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Atlantic City was a Wyoming gold rush boom town that drew fortune-seekers from all over. Deadly winters and dangerous work made for a tough life that raised generations of even tougher kids — a legacy that still defines the town.

Letter To The Editor: Passing Proposition 1 Puts The Taxpayer In Charge

Dear editor: Part of our reason for selecting Wyoming was the freedoms enjoyed here. The possibility of losing one’s home and property due to inability to pay taxes infringes on freedom and real home ownership.

October 19, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, October 19, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Horse Rescued In Yellowstone * Ranchers Who Tame Wild Mustangs * Tragedy: Cheyenne Man Had Gas Pedal Floored

Mac WatsonOctober 18, 2026

Ken Wohl loved hunting in the Snowy Range mountains west of Laramie. He also loved his 1977 Chevy Scottsdale pickup he bought new.

Brothers Take Dad's 1977 Chevy Into Snowies To Spread His Ashes On Elk Hunt

After spreading their father’s ashes on an elk hunt in the Snowy Range, two Casper brothers used the 1977 Chevrolet Scottsdale pickup their dad bought new in Medicine Bow to recover an elk. “It was like one last hunt with Pop,” one brother said.

Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2026

A debate over whether it's unprofessional to bring a coffee drink to a job interview is heating up. In Wyoming, employers are mixed, with some saying they wouldn't like it to others who say they wouldn't be bothered at all.

Is Bringing A Latte To A Job Interview Unprofessional? Wyoming Employers Split

Wyoming has become part of a growing debate over whether it’s unprofessional for Gen Z job applicants to bring coffee drinks to interviews. Some employers told Cowboy Sate Daily it's not impressive, while others say it's no big deal.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

Park County Courthouse Isn’t Haunted — Unless You Count The Ghost Who Makes Toast

The 114-year-old Park County Courthouse in Cody doesn't seem to have any vengeful spirits, unless you count the ghost who makes toast on the second floor. “Whoever opens the courthouse will smell toast” when nobody’s there, said one staffer.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026

Melody Rupple, in Lander, has already started an adaptive equipment lending library called TrekAbility, helping people with mobility challenges get outside without first buying thousands of dollars worth of specialized gear.

How A Jackson Quadriplegic And Lander Mom Are Opening Outdoors To The Disabled

Wyoming’s rugged terrain is difficult for people in top physical shape to navigate, and nearly impossible for those with disabilities. A Jackson quadriplegic and mom from Lander are changing that, making adaptive devices available when insurance won’t.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

Tosh Asano carries the ball during an inter-camp game.

Statistically, Heart Mountain Eagles Were Wyoming's Best High School Football Team

The Heart Mountain Eagles had an .857 winning percentage from 1943-1944, all of them inside a World War II internment camp. “The adversity these guys had to face is the kind of stuff that builds resilience, their accomplishments shouldn’t be forgotten," one historian said.

Leo Wolfson For Cowboy State DailyOctober 18, 2026

Wyoming Hereford Ranch is the nation’s oldest continuously registered livestock operation, but was once almost decimated by bad genetics. The Cheyenne ranch’s rise, fall, and resurrection includes John Wayne attending sales and a pair of historic bulls.

Inside The Wyoming Hereford Ranch, Oldest Registered Livestock Operations In U.S.

Wyoming Hereford Ranch is the nation’s oldest continuously registered livestock operation. John Wayne had a favorite seat at its sale barn and two of its legendary bulls are a through line for much of the nation’s Hereford cattle today.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

A crowd gathers for the dedication for the Waiomina boot in Waimea, Hawaii. Waiomina is how Hawaiians pronounce "Wyoming."

How An 8-Foot-Tall Cheyenne Cowboy Boot Wound Up In Hawaii

One of Cheyenne’s giant hand-painted 8-foot-tall cowboy boots — that are located all over Wyoming's capital city — is located 3,300 miles away in Waimea, Hawaii. The boot honors a Hawaiian cowboy’s 1908 steer-roping win at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

When a Pennsylvania couple saw photos of a big Bat-Signal lighting up a hillside over Afton, Wyoming, Emily and Justin Sweitzer drove 2,000 miles to see it. It was a tribute to their 7-year-old son Issac, a huge Batman fan, who died seven years ago in a car crash.

Grieving Parents Drive 2,000 Miles To See Afton Man's Bat-Signal On Hillside

When a Pennsylvania couple saw photos of a big Bat-Signal lighting up a hillside over Afton, Wyoming, they drove 2,000 miles to see it. It was a tribute to their 7-year-old son, a huge Batman fan, who died seven years ago in a car crash.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

Members of the Alliance for Historic Wyoming Lincoln Highway "Unbarred" tour visited the Fossil Cabin Museum, 5 miles from Medicine Bow.

Wyoming’s Famous Fossil Cabin Off Limits To Public Because It Can’t Get Insured

Wyoming’s famous Fossil Cabin, billed as the “world’s oldest cabin,” has been moved to Medicine Bow. But it hasn’t reopened to the public because until the town’s insurance company will cover it. “There’s no way to put a price on it,” the mayor said.

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says southern Wyoming ski resorts are likely to get more snow this winter than those in the north part of the state.

This Year's El Niño Means Ski Resorts In Southern Wyoming Likely To Get More Snow

While the first snow is encouraging, Meteorologist Don Day expects this winter’s El Niño pattern to divide Wyoming’s ski outlook, with better snow conditions in the south than in the north. “It’s really hard to get any worse than what we had last year."

