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Third Video Of Man Running After Bear Posted; This Time Bear Goes After Him
A third video of the same unidentified man harassing bears, allegedly in Yellowstone, has shown up on Instagram. But this time, the bear stood its ground and went back after him.
Mark HeinzJune 12, 2023
Sarah Penn: Public Libraries Shouldn't Condone Criminality
In a guest column, Rep. Sarah Penn writes, "Why do adults in positions of leadership not understand it’s a problem for public libraries to promote materials to children that condone the possession and distribution of illegal child pornography?"
June 12, 2023
Curt Gowdy's 98-Year-Old Widow Christens New Little House At Curt Gowdy State Park
In a rare public appearance, Curt Gowdy's 98-year-old widow Jerre was the center of attention Saturday to christen the Little House on the Park, a new feature at Curt Gowdy State Park.
Renée JeanJune 12, 2023
Degenfelder Vows To Continue Fight Against ‘Educational Establishment’ At Conservative Summit
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder told a crowd at Saturday’s Western Conservative Summit in Denver that she’ll continue to fight “the left” and its push of a woke “educational establishment.”
Leo WolfsonJune 12, 2023
Yes, Cows Are More Dangerous Than Bears & Sharks Combined But 30-Cow 'Cow Attack' Is An Outlier
Although cows are typically docile animals, cows kill roughly 20 people each year in the United States — more than bears and sharks combined. But the recent 30-cow 'cow-attack' which left a Colorado woman hospitalized is extraordinary, say Wyoming ranchers.
Mark HeinzJune 12, 2023
Dave Simpson: Dipping A Toe Into Social Activism
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "If your scolding woke agenda is more important to you than your product, count me out. I've got options."
Dave SimpsonJune 12, 2023
Sheep Shearer Says Fatal Stabbing Was Self-Defense, Asks Court To Drop Murder Charge
A New Zealand sheep shearer says stabbing her fiancé who had a “powder keg” temper was self-defense, after a pattern of abuse that included isolating, abusing and choking her.
Clair McFarlandJune 12, 2023
Old-School Trucker Says I-80 Is Closed Far Too Much In The Winter Now But Truckers Knew How Drive In the 1970s
Wyoming Truckers Clyde Green and Kyle Holloway showed off their rigs at the Shell Rotella Super Rigs Truck Show in Gillette on Saturday. Green said back in the 1970s, they’d drive in blizzards and white-outs that would get I-80 closed today but "everybody knew how to drive" back then.
June 12, 2023
Wyoming Jeepers Build Big Audience Through Off-Roading In Bighorns And Badlands
Two Wyoming couples started making videos of their Jeep adventures through Wyoming’s backcountry, and have built a significant audience in social media. They've produced nearly 50 videos so far in many hard-to-reach or practically unknown places.
Renée JeanJune 12, 2023
The Mighty Jackalope: Wyoming's Version Of Bigfoot Or The Loch Ness Monster
Jackalopes, Wyoming’s mythical antler-rabbits, are everywhere you look around downtown Douglas. The famous critter has become part of the town’s identity and its push to market itself.
Leo WolfsonJune 11, 2023
Wyoming People: Laramie’s Steve Grabowski Is One Of The World’s Last Old-Fashioned Opticians
Steve Grabowski is one of the last old-fashioned opticians in the country. He does house calls, he's had customers for decades, and he's got a list of customers and visitors from 43 countries. And going to his shop in Laramie is like entering a museum.
Renée JeanJune 11, 2023
Yellowstone's 500-Year-Flood: One Year Later, Remarkably It's Nearly Recovered
It was nearly a year ago that a 500-year flash flood destroyed bridges and roads, and forced the closure of America’s first national park. Visitors to Yellowstone now might not realize the extent of the damage or the work it took to get the park back into shape.
