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All But One Horse Survive In Sweetwater County Fire; Blaze Near Lovell Still Burns

All but one horse survived in Green River on Sunday as corrals were opened and horses let loose in the Scotts Bottom Fire. Meanwhile, a fire near Lovell continues to burn. Thus far, the two fires have scorched 2,000 acres and are under investigation.

Kate MeadowsMarch 23, 2026

Letter To The Editor: Wyoming’s Leaders Make the Right Call On Public Lands

Dear editor: In passing SJR-9 this session, the Wyoming Legislature showed they are listening to the unified voice of our state’s business owners, hunters, anglers, outfitters, ranchers, schoolteachers, miners, and countless others who depend upon open access to these public lands.

CSD StaffMarch 23, 2026

Ugh: Wyoming's Tick Season Has Already Started And It's Likely To Be A Bumper Crop

Another consequence of Wyoming's abnormally warm winter is a much earlier tick season. Entomologist Mikenna Smith says not only are ticks out and about now but it's likely there will be a lot more them this year. "I'm a bit worried," she said.

Andrew RossiMarch 23, 2026

Big Horn Prosecutor Seeks Trial For Manhunt Escapee Accused Of Drugging, Raping Teen

Big Horn County’s top prosecutor is asking for a trial date in the case of a man accused of force-feeding a 15-year-old girl Adderall before sexually assaulting her and evading law enforcement for two months. Anthony Pease faces four counts of first degree sexual assault and numerous other charges.

Clair McFarlandMarch 23, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, March 23, 2026

Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Jake NicholsMarch 23, 2026

A New Homeownership Option for Seniors is Raising Eyebrows for Good Reasons

The hassle-free housing option for active adults (62+) that is sweeping the country is coming to Cheyenne. The Village Cooperative is accepting reservations to the delight of local seniors.

March 23, 2026

Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Monday, March, 23, 2026

Monday's headlines include: * Kemmerer Is Booming * Rawlins Man Missing For 43 Years * Not Everyone Happy With Rushmore Fireworks

Mac WatsonMarch 23, 2026

Wyoming singer Ned LeDoux duets with the late Dan Seals on “God Must Be a Cowboy,” performs at Red Rocks, and makes his film debut. It's been a milestone year for the rising star, celebrating his roots and father Chris LeDoux’s legacy.

A Big Year For Ned LeDoux: Film Debut, Red Rocks, And A Duet With Dan Seals

The past year has been big for Wyoming singer Ned LeDoux including a duet with the late Dan Seals. LeDoux doesn’t know why the Seals estate chose him for the new version of “God Must Be a Cowboy,” but it’s his favorite of all Seals’ many great hits.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Darts Til Dawn — A Lovell Bar Owner's Campaign To Party All Night

Audrey Bay lobbied the Lovell Town Council to bring back a drink-until-sunrise tradition during the Wyoming town's biggest summer celebration. She got two extra hours — and a 24-pound alligator.

David MadisonMarch 22, 2026

Gail Symons: What Wyoming Conservatism Actually Meant

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "Imagine you’ve voted Republican your entire life. You’ve shown up to every election, served on the county commission, supported your local schools, and built your business without asking anyone for a handout. You believe in low taxes, limited government, and taking care of your own. Then a mailer shows up calling you a RINO."

Gail SymonsMarch 22, 2026

Wind River Brewing Company and the town of Pinedale draw their water from Fremont Lake, and the beer drinkers are among the beneficiaries.

Wyoming Brewers Say It's All About The Water

Wyoming brewers say great beer starts with what comes out of the ground — water. “That’s why our beer’s so good,” Wind River Brewing Company head brewer Thomas Simms says. "We have glacier-fed water that serves as a base for the beer, and it’s delicious.”

David MadisonMarch 22, 2026

Banana Ball was born out of the idea of making baseball more fast-paced, entertaining, and fun.

Casper Couple Bets Big On Bringing Banana Ball To Wyoming

Casper Spuds baseball team owners are leading a creative campaign to bring an entertaining Banana Ball game to Casper by 2027. Banana Ball was pioneered by the Savannah Bananas, often called the Harlem Globetrotters of Baseball.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

The University of Wyoming’s mascot, Pistol Pete, was an enigma. He had burst onto the football field with his gun, creating pandemonium and great cheers from the fans. Where he came from, no one seemed to know until John Waggener started chasing down leads.

How Pistol Pete, The University Of Wyoming's Cowboy Mascot, Came To Be

For decades, no one quite knew how Pistol Pete, the University of Wyoming's mascot, came to be. UW historian John Waggener went on a mission to find out. It all began with a San Jose State cheerleader who was chased off the field as a Spartan in 1969.

Jackie DorothyMarch 22, 2026

A VisitAfton reel plays off viral Ohio memes to draw a few laughs — and 83,000-plus viewers — to show off Afton’s small-town charm.

Social Media Strategy Of Promoting Afton In Ohio May Be Odd But They Say It Works

If you live in Ohio, you may get served a video on social media that says, "If you’re ever in Ohio, we recommend seeing Afton, Wyoming, which is only 1,629 miles away.” Although it may seem quirky, tourism officials in Afton say it's working very well.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Cassandra Vincelette hands the mug to a patron preparing to attempt the heavy mug challenge at Square State Brewing.

