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Wyoming History: How Gebo’s Gung-Ho Junior Marines Served During World War II

In the dying coal town of Gebo during World War II, the patriotic Junior Marines were gung-ho in their wartime efforts of gathering scrap iron, marching and singing. They were inspired by the Wedlock brothers, two teens who left Gebo to fight the war.

Guest Column: Coal And Nuclear In Wyoming

Guest columnist Thomas Lubnau III writes, "Every dollar we invest in our students today is a down payment on a generation that can stay. Build the degree. Invest in these kids now, and we don't just win a plant. We give Wyoming children a reason to raise their families in Wyoming."

Gail Symons: You Can’t Just Gouge Our Savings To Save Firefighters From These Dumb Cuts 

Columnist Gail Symons writes: "Your household wouldn’t lump its paycheck, emergency savings and retirement into one pile of cash. But politicians call for that when they point to Wyoming’s investment principal as an answer to property tax losses."

Guest Column: Consent Is the Whole Point In The Child Marriage Bill

Rep. Mike Yin writes, "Consent matters in marriage. Consent matters in sex. Children cannot give it, and no marriage license should ever paper over that.'

Letter To The Editor: Rep. John Bear, Facts Matter — Especially When Making Serious Accusations

Dear editor: Rep. Bear recently claimed that "Lander parade-goers—including kids—were handed free condoms by the local LGBT advocacy group." If that happened, there should be evidence.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Monday, July 27, 2026

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Today's headlines include: *Patient Attacks ER Nurse *Story Behind The Road To Nowhere *Stolen Sinclair Dinosaur Found Bolted To Cliff

Casper Fly-Fishing Guides Reel In Top University Of Wyoming Athletes For NIL Deal

A Casper fly fishing guide company has teamed up with two top University of Wyoming athletes for a name, image and likeness deal they hope will set a precedent for supporting athletes at the school. Wyoming must play to its strengths to compete, the owner said.

Old Faithful May Be The Most Famous Geyser But Beehive Geyser Upstages It

Yellowstone's Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in the world but it’s regularly upstaged by one of its neighbors. Beehive Geyser, which is only 1,000-feet away, has longer and higher eruptions. The issue is seeing one as it doesn't have a regular schedule.

Cheyenne Turns Into Wyoming’s Party City For 10 Days During Frontier Days

Cheyenne Frontier Days is basically a 10-day party with concerts, rodeo and other events, but the party isn’t confined to the CFD grounds. It spills out into Wyoming’s capital city, where bars and restaurants can do double their normal business.

Wyoming Native, Now Small Business Owner, Spent 13 Years On TV’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Brian Harms is a Lander native who spent 13 years designing the look of TV's hugely popular "Grey's Anatomy." Harms, who recently bought the Lander Bake Shop, has dozens of other film and TV credits to his name in his 20-plus-year Hollywood career.

Finding New Homes For Casper Oil Field Worker's 220-Car Collection Of Hot Rods

By the time Rick Knigge died last September, he had spent decades turning 20 acres outside Casper into a gearhead's paradise. The oilfield worker spent a lifetime hauling home muscle cars, hot rods and vintage trucks. Now they are all finding new homes.

Wyoming People: International Model Grew Up On Reservations Without Running Water

Zariah Whiteplume grew up without running water or much electricity on the Wind River and Navajo reservations. This summer, she was hoop dancing and modeling in Tokyo. “I want to come back to my community and engage with the youth,” she said.

The Story Behind Wyoming's Ill-Fated And Tragic "Road To Nowhere"

In an attempt to connect Cody and Cooke City, the Wyoming Department of Transportation built 8 miles of road in 1969 and then stopped. The "Road To Nowhere" became known as "The Road of Death" after a car with 5 people drove through the road's end.

How A Kaycee Native Ended Up Headlining A Country Music Festival In The Italian Alps

When Kaycee native Brandon James got an email asking him to headline a country music festival in Italy, he thought it was a scam. But it was real. An Italian cowboy, who once worked for the Kara Creek Ranch in Sundance, was the organizer and wanted someone legit.

Lander Business Owner Escaped Cambodia's Killing Fields To Build American Dream

Sophal Thompson grew up in Cambodia and remembers hiding underground when bombs came. She saved every penny to take English lessons and had $10 when she arrived in the U.S. Now, a successful business owner in Lander, she says: “I really, really love America."

Patient Attacks Rock Springs ER Nurse And Chases Him Through Hospital

A patient attacked a Rock Springs emergency nurse, breaking his nose and chasing him through Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County this past week. "He was fully focused on trying to get me," the nurse said. Health care leaders say this is not unique.

After Growing Fast Through July, Elk And Deer Antlers About As Big As They’ll Get

During the peak antler growing-season of spring and early summer, Wyoming bull elk and buck deer can add an inch per day to their antlers thanks to lush foliage. Now that it's the peak of summer, antler growth will grind almost to a halt.

Wyoming History: Ruthless Sheriff Needed A Secret Identity From Cattle Rustlers

Johnson County Frank Canton was so ruthless with cattle rustlers and quick with a gun that he needed a secret identity. “If the first warning was not obeyed, you would probably find several dead bodies hanging to telegraph poles,” he once said.

Wyoming Woman Breeds Wrinkly Hairless Sphynx Cats That Sell For Thousands

A Casper woman breeds and sells rare hairless Sphynx cats that go for thousands of dollars, drawing buyers from around the country who travel hundreds or even thousands of miles for one of the wrinkly felines. Not everyone understands the appeal.

Glenrock Widow Trying To Find Homes For Husband's 1925 Model T And 1931 Model A

A Glenrock widow has stories to tell about her late husband who was a prolific collector of cars, rocks, clocks, guns, gadgets, and much more. A year after his death, she's still trying to "find good homes" for his 1925 Model T Opera car and 1931 Model A.

Bill Sniffin: Political Lessons: Don’t Peak Too Soon; Love Endorsements & Polls

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "The biggest recent news is the break by the state Republican Party leadership committee from the hold of President Trump. The 50-member statewide group endorsed newcomer Brent Bien for governor over Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Sunday, July 26, 2026