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This notch is the only way through “The Great Wall” — one of the highlights of Wyoming’s “Big Balls” backcountry hiking trail.

Explore Wyoming: "Big Balls" Trail Is A Hidden Wilderness Gem

The “Big Balls of Cowtown Trail” — or as it’s more commonly called “Big Balls" — isn’t officially designated on any maps. But for those willing to go the extra miles to find it in the Gros Ventre wilderness, it’s a great hike.

Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2023

Brooklyn, New York, residents Tom Moran, a firefighter, and Josie Moran, a teacher, talk about their favorite parts of visiting Wyoming for the first time, including people’s reaction to Tom’s thick Brooklyn accent.

Were These New Yorkers Impressed At Their First Cheyenne Frontier Days? Fuhgeddaboudit

Cowboys, pro rodeo and trucks — lots of trucks — made impressions on a couple from Brooklyn during their first trip to Wyoming and Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2023

Richards kneels next to his giant pumpkin he's named "Marion Cunningham," on track to become the largest pumpkin he's ever grown. Both pumpkins are further along in their growth at this point on the calender than any others he's grown in the past.

Quest For 2,000: Summer Heat Helps Worland Pumpkins Add 45-50 Pounds A Day

Giant pumpkin grower Jay Richards is on a mission to grow his first 2,000-pound pumpkin. With temperatures reliably in the 90s and 150 gallons of water per day, the 2 pumpkins (named Marion & Joanie Cunningham), have a shot to make it.

Andrew RossiJuly 30, 2023

The Deer Haven Lodge near Ten Sleep.

Deer Haven Lodge Near Ten Sleep Isn’t Being Torn Down, It Has New Owners

Contrary to rumors it's being torn down, one of Wyoming’s favorite getaways, the Deer Haven Lodge near Ten Sleep hasn’t met its demise. It has new owners.

Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2023

Wyoming Highway Patrol’s 2023 entry in the annual best-looking cruiser contest.

Why Is Wyoming Highway Patrol Cruiser In 33rd Place In National Contest?

The Wyoming Highway Patrol is getting hammered in a nationwide poll for best law enforcement cruiser. The green Dodge Charger may look sleek, but it's coming in a dismal 33rd place in the contest.

July 30, 2023

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Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Saturday, July 29, 2023

Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler is spending his whole week at Cheyenne Frontier Days capturing the sights and sounds of the world's largest outdoor rodeo. Here are 10 of Matt's favorite photos from Saturday, July 29, 2023.

July 30, 2023

The Wyoming Supreme Court says the conviction of a man who shot a broodmare in the gut, leading to her death, should stand. The mare was part of a herd that was grazing on subleased property, much like in this file photo.

No New Trial For Man Who Shot A Mama Horse In The Gut

The Wyoming Supreme Court has upheld the prison sentence of a Uinta County man convicted of aggravated animal cruelty for shooting another man’s horse in the gut. She died with two bullets lodged in her intestines.  

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2023

The Weitzels Wings team poses for a photo in front of one of the four food trucks they brought to Cheyenne to smash two world records for selling buffalo wings in July 2023.

World Champs! Laramie’s Weitzels Wings Sells 48,083 Wings In 24 Hours, Shattering 2 World Records

Weitzels Wings of Laramie sold 48,083 buffalo wings in 24 hours from Friday to Saturday, shattering two world records. With “We Are The Champions” by Queen blasting from the speakers, Weitzel hugged his family and staff upon breaking the second record.

Leo WolfsonJuly 29, 2023

Alex Bunch of Saratoga, left, trades some candles, soap, and other items for a skunk pelt from Eric Russell at the Sierra Madre Muzzleloader Rendezvous. Right, Eric Russell of Encampment adjusts the “fit” of a bear skin for Oakley Bunch, 10, of Saratoga during the Sierra Madre Muzzleloader Rendezvous in Encampment.

A Southern Wyoming Rendezvous: A Serving of Homemade Ice Cream and History

Trapping, trading and black powder were buzzing again in the Grand Encampment area of southern Wyoming for living history day. Visitors get to tour a tie hack cabin, one-room schoolhouse, stage station, a livery filled with wagons, and even a two-story outhouse.

Candy MoultonJuly 29, 2023

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Campbell County Library Board Ousts Director After Sex Books Controversy  

The Campbell County Public Library Board fired its library director of 11 years in a 4-1 vote Friday, after she would not remove sexually graphic books in the library’s children’s and teen’s sections.

Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2023

"Mr. Joe" Arnold has been with the Hot Springs County School District for 40 years, and cleaning Wyoming schools for 60 years. To students and staff, he's much more than a custodian, he's a friend and mentor.

After 60 Years Of Service, Wyoming School Building To Be Renamed After Custodian

When students can’t afford a field trip or lunch, “Mr. Joe” Arnold quietly picks up the tab. For 60 years, he’s also been cleaning up after them. The building he cleans will soon bear his name.

Andrew RossiJuly 29, 2023

Lane Frost at 1989 Cheyenne Frontier Days when bull Takin' Care of Business struck him after the ride. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

34-Years Ago Sunday, Lane Frost Died At Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cowboys Remember

It’s been 34 years since Lane Frost’s last bull ride at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 30, 1989. This week, bull riders in Cheyenne remembered Frost and what he means to the sport.

Candy MoultonJuly 29, 2023

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists examine two yearling sibling grizzlies. The young bears, along with a third sibling (not pictured) had to be tranquilized and relocated from the prairie near Valier, Montana earlier this month. They had been hanging around peoples’ houses.

Rancher Changes View On Prairie Grizzlies, 'We Can Live With These Bears'

One Montana rancher said she resented grizzlies returning to the prairies at first because a bear killed several of her sheep but now she's OK with them reclaiming their home on the range.

Mark HeinzJuly 29, 2023

The Atlantic City Mercantile.

Eating Wyoming: Atlantic City Mercantile Serves Top-Notch Steaks Well Off The Beaten Path

The Atlantic City Mercantile is a high-end steakhouse that’s managed to thrive, despite being well off the beaten path. It’s in one of three mining towns that sprang up around South Pass in 1868 after gold was discovered in the surrounding hills.

Renée JeanJuly 29, 2023

Allen Boore from Axtell, UT rides his horse in the Saddle Bronc Riding for a score of 84 points at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 28, 2023.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Photo Gallery: Friday, July 28, 2023

Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler is spending his whole week at Cheyenne Frontier Days capturing the sights and sounds of the world's largest outdoor rodeo. Here are 10 of Matt's favorite photos from Friday, July 28, 2023.

July 29, 2023

This photo from a surveillance video outside Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Riverton shows a pair of vagrants vandalizing its large red sumo wrestler statue.

Riverton Locals Target City's Day Drinkers To Drop State's Highest Crime Rate

Tired of their city having Wyoming’s highest rate for violent crime, Riverton residents and business owners are working to help — and to confront — the vagrants who commit many offenses in town.

Clair McFarlandJuly 28, 2023

A long line of people wait for buffalo wings as Weitzel's Wings begins its world-record attempt at Freedom's Edge Brewing Co. in downtown Cheyenne in July 2023.

Laramie Wings Food Truck Attempts World Record This Weekend

Laramie’s Weitzels Wings is on a quest to set two world records for selling buffalo wings. It got off to a quick start Friday afternoon.

Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2023

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While Biden Shuts Down U.S. Coal, China’s Coal Use Surges To Record Levels

Although it's reported the world is going through a transition away from fossil fuels to so-called 'green energy,' the data doesn’t support it. The use of coal in China has exploded thereby making overall coal consumption increase.

July 28, 2023

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