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Letter To The Editor: Gordon Shouldn't Have Dodged Debate

To the editor: Gov. Gordon first accepted, then backed out, citing unwillingness to add to the confusion over climate change. Whatever his reasons, he missed a huge opportunity to educate Wyoming citizens on the dangers of the climate crisis to Wyoming.

November 26, 2023

This image from Field & Stream magazine proves the legitimacy of Wyoming’s golden trout record, according to JoAn Neumayer, who said she was there when the fish was caught in 1948 by a client of her father, who was a fishing guide.

Pinedale Woman Says She Was There When Record 11-Pound Wyoming Golden Trout Was Caught

Although there has been speculation that Wyoming's 11-pound, 4-ounce golden trout record is suspect, a Pinedale woman says it's legitimate as she was there when the fish was caught in 1948 by a client of her father, who was a fishing guide.

Mark HeinzNovember 26, 2023

Mountain man Hugh Glass does battle with a sow grizzly in this exhibit at the Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale.

Mountain Man Hugh Glass’ Real And Embellished Legacy Inspired ‘The Revenant’

Filmmakers consulted with Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale when they made “The Revenant,” and an exhibit shows Glass wielding a Bowie knife in a battle with a grizzly. Now they're hearing rumors of a sequel to the movie.

November 26, 2023

Ramaco's coal mine in northern Wyoming is revealing potential to be a huge rare earths deposit. The company has assets all over the country, like this mine in the Eastern U.S.

$37 Billion Rare Earths Bonanza May Only Be The Beginning For Wyoming Coal Mine

Ramaco Resources in northern Wyoming says it’s discovered the largest unconventional rare earths deposit in the United States, a $37 billion bonanza that can make the Cowboy State ground zero for domestic production of the stuff.

Renée JeanNovember 26, 2023

Jade Moser puts her welding talents to use on creating a huge 10-foot, 5,000-pound horse sculpture.

Wyoming Metal Artists Dumpster Dive To Create 10-Foot, 5,000-Pound Horse

Terry Bison Ranch owner Dan Thiel and Jaden Moser are dumpster diving to find material to create another uniquely Wyoming metal sculpture for the 27,500-acre operation — a 10-foot, 5,000-pound horse.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 26, 2023

Dornan's Restaurant: The Food Is Great But The View Is Unbelievable

If there's a better view from a restaurant in Wyoming, then we haven't seen it. For 100 years, Dornan's restaurant in Grand Teton National Park has provided great food and spectacular views.

Jake NicholsNovember 26, 2023

Rod Miller: Barbarians At The Gate Or A New Dawn for Wyoming?

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "If the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, as they themselves predict, actually runs the table during next year’s election, what can we expect? Don’t laugh, it could happen."

Rod MillerNovember 26, 2023

The wind does not blow much in Lander. Here is the snow piling up on the back deck at the Sniffin home.

Bill Sniffin: On My Mind – Blizzards, Folks We’ll Miss, And Advice For Newcomers

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Good God, the snow just keeps on coming! It is now being measured in feet here in Lander, not inches."

Bill SniffinNovember 26, 2023

Students taught by Elise Mayor stand in front of the Big Four School in Four Mile near Kaycee in the late 1920s.

Strict Rules For Early Wyoming Teachers: No Makeup, Drinking Or Hanging Out

Like most teachers of her time, Elise Mayor had to sign a strict contract about her behavior when she began teaching in Wyoming in 1926 — no makeup, drinking or hanging out in ice cream shops.

Amber SteinmetzNovember 26, 2023

The communities of Casper, Wyoming, and Fort Collins, Colorado, are connected by more than 222 miles of Interstate 25. Fort Collins was named for Lt. Col. William O. Collins and Casper for his son, 2nd Lt. Caspar Collins.

Casper, Wyoming, And Fort Collins, Colorado, Named For Father And Son Soldiers

Casper, Wyoming, and Fort Collins, Colorado, are connected by more than 222 miles of Interstate 25. They're named for father-son soldiers — Fort Collins for Lt. Col. William O. Collins and Casper for his son, 2nd Lt. Caspar Collins.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 26, 2023

The Winchester Model 70 has been upheld as the gold standard for hunting rifles for nearly 90 years, earning the nickname "The Rifleman's Rifle."

Why The Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Is Still ‘The Rifleman’s Rifle’

The Winchester Model 70 remains one of America’s most popular rifles, but pre-1964 models are particularly coveted by serious shooters and collectors. The rifle is so good it's called "The rifleman's rifle."

Mark HeinzNovember 25, 2023

Clarence Fisher reads the Torah at a local Cheyenne coffee shop. He said finding God saved his soul and changed his perspective on life. After 32 years in prison, he's now living his best second life.

After 32 Years In Prison, Cheyenne Man Making Up For Lost Time

Clarence Fisher hasn’t wasted a minute making up for lost time, and he has a lot to make up for. Fisher was released from the Wyoming State Penitentiary in Rawlins in 2020 after spending 32 years there. Now he owns his own business just bought his own home.