Renée JeanOctober 18, 2026

After fleeing the Chicago mafia, "Old Steve" Gorshum spent 20 years tending goats and living in a hand-built stone home in the Bighorns, telling his neighbors he was hiding from his past. Old Steve often shared tales of his mafia days with neighbors.

‘Old Steve’ Hid From Chicago Mob For 20 Years Raising Goats Near Buffalo, Wyoming

A former Chicago mobster known as “Old Steve” spent 20 years hiding out in a squat, home-built stone house outside of Buffalo raising goats. It was far removed from his former life in the mafia as a guy who knew where the bodies were buried — and didn’t want to join them.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026

Sue, the fully tackled palomino, in the Bechler Region of Yellowstone National Park shortly after her was found and rescued on Friday.

Sue’s Safe! Fully-Tacked Horse Rescued After A Week Lost In Yellowstone

Sue, a 15-year-old fully outfitted palomino gelding, was rescued Friday after spending a week lost in a remote area of southwest Yellowstone. "The only things lost were my bridle, my phone, and a little weight on Sue," the horse's owner told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026

Tom Lubnau: Governor's Debate — Louder And Faster Doesn’t Make It True

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Bextel fired off claims about scams, swamp creatures and baseball bats while Barlow explained the Constitution and the budget process. If you were scoring on volume, Bextel won. But, volume is not the measure. Competence is."

Tom LubnauOctober 18, 2026

Dan Knievel and Nick Boltin returned to Gillette after successful careers to launch their cybersecurity startup, White Hat Rescue. Here, Nick sets up a secure server for a client.

Gillette Cybersecurity Duo On Mission To Stop Cyber-Hackers From Destroying Lives

Last week, a Gillette woman inadvertently handed over control of everything — bank accounts, credit cards, etc. to an online scammer. The police couldn't help but a local cybersecurity duo stopped the criminal just in time. He was trying to access her house deed.

Jen KocherOctober 18, 2026

Bill Sniffin: $66 Billion Project Could Be Poster Child Of Wyoming’s Latest Boom

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Wyoming, by tradition, has functioned as a boom/bust economy over its long years of statehood. Today, we are seeing perhaps its 16th boom. This is great news.”

Bill SniffinOctober 18, 2026

Joan Barron: Tax Referendums Hot Here And In Colorado

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Although Colorado and Wyoming have wide differences in their political leanings and lifestyles, the two neighboring states have something in common. Both states have explosive tax issues on their general election ballots."

Joan BarronOctober 18, 2026

Bryan and Katie Mantle handle the daily operations at Mantle Ranch that involves meeting BLM requirements, hosting people who want to adopt horses, and all the spontaneity that 118 horses can deliver in a training process.

Meet The Wheatland Ranchers Who Tame Wild Mustangs Before They’re Adopted

A Wheatland ranch family has dedicated the past 30 years to taming about 2,000 wild Wyoming mustangs before they’re adopted. Getting them “gentled” and ready to ride requires a lot of patience and willingness to land in the dirt.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 18, 2026

Images from a video taken by the Steve and Vlada March family shows a violent eruption of Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on July 23, 2024.

15,000-Year-Old Geyser Data Found In Yellowstone Lakes Predicts Next 15,000 Years

New scientific research reveals how Yellowstone National Park's geysers have carved through the area over the past 15,000 years. They're using what they find at the bottom of freshwater lakes in the park's geyser basins to predict the next 15,000 years.

Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2026

Black-footed ferrets are doing OK in the vast Shirely Basin but are apparently struggling near Meeteetse, where they were discovered in 1981.

45 Years After Black-Footed Ferrets Found Near Meeteetse, None Show Up For Count

Forty-five years after black-footed ferrets thought to be extinct were surprisingly rediscovered near Meeteetse, the population is struggling again. None were spotted during the latest population survey there, which wrapped up last month.

Mark HeinzOctober 17, 2026

Harvey Deselms inspects one of the statues at the PRCA that will be moving to Wyoming.

Behind The Scenes Of The Massive Effort To Move PRCA Headquarters To Cheyenne

Moving huge bronze sculptures is just one piece of the massive effort underway to move the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association headquarters from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne. Behind the scenes, a small army is working to get the move finished by December 2028.

Renée JeanOctober 17, 2026

In the mining camp of Hartville (pictured), men took the custom of sitting up all night next to a dead friend to the next level. While playing poker and enjoying a shot of whiskey, they’d make sure the dead man was included as part of his wake. Inset: Poker game from Wyoming State Archives

In Wyoming Mining Camps, Dead Men Would Play Poker And Smoke Cigars

In the event someone died at a mining camp — and out of fear that one could be buried alive — miners would stay up with their dead friend overnight. That included, sitting them up and playing poker. The corpse’s winnings would defray funeral expenses.

Jackie DorothyOctober 17, 2026

During his years as a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer on the Wind River Reservation, Leslie Shakespeare had encounters with strange lights, people that weren’t supposed to be there and sounds he couldn’t explain.

Apparitions, Lights And Ghost Soldier: Wind River Cop Says Rez Is Plenty Scary

Leslie Shakespeare saw some unexplainable things as a cop on the Wind River Reservation, including strange lights guiding him, apparitions and a ghost soldier. “I got a cold feeling that wasn’t from the temperature,” he said of his first case, a murder.

Jackie DorothyOctober 17, 2026

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