Have Destroyed Lives By Driving Drunk
Monte Bush woke up in the hospital, disoriented. He had been drinking and had no memory of getting in his truck and leaving the town of Greybull. He was horrified to learn that he had been in a head on collision at 55 mph and hurt four people badly in the wreck.
Jackie DorothyApril 26, 2025
When Hunters Would Massacre Entire Flocks Of Waterfowl With Giant Punt Guns
Punt guns are essentially waterborne cannons that can slaughter up to 100 waterfowl in a single blast. Because punt guns were so devastating to the bird populations, some states started banning them for hunting as far back as 1860.
Mark HeinzApril 26, 2025
Meet Dennis Arner: Casper’s Bike Guy Who’s Not Giving In To MS And Dementia
Dennis Arner is 65 and battling MS and dementia, but most people around Casper know him as the bike guy. He’s biked thousands of miles around town, posting photos of nostalgic spots as part of a mission to fight his disease and inspire others.
Dale KillingbeckApril 26, 2025
Tom Lubnau: It's Time To Put The Abortion Question To The Voters
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If the Freedom Caucus is truly operating on a landslide mandate, its members would trust their voters. Simply let the voters decide the abortion question with a constitutional amendment question, and the issue will be forever resolved.
Tom LubnauApril 26, 2025
Oil And Gas Producers Want To Chill Despite Push To Drill, Baby, Drill
The Trump administration is pulling out all the stops to “drill, baby, drill” in a push for more oil and gas drilling on public land. But low oil prices have producers in Wyoming wanting to instead "chill, baby, chill” to boost the market.
David MadisonApril 26, 2025
Cody Couple Grows Tropical Fruits Year-Round In Unique Geothermal Greenhouse
Lynn and Karl Lampe of Cody grow fruits and vegetables all year-round in their self-designed and unique geothermal greenhouse. The greenhouse uses the earth’s temperature to regulate growing conditions, making it possible to grow tropical fruits.
Amber SteinmetzApril 26, 2025
Locals Say Best Thing About Cooke City Is That It’s ‘Not New York City’
Thousands of tourists visit Cooke City, Montana, outside the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The local Alpine Motel publishes an annual list of what those visitors can expect to experience there. No. 1 is it’s “not New York City.”
Andrew RossiApril 26, 2025