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No Sign Of Nessie, But Wyoming’s Been Revealing Real Monsters For Decades
While hundreds of volunteers and the latest technology couldn’t find a trace of the Loch Ness Monster this weekend, Wyoming’s prehistoric seabeds have been revealing real monsters for decades.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2023
Giant Fireball Streaks Across Night Sky Over Southern Wyoming
A giant fireball reported streaking over southern Wyoming and northern Colorado in the wee hours Sunday morning was likely an unusually large meteor.
Greg JohnsonAugust 28, 2023
Two Dead In Casper Murder-Suicide After Physical Fight
The Natrona County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in which a 33-year-old Casper man fought with and shot a 58-year-old man, then shot himself.
Clair McFarlandAugust 28, 2023
Driskill, Sommers: Wyoming’s Permanent Savings
In a guest column, Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill and Speaker of the House Albert Sommers write, "In the 2023 General Session, the Freedom Caucus voted against a budget that will save nearly $1.5 billion by the end of fiscal year 2024. And, without blinking an eye, they voted for HB66 and HB116 which would have cost you the taxpayers nearly $1 billion."
August 28, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Monday, August 28, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio News for Monday, August 28, 2023
Wendy CorrAugust 28, 2023
What The Heck … Is That Giant Face On The Hill Overlooking Green River?
Mansface Hill on the west edge of Green River rises above the town with its unique rock formations that, from a certain angle, look like a man’s face in profile.
August 28, 2023
Historic Growing Season Leaves Southeast Wyoming A Sea Of Sunflowers
Goshen County sunflower growers and locals report the mild, wet summer has produced a prolific growing season for southeast Wyoming sunflowers.
Leo WolfsonAugust 28, 2023
Sometimes It Takes A Redneck To Get Out Of The Gnarliest Places In Wyoming
During his time rescuing snowmobiles in the backcountry and pulling pickups out of mud holes in western Wyoming, the owner of Redneck Rescue in Alpine said he’s also been credited with saving a few marriages.
August 28, 2023
Whoa! Runaway Stagecoach Barrels Out-Of Control Down Broadway In Jackson
A popular tourist attraction in downtown Jackson got a little more Western than usual when a two-horse team pulling a stagecoach got spooked and barreled out of control toward the town’s busiest intersection.
Jake NicholsAugust 27, 2023
Main Street Through Thermopolis Is Gigantic For One Reason: Mules
The main drag through Thermopolis is 150 feet wide, dwarfing most any other small town. Why it’s so wide is simple: So Henry Johnson could turn his 16-mule team around.
Renée JeanAugust 27, 2023
Dennis Sun: Why The Ag Community Should Be Concerned
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Ever since Joe Biden has been president, the West and its agriculture industry have been threatened and under attack – maybe not as threatened as the energy industry has, that is, up until lately."
Dennis SunAugust 27, 2023
Auctioneer Warren Thompson Celebrates 50 Years On The Mic At Fremont County Fair
Wyoming auctioneer Warren Thompson is celebrating his 50th year as auctioneer at the Fremont County Fair. Although he can squeeze in 400 words per minute while he's on the job, he cautions against fast-talking his wife, Sherry.
Jake NicholsAugust 27, 2023
Wyoming Places: Carter, Now A Ghost Town, Is Named For State's First Millionaire
Now it's all but a ghost town, but in Wyoming before statehood, William A. Carter established his namesake town in Uinta County. A cattle baron, merchant and politician, he became Wyoming's first millionaire.
John ThompsonAugust 27, 2023
Rod Miller: Old Men, Fire and Politics in the Big Empty
The herd had stampeded during a thunderstorm in the middle of the night. They scattered so severely that Rimrock, the night rider, dragged into camp to say, "They’re out there in little bunches. Some bunches have three or four in ‘em, some bunches have a dozen. But there are a lot of bunches out there than don’t have any in ‘em.”
Rod MillerAugust 27, 2023
One Of Only 2 Known Rare Union Pacific Buses Coming To Cheyenne
Michael Pannell of Cheyenne loves all things Union Pacific and collects historic railcars. Now he’s purchased a rare UP passenger bus, one of only two known to still exist, and bringing it to Cheyenne.
Greg JohnsonAugust 27, 2023
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Mary Flitner – My Ranch, Too
Mary Budd Flitner was the second of three daughters and her father expected them to “do a day’s work” on the ranch. They learned how to “read” and “finesse” cattle by understanding behavior and anticipating what cattle might do next.
Candy MoultonAugust 27, 2023
Bill Sniffin: Fantastic Landmark Arch Near Spot Where 15 Brave Firefighters Died 86 Years Ago
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This past week marks the 86th anniversary of the worst fire fighter disaster in Wyoming history. And that disaster occurred in the shadow of what might be the state’s most unique landmark."
Bill SniffinAugust 27, 2023
Wyoming’s 'Double Dub's' Aims To Repeat As National Buffalo Wing Fest Champs
Fresh off setting two world records, Wyoming’s Weitzels Wings (aka Double Dub's) is preparing to defend its title as Festival Favorite at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in New York over Labor Day Weekend.
Greg JohnsonAugust 27, 2023
Muscle Machines To Land Yachts, Summer Is Go-Time For Wyoming’s Gearheads
From muscle machines to land yachts, the summer classic car season in Wyoming wouldn’t be complete without the annual Cars, Cigars and Guitars show in Cheyenne.
Renée JeanAugust 27, 2023
Ghosts Of Wyoming's Railroad Heyday Haunt Evanston's Historic Roundhouse
The Evanston Roundhouse's heyday was in the early 1940s when its 350-person crew maintained steam locomotives and train cars of all shapes, sizes and purposes.
John ThompsonAugust 26, 2023
Eating Wyoming: Hulett's Ponderosa Cafe May Look Like A Dive But Doesn't Taste Like A Dive
Michael Dean Coronato, "the crabby chef" from New Jersey, owns the Ponderosa Cafe in Hulett. He’s catered for very large crowds over his 30-plus year career including backstage catering for Bruce Springsteen and other famous rock stars.
Renée JeanAugust 26, 2023
How Elvis (Indirectly) Helped Create A Divided Highway In Middle Of Nowhere, Wyoming
Before it was a back road between Rock River and Bosler, U.S. Highway 30 was one of Wyoming’s busiest stretches of road. A crash that killed one of Elvis Presley’s movie co-stars helped upgrade 19 miles of it with wide-open four-lane pavement.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2023
Wyoming Famous Monster Bucks: The Legend Of Goliath, Popeye And Morty
Three decades after they left hunters and wildlife photographers awestruck, Wyoming’s monster mule deer bucks “Popeye,” “Morty” and “Goliath” still have fans, and are commemorated by Wyoming Whiskey.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2023
For A Brief Time In 1940, Monkeys Were Loose In Yellowstone
Yellowstone has always had a diversity of wildlife within its borders. Back in 1940, monkeys were briefly a part of the ecosystem.
Mark HeinzAugust 26, 2023