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Grandma Who Killed Huge Grizzly With 1 Shot From .22 Still Amazes Wyoming Hunters
One of the largest grizzlies ever recorded was killed in 1953 with a single shot from a .22 rifle wielded by a 63-year-old grandmother in Canada. She had hunted and trapped her entire life, so she knew bear anatomy well -- and knew where to place the shot.
Mark HeinzAugust 04, 2024
"Every State Is A Border State": Border Wall Visit Eye-Opening For Wyoming Legislators
A group of Wyoming legislators say the impact the Mexican crime cartels are having on the border crisis is sobering. All said they will support legislation that would give money specifically for more law enforcement efforts at the border in Arizona.
Leo WolfsonAugust 04, 2024
Evacuation Lifted For Pleasant Valley Fire, But Ranchers Worried For Cattle
More than 200 people showed up at the Guernsey-Sunrise High School late Saturday afternoon to discuss the latest on the Pleasant Valley Fire. During the briefing, Goshen and Platte County emergency officials lifted evacuation orders for the communities north of Guernsey.
Pat MaioAugust 04, 2024
Greybull Cheers Local Teen Who Finally Gets A New Heart
Ayden Skillman has lived much of his life without a complete heart because of a congenital heart defect. Now his hometown of Greybull, Wyoming, is cheering the local 18-year-old who’s always shown tons of heart who finally has a new one.
Renée JeanAugust 04, 2024
Bar Workers From Across The U.S. Flock To Sturgis To Make Big Money
Bartenders and waiters from across the country flock to Sturgis for the annual motorcycle rally where the population swells from 7,200 people to about 500,000. They say they can earn up to a fourth of their annual income during the 10-day rally.
Justin GeorgeAugust 03, 2024
Wyoming, Montana Done Waiting, Give Feds Deadline To Delist Grizzlies
The governors of Wyoming and Montana both say their states are done waiting for grizzly bears to be delisted from endangered status. Both governors said they will initiate lawsuits if the decision is not made quickly.
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2024
Casper Freaks Out When Trio Of 50-Year-Old Creepy Kid Mannequins Listed For Sale
When a trio of 50-year-old child mannequins turned up for sale earlier this week in Casper, dozens of people tried to buy them. They say their dead, emotionless faces, real human hair, and vacant eyes left them fabulously freaked out.
Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2024
Harley-Davidson Called Out For ‘Woke’ Policies During Sturgis Rally
Although conservative voices are criticizing Harley Davidson's CEO for his support of climate change policies and DEI, the atmosphere in Sturgis is as festive and rowdy as ever. The Harley dealership in Gillette said there is no slowdown in business either.
Justin GeorgeAugust 03, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: The Experience In Pinedale Lives Up To Its Name
The Experience at Lakeside in Pinedale lives up to its name. The restaurant and bar sits beside Fremont Lake’s deep, blue, crystal-clear water surrounded by the beautiful Wind River Range off in the distance.
Renée JeanAugust 03, 2024
The American West: The Great Wyoming Diamond Swindle Of 1871
During the Gilded Age, the Rocky Mountain West had its share of speculation in get-rich-quick schemes. One such design happened in Wyoming. It was an elaborate con about the discovery of a mother lode of diamonds in Carbon County.
Terry A. Del BeneAugust 03, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Wyoming Politics Featuring Flyers, Candy Bars, And The One And Done Club
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “We gave away 10,000 candy bars. I was the only candidate in history who gained weight during his campaign!”
Bill SniffinAugust 03, 2024
The American West: The Death of Buffalo Bill
When the doctor announced that Buffalo Bill Cody had no more than thirty-six hours to live, the old performer called his brother-in-law to his bedside to play cards.
James A. CrutchfieldAugust 03, 2024
New Yorker Has Terrifying Grizzly Encounter, Still Wants To Return To Wyoming
A hiker from Queens came face-to-face with a grizzly while hiking the Continental Divide earlier this summer. She filmed the encounter so when people found her phone, they would know how she died. But, because she didn't panic, she survived and wants to come back out west.
Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2024
Jack Reacher Author Lee Child Loves His Wyoming Home, But Hates Wind Farm Project
Lee Child, author of the hugely popular Jack Reacher novels, picked up his belongings and escaped the hectic lifestyle of New York City and moved to Tie Siding, Wyoming eight years ago. He loves Wyoming but hates the Rail Tie wind farm project.
Pat MaioAugust 03, 2024
Mandy Fabel: The Westby Way- How Ingenuity, Hard Work Shaped The Director Of WYDOT
Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "The year was 1994 and Darin Westby was building a miniature Formula 1 car for a race in Detroit, Michigan. As a graduating senior at the University of Wyoming College of Engineering, Darin needed a senior project."
Mandy FabelAugust 03, 2024
Pleasant Valley Fire Saturday Update: 30% Contained, Plans In The Works To Lift Evacuation Orders
Update Saturday morning: Evacuation orders for a 30%-contained wildfire that threatened Hartville and surrounding communities Friday evening may be lifted later Saturday, the Wyoming State Forestry Division said.
Pat MaioAugust 03, 2024
Almost $1B Spent So Far To Push Through $25B Mega Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Kroger and Albertsons have already spent nearly $1 billion to push through a massive $25 billion mega grocery merger. That’s even as three legal cases are teeing up that are bound to cost more.
Renée JeanAugust 03, 2024
Wildfire Burns Harriet Hageman’s Family Homestead, More Evacuations Ordered
A 25,000-acre wildfire raging through the Haystack Hills of eastern Wyoming burned Harriet Hageman’s family homestead. She fought back tears talking about the “devastating” fire. Meanwhile, more evacuations were ordered late Friday.
Pat MaioAugust 03, 2024
Sturgis Rally Has Just Begun, But Bartenders Asking — Where Are The Drinkers?
From scheduling events later in the day to IV stations, Sturgis knows many come to its famous motorcycle rally to tie one on. But with a largely older population, a question bartenders were asking on the first day — where are the drinkers?
Justin GeorgeAugust 03, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation with Chancey Williams
This week, host Wendy Corr catches up with Moorcroft native and Nashville recording artist Chancey Williams. Recently installed into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame, Chancey talks rodeo, Toby Keith, and playing on the Grand Ole Opry stage.
Wendy CorrAugust 03, 2024
Rocky Mountain Power Wants 14.7% Rate Hike For Wind and Transmission Costs
Rocky Mountain Power announced Friday it’s filed a request for a 14.7% increase in power bills in Wyoming. The rate hike would raise $123.5 million for new high-voltage transmission lines, a wind farm and power plants.
Pat MaioAugust 03, 2024
Minnesota's 'Draconian' Self-Defense Ruling Exposes Loophole In Wyoming Law
When the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday crafted a groundbreaking rule against the self-defense concept of standing one’s ground, it highlighted a potential loophole in Wyoming’s own laws, says a firearms law expert.
Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2024
Adopted Son Arrested In Murder Of Man Dumped At Mirror Lake In Snowy Range
The adopted adult son of a Colorado man whose body was wrapped in a tarp and dumped near Mirror Lake in the Snowy Range was charged Friday with second-degree murder. The deceased man was found with a bullet hole in the back of his skull.
Jen KocherAugust 02, 2024
Targets Of Wyoming Freedom PAC Mailers Send Cease And Desist Demand
Two Fremont County legislators say they may sue the campaign arm of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus if it doesn’t stop sending false mailers to voters.
Clair McFarlandAugust 02, 2024