Wendy CorrJune 11, 2023
Wyoming People: State Rep. Ken Chestek Has Run More Than 90 Marathons — In All 50 States
Wyoming State Rep. Ken Chestek of Laramie has run more than 90 marathons, including at least one in each of the 50 U.S. states. And at almost 70 years old, he sees no reason to stop now.
Clair McFarlandJune 11, 2023
Letter To Editor: A Closer Look at Speaker Sommers' Criticism Of Wyoming Freedom Caucus
Dear editor: "Speaker Sommers' voting record aligns 80.93% with Democrat Rep. Yin while only aligning 52.32% with the most conservative Republican, Rep. Bear. Does this make him a free thinker within the Republican Party or a Democrat in Republican clothing?"
June 11, 2023
Rod Miller: Get Off Rod Miller’s Lawn!
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Don’t let a wet spell or two fool you into complacency; the high creeks and rivers you see in Wyoming today are nothing more than fossil water being recirculated. The need to conserve this essential but finite resource is as critical as ever."
Rod MillerJune 11, 2023
You’re Saying It Wrong: The Most Mispronounced Places in Wyoming
There's Togwotee Pass, the Popo Agie River, Gros Ventre Wilderness, and the town of Dubois. If you're not from here, chances are you're saying them wrong. For our new friends in Wyoming and tourists alike, here's our first ever, Wyoming Pronunciation Guide.
Jake NicholsJune 11, 2023
Wyoming Bikers Practice ‘Two-Wheel Therapy’ In Riding For Suicide Awareness
More than 100 motorcycle riders gathered in Sublette County on Saturday and took their message of suicide awareness and prevention to Wyoming highways Saturday for the Boulder Poker Run.
Leo WolfsonJune 11, 2023
He Grew Up In Wyoming Eating Taco John’s, Now CEO Jim Creel Is Retiring
Jim Creel grew up in Casper eating Taco John’s every single day. So when he had a chance to help run the Wyoming-based restaurant chain, he jumped and later became CEO. After 23 years, he's retiring.
Renée JeanJune 11, 2023
Cheyenne Man Donates 39 Gallons Of Blood, Credited With Saving 933 Lives
Cheyenne’s Howard Dykes has donated 39 gallons of blood over the past 60 years, saving 933 lives in the process, including two Rh factor babies.
Renée JeanJune 11, 2023
What The Heck Is … That Lonely Big Boy Statue In the Middle Of A Field In Wapiti, Wyoming?
The Wapiti Big Boy may seem like it’s been randomly abandoned in a Wyoming field on the highway to Yellowstone National Park. Truth is, it’s well cared-for and Big Boy’s owner put him there on purpose.
Greg JohnsonJune 11, 2023
Dennis Sun: It's Grilling Season
Columnist Dennis Sun writes a new study, "...found lab-grown or 'cultivated' imitation meat’s environmental impact is likely to be “orders of magnitude” higher than retail beef, based on current and near-term production methods."
Dennis SunJune 11, 2023
NBA Championship: Denver Nuggets Tickets Range From $1,000 To $50,000+
The good news is tickets are available for Game 5 of the NBA championship between the Nuggets and Miami in Denver. The bad news is ticket prices have gone from an average of $57 during the regular season to between $1,000 and $50,000 per ticket.
Jimmy OrrJune 11, 2023
Wyoming People: Glenrock Family Opens Hearts, Home To Adopt 6 Kids With Down Syndrome
The Pinkerton family in Glenrock, Wyoming, is remarkable in many ways, but stands out because seven of the nine who live at home were born with a range of developmental issues, from Down syndrome to dwarfism.
Wendy CorrJune 11, 2023
Suicide Rates ‘Unprecedented’ At Wyoming Mines, Claiming Seven Miners At Four Mines
At the four soda ash mines in southwest Wyoming, seven miners have taken their own lives in the past five years. In that same period, there were no deaths from accidents, making suicide the greatest safety risk at Wyoming mines.
June 11, 2023