Fun To Watch: Most People Fail 31-Pound Mug Challenge At Rock Springs Brewery

Watching people try to drink beer from a 31-pound mug is fun to watch. Most people who try the challenge at Square State Brewing in Rock Springs fail. “They think they can do it but once they grab it, it’s a whole different story," the owner says.

Tracie SullivanMarch 22, 2026

Cheyenne railroad enthusiast Michael Pannell is rescuing remnants of the abandoned Chicago, Burlington & Quincy line in Wyoming before time and landowners have erased them for good.

Cheyenne Railroad Historian Rushing To Save Abandoned Rail Line Before It Disappears

Cheyenne railroad historian Michael Pannell is walking the defunct Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail line in Wyoming to rescue remnants of it before time and landowners have erased them for good. "It was a rural, slow, quiet little railway," he says.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Kemmerer is at a pivotal moment of change. A new nuclear plant could bring more workers to the town, but lack of housing and amenities could dilute the positive economic potential, if those workers decide to either spend most of their money or outright live in Evanston or Rock Springs instead.

As Nuclear Plant Moves Fast, Kemmerer Races Time — And Tradition — To Keep Up

The town of Kemmerer is booming before its eyes. There have been 110 workers on site this winter and TerraPower will soon be moving in hundreds more to build the actual nuclear plant. At its peak there will be 1,600 construction workers.

Renée JeanMarch 22, 2026

Casper native Dean Conger was 32 and a photojournalist for The Denver Post in 1959 when he got a job offer from National Geographic. He spent the next 30 years taking photos of presidents and astronauts, while earning a reputation as one of Nat Geo’s best.

What A Life! Casper’s Dean Conger Spent Decades As Top National Geographic Photographer

Casper native Dean Conger spent 30 years at National Geographic traveling the globe taking photos of presidents, astronauts and world leaders. Winning many national awards, his photos resulted in the book "Journey Across Russia: The Soviet Union Today.”

Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2026

Every spring, hundreds of turkey vultures show up on the University of Wyoming campus and stay until fall.

Wyoming's Turkey Vultures Do Much More Than Hang Around Looking Creepy

The turkey vultures are back. They return to Wyoming each spring, roosting by the hundreds on the UW campus and in Casper. Researchers say they do more than just poop all over trees, barf up pellets of leftover gristle, and hang around looking creepy

Mark HeinzMarch 21, 2026

South Dakota will revive a controversial Mount Rushmore fireworks show this year to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. Critics cite wildfire danger and Indigenous land claims, while local tourism leaders anticipate an economic boom.

Not Everybody Happy About Fireworks Display At Mount Rushmore For America's 250th

It may be one of the most beautiful places to have a fireworks display, but not everyone is happy about the upcoming show at Mount Rushmore for the nation's 250th birthday. Some Native Americans say the ground is sacred while others cite fire danger.

Kate MeadowsMarch 21, 2026

The jackalope is mythical, but Wyoming was home to an actual prehistoric rodent with two large horns on its head that roamed the Western U.S. It's one of the only horned burrowing mammals in Earth's history, and it thrived by fighting predators head-on.

Wyoming's Actual Jackalope Is An Extinct Horny Rodent

The jackalope is mythical, but Wyoming was home to an actual prehistoric rodent with two large horns on its head. The Ceratogaulus is one of the only horned burrowing mammals in Earth's history, and it thrived by confronting predators head-on.

Andrew RossiMarch 21, 2026

High winds sent flaming hay into a Powell-area barn and attached home that resulted in a total loss for the owner, Barbie Rae Steinheimer.

Powell Horse Breeder Says She And Her Horses Lucky To Survive Barn Fire

A Powell-area horse breeder is recovering after a fire destroyed her home and barn. She credits her neighbor for saving her life and her horses. “If it wasn’t for her knocking on my glass front door, my horses would have been dead,” she said.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 21, 2026

Metallica Scholar David Whitehead, right, got to talk to Microsoft, who he hopes to work for one day, during a Trades Day event set up for students. Metallica Scholars who are about to graduate from high school also joined the event, to speak with area employers they might work for once they've graduated.

Trade Careers: Metallica Scholarship Program Names 26 New Scholars In SE Wyoming

The heavy metal band Metallica that still fills stadiums, is also filling trade classrooms across the country, including Wyoming. 26 students in Cheyenne were given scholarships to train for trade careers and Wyoming’s growing data center boom.

Renée JeanMarch 21, 2026

Guilty Dog Transport, owned and operated by Eric Huyffer of Jackson, hauls some of the most expensive cars in Wyoming to various locations in the United States. His main gig, Huyffer said, is getting exotic cars like the Ferrari and Porsche to their oil change appointments in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Man Who Hauls Exotic Multimillion-Dollar Cars For Wyoming’s Super Rich

Eric Huyffer of Jackson hauls multimillion-dollar cars for the wealthy. Ferrari and Porsche are the two brands he hauls the most. “They have to be serviced by a certified technician and the closest certified technician for both are in Salt Lake City.”

Jackie DorothyMarch 21, 2026

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