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Matt Rasmussen, vice president of the Wyoming Herpetological Society, is an expert at herping, finding amphibians and reptiles in their native habitat. He is inviting others to safely search Wyoming for secretive creatures that are not as rare as you may think — only good at hiding.

Many Of Wyoming’s Seldom-Seen Snakes Aren’t That Rare, They Just Like To Hide

Wyoming's bright orange pale milk snake, rubber boa and plains black-headed snake are elusive, but not as rare as most people think — they just like to hide. Most of the state's secretive snakes only come out at night or when conditions are right.

Jackie DorothyJune 28, 2026

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Rod Miller: Welcome To The Allemand Show

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Saturday Night Live writers could have stayed up all night at Burning Man, eating peyote and howling at the moon, and they wouldn’t have written a sketch as funny as the body cam video of Rep. Bill Allemand getting busted for (allegedly) driving drunk."

Rod MillerJune 28, 2026

Timothy Barkman raises the rare heritage breed on his family's 105-year-old homestead. They're an the ancient breed that looks part biblical legend and part heavy-metal mascot.

Lingle Farm Breeds Four-Horned Sheep That Look Like Heavy-Metal Mascots

When people see Timothy Barkman's four-horned Jacob sheep at his farm near Lingle, they stop and stare at the ancient breed that looks part biblical legend and part heavy-metal mascot. The breed likely originated in Syria roughly 3,000 years ago.

Kolby FedoreJune 28, 2026

Teresa Hoover, front, makes the many treats sold by her company Sheep Mountain by hand. She's one of many finding the dog treat business to be a lucrative side gig.

Those Doggone Treats: The Wild New World Of Pet Pampering Is Booming

Wyomingites are finding a lucrative opportunity in creating over-the-top dog treats for pets. Wheatland's Teresa Hoover makes freeze-dried turkey meatballs, chicken-and-fresh coconut crunch sticks, pumpkin muffins, and dehydrated chicken feet.

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

Ian McGregor, co-owner of Farmstead Cider.

Wyoming’s Ghost Apple Orchard Trees Have Been Rediscovered And Are Producing

Wyoming was once thick with apples. In fact, it was a top apple producer. Now those forgotten apple trees are being rediscovered by small cider houses. "They're everywhere," said one cider house owner. "Lander was called Apple Town before Lander."

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

George "Bear" McClellan was one of Wyoming's most colorful characters in the early 1900s. Standing at six-foot-six, McClellan had earned his nickname as "The Bear" for hunting the beasts in the Big Horn Mountains beginning in 1885. He shared wild tales of riding bears and roping them. 

Wyoming History: State Sen. George ‘Bear’ McClellan Claimed He Rode Grizzlies

Wyoming state Sen. George B. McClellan, who served in the Legislature from 1904-1934, was a source of "non-stop entertainment" according to media reports. He said the "B" in his middle name stood for bear because he trained grizzlies and rode them like a horse.

Jackie DorothyJune 27, 2026

One of Fort Bridger's most reliable "staffers" is Mac, who first arrived in 1888 and seems to have never left. Mac likes to be photographed, set off alarms and lock visitors in. Now Fort Bridger is embracing a new market — haunted tourism. There are many graves at the Fort Bridger site, including this Carter family plot.

Ghostly Gold Rush: Fort Bridger Chases Haunted Tourism Dollars

Haunted tourism isn’t fringe anymore. It’s become a $34 billion-dollar segment of the tourism industry. Fort Bridger is among those leaning into dark tourism this year with its most famous ghost, Mac, and a three-day paranormal experience next month.

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

Amid Denver's urban sprawl, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance is rescuing a fast-growing number of injured animals, like this badger.

Urban Sprawl Is Flooding Wildlife Rehab Center With Eagles, Foxes and Coyotes

Amid Denver's urban sprawl, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance is rescuing a fast-growing number of injured animals. The animal hospital has taken in 627 patients this year with roughly one-third having suffered injuries from vehicle collisions.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

Mike Pannell, president of High Plains Railroad Preservation Association, stands beside the caboose his nonprofit restored for Cheyenne's 15th Street Railcar experience.

Inside Cheyenne’s $5 Million Railcar Experience Taking Shape For 15th Street

Installation began Saturday on Cheyenne’s new 15th Street Railcar Experience, a $5 million downtown project aimed at celebrating the city’s railroad roots. A Union Pacific caboose and two Pullman cars have been restored for the destination.

Renée JeanJune 27, 2026

Larry Hicks shot this Boone and Crockett record book trophy buck pronghorn in 2007. It scored 85 6/8 inches gross, 85 inches net. Hicks said, “This antelope was 16 ¼ inches long (in the horns), but if you looked at him straight on, he did not look long because of the horns sweeping back and the curve above the prong. Most hunters overlook this feature. That is why it is essential to have a good side profile look to judge length of horns.

Wyoming Hunting: Larry Hicks Is King Of Trophy Antelope With 16 Record-Book Bucks

Larry Hicks of Baggs has bagged 16 record-book trophy antelope bucks, including 14 in Wyoming. “After 20 years of trying, I finally got to the point where I cracked the code for spotting record book antelope," Hicks said.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

Brynn Wooten, "the Hell Pig Person," at an exhibit displaying a skull and an artist's reconstruction of Archaeotherium at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln.

Wyoming's Prehistoric Hell Pigs Looked Like Pigs But Were More Like Whales And Hippos

The first fossils of the prehistoric mammal known as the "North American Hell Pig" were found near Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1850. Scientists say although they look similar to pigs, they are more closely related to whales and hippos.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2026

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Guest Column: Wyoming Finally Exposed The True Cost of Student Activities