Leo WolfsonNovember 25, 2023

Cavigelli points out the marks left in the sandstone by a rock saw. Cavigelli, a paleontologist working at the Tate Geological Museum, plans to return to the place where this block was found to hopefully find more well-preserved fossils from the Wasatch Formation, which could reveal crocodiles, turtles, fish and other animals.

Wyoming Rancher Discovers Rare Cache Of 50 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Fish

A rancher in Converse County discovered at least seven fossilized gar fish believed to be between 50-55 million years old. After hundreds of hours of work, the specimens are on display at the Tate Museum in Casper.

Andrew RossiNovember 25, 2023

Kim Redding, a Lander, Wyoming, native was shocked to find this historically important piece of history for sale on eBay, left, an 1876 peace medal given to Chief Washakie by President Ulysses S. Grant.

Chief Washakie's 1876 Peace Medal From President Grant Bought Off eBay By Lander Native

A Lander native may have stumbled across a significant piece of Wyoming history for sale on eBay – a peace medal given to Chief Washakie by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1876. Washakie's great-grandson believes it's authentic.

Mark HeinzNovember 25, 2023

An experience at one of Jerry Zhang's restaurants, like the Ichiban in Riverton, is entertaining as well as delicious.

Meet The Hong Kong Chef Behind Rural Wyoming’s Fast-Growing Japanese Restaurants

Jerry Zhang, a Hong Kong native and trained chef who came to the U.S. legally, said he moved here to realize the American dream. He now owns five Ichiban and Sapporo restaurants in Gillette, Evanston, Rock Springs, Riverton, and Sheridan.

Renée JeanNovember 25, 2023

Wyoming History: Yellowstone’s Place In The Last Stand Of The Nez Perce Almost Lost To History

As the Nez Perce Tribe was making its way to a U.S. government-established reservation, they moved through Yellowstone as they made their last stand as a free people.

Candy MoultonNovember 25, 2023

Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Saturday, November 25, 2023

Saturday's headlines include: * Thanksgiving storm closed highways, caused crashes * “Battle In the Barn” makes college wrestling Western * There really is an Armpit, Wyoming

Wendy CorrNovember 25, 2023

The Daniel Junction Foodmart is located near the intersection of Highways 191 and 189 in Sublette County. The Bear Den Restaurant is located in the rear of the building.

Eating Wyoming: The Bear Den In Daniel Lays Claim To State’s Best Burger

Tourists and travelers have been stopping at Daniel Junction since 1940 when the original business on the site was established by Leander “Linn” Sargent and his wife Helen. The Bear's Den restaurant is where the locals eat.

November 25, 2023

The space shuttle on a 747 at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.

Wyoming People: Larry LaRose Never Went To Space, But He Flew The Space Shuttle

Larry LaRose never went into space, but his lucky number 13 draft position in the Vietnam War led to a career as a military flight engineer, including flying 747 jets to taxi space shuttles around the United States.

Renée JeanNovember 24, 2023

A University of Wyoming grappler ties up with an opponent from Campbell University in a barn on the Deerwood Ranch in Centennial, Wyoming, dubbed "The Battle in the Barn."

UW Wrestling Hosts "Battle In The Barn" In Centennial; Streamed On UFC Fight Pass

They called it “The Battle in the Barn.” The University of Wyoming Cowboys wrestling team hosted a North Carolina university at more than 8,000 feet elevation in a barn in the Snowy Range livestreamed to hundreds of thousands viewers on UFC Fight Pass.

Jake NicholsNovember 24, 2023

A semitrailer was torn open, spilling a load of ground beef across Interstate 80 Thursday evening after a pileup involving several semitrailers.

Wyoming Highways A Gallery Of Black Ice, Blowing Snow And Pileups

Several of Wyoming's state and federal highways were either closed or under high-impact advisories for black ice, stalled vehicles and extreme blow-over risks after a Thanksgiving storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow across the state.

Andrew RossiNovember 24, 2023

The iconic Molesworth House in Cody is a showcase of Western Wyoming culture, designed and built by famed furniture designer Thomas Molesworth.

Built By Legendary Furniture Designer, Cody’s Molesworth House Is Pure Wyoming

The Molesworth House in Cody is more than a charming throwback to Western heritage. It’s the only building designed and built by the man who defined early 20th century Western interior design.

Andrew RossiNovember 24, 2023

A group of spelunkers gather at Armpit, Wyoming.

There Really Is A Place Named Armpit, Wyoming

People like to say that this place or that is the “armpit” of Wyoming. But there really is a place named Armpit. And while you can go there, it’s hardly the armpit of the Cowboy State.

Wendy CorrNovember 24, 2023

Wire fences can be fatal for wildlife that get caught in them.

‘Mercy Killing’ Wyoming Big Game Is Illegal — Unless You Have A Hunting Tag

If you come across an injured or wounded big game animal in Wyoming, and you don’t have a valid tag for that sex and species – legally, you have to let it suffer until a game warden or law enforcement officer can come shoot it.

Mark HeinzNovember 24, 2023

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