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Yellowstone's Uncle Tom's Trail is Steep, Exhilarating — And Permanently Closed
The 328-step metal step staircase descending into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone offers spectacular views but is permanently closed. It was known as one of the most daring and exhilarating trails in the park but maintenance costs have forced its closure.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Finally Some Visual Progress At Cheyenne's Old Hitching Post Inn Site
Walls are going up for two hotels being built at the former site of Cheyenne's legendary Hitching Post Inn. Everhome Suites is one of the two hotels under construction, along with a recently signed corporate headquarters for a company that has yet to be revealed.
Renée JeanDecember 31, 2023
62 Bronze Sculptures All Around Wyoming Capitol Began As A Dream 15 Years Ago
Cheyenne’s 62 bronze statues — with more on the way — immortalize Wyoming history and culture all around the neighborhood of the Wyoming State Capitol, the realization of a dream Cheyenne art dealer Harvey Deselms had 15 years ago.
Renée JeanDecember 31, 2023
Greybull Building World-Class Museum To Bring Dinosaur Fossils Back To Wyoming
Greybull has an international reputation for producing important dinosaur fossils, but too often they find homes elsewhere. So now there is an effort to build a world-class museum to bring Greybull’s dinosaur artifacts home.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Wyoming Photographer Dave Bell Features Otherworldly Images In New Art Show
Noted Pinedale photographer Dave Bell will showcase many otherworldly images he took of Wyoming “astro-events” next month at a new art show. Bell's works include: light pillars, thunderstorms, astro-photography and more.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Wyoming’s Own Red Pony Salsa Is Author Craig Johnson’s Favorite And Growing Fast
Clearmont gardener Richard Rhoades' Red Pony Salsa is about to go big time. He’s one of only two Wyoming producers invited to the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, where thousands of retailers go to look for their next bestseller.
Renée JeanDecember 30, 2023
Just Passing Through: America Has Lived — And Died — On Wyoming's Historic Trails
The legacy of the historic California, Oregon and Mormon trails — and others — blazed through Wyoming is carved into the Cowboys State by the wagon ruts of pioneer pilgrims who passed through by the thousands, and died by the thousands.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 30, 2023
Casper’s Iconic 102-Year-Old Rialto Theater Sold, Will Become Community Hub
The historic Rialto Theater began in 1921 as a community spot for performing arts and events in Casper. More than a century later, a trio of local residents have bought the downtown landmark with a mission to take the theater back to its origins.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 30, 2023
Dennis Sun: Looking Forward To 2024
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Agriculture will always remember the winter of 2023, as 90 percent of ranchers and farmers in the region had never witnessed anything like it before. Even some who remembered the Blizzard of 1949 said last winter was worse."
Dennis SunDecember 30, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Terrible Winter, Big Loss Of Wildlife, Crazy BLM Plan Dominated The News In 2023
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "The biggest tragedy and what should be the biggest news story was the amazing loss of life among deer and antelope during these cold winter months.”
Bill SniffinDecember 30, 2023
Halley’s Comet Is Hurtling Toward The Earth Again: What If It Actually Hits Us?
Halley's Comet reached its farthest point from Earth earlier this month, which means it’s hurtling back toward Earth. So what if it smashes into Wyoming? We examine the potential impact...
Andrew RossiDecember 30, 2023
Vacant For 40 Years, Father-Son Duo Save Historic 130-Year-Old Opal Mercantile
After languishing in vacancy for 40 years, the historic Opal Mercantile in southwest Wyoming was on the verge of demolition when a father and son bought the building and are now restoring it.
December 30, 2023
How Long Would It Take To Zamboni Wyoming’s Fremont Lake?
We're all about answering the most important questions on the minds of Wyomingites. After learning that it would take 693 years to resurface Lake Superior with a Zamboni, we asked two local Zamboni drivers how long it would take to resurface Wyoming's Fremont Lake. Good news -- not nearly as long.
Jake NicholsDecember 30, 2023
Cheyenne Hospital Says It Can’t Be Sued For Not Treating Crash Victim Over Mask Policy
In response to a Colorado man's lawsuit claiming he was refused emergency medical care because he wouldn’t put on a face mask, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center says it has governmental immunity.
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2023
Clair McFarland: If Home Is A Kingdom, The Blanket Fort's The Rebel Base
Clair McFarland writes: "Whatever legislative session or trial those boys were having in the blanket fort was none of my business. I would just have to trust that justice would prevail. But justice did not prevail, because Middleborn was the commander."
Clair McFarlandDecember 30, 2023
Wyoming People: ‘Iron Mike’ Shares Devils Tower Retirement With Lots Of Mountain Lions
After traveling the world for an industrial explosives company, Mike Romano retired and finally has time to pursue his new passion — learning all he can about all the Wyoming mountain lions on his land near Devils Tower.
Mark HeinzDecember 30, 2023
Guest Column: Name-Calling For Fun and Profit
Guest columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Political name-calling does nothing to advance the debate. It demeans us all. We should not tolerate spewing political platitudes, demonizing disagreers and high and mighty self-labeling."
CSD StaffDecember 30, 2023
Guest Column: Congressional Western Caucus Working Harder Than Ever
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis writes, "During the past three decades we have grown to more than 100 members of the House and 20 Senators; yet our mission of serving the interests of farmers, ranchers, landowners and rural communities alike to ensure their legislative priorities are heard in our nation’s capital remains unchanged."
CSD StaffDecember 30, 2023
Famed ‘Ramland Wyoming’ Bighorn Herd Can’t Shake Pneumonia Breakout
There's no better place to view bighorn sheep in the state than "Ramland Wyoming," near Dubois. However, the animals are suffering from a lingering pneumonia outbreak that has taken the herd of 2,500 down to about 750.
Mark HeinzDecember 29, 2023
Wyomingites Who Lost Homes When Feds Let Roosevelt Fire Burn Watch Supreme Court
Dozens of Wyoming residents suing the federal government for letting the 2018 Roosevelt Fire burn — and consume their homes and property — are watching to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will take on a similar case about the same fire.
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2023
A Look At The Three Finalists Named To Fill Vacancy On Wyoming Supreme Court
The Judicial Nominating Commission has named three finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Wyoming Supreme Court: Tim Stubson, Stuart Healy III and Robert Jarosh.
Leo WolfsonDecember 29, 2023
Missing Woman In Laramie High-Speed Chase Says She Wasn't Trafficked, Just 'In Love'
A woman who was in a national missing-persons database was not being trafficked at a Laramie truck stop as first suspected. She told police she was just "in love." She and her lover, however, remain in jail on a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges.
Clair McFarlandDecember 29, 2023
Worried About No Snow And 50-Degree Days In December? Don Day Says Chill Out
While below-average snowpack across Wyoming so far could be concerning to some, Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says it's too early to draw any conclusions. “We're in the second quarter of a four-quarter game,” he said.
Andrew RossiDecember 29, 2023
The Roundup: A Conversation with Chris Navarro
Tune in to The Roundup, a podcast featuring voices, opinions, and perspectives from interesting people in the Cowboy State. Episode 4 features renowned Casper sculptor Chris Navarro.
Wendy CorrDecember 29, 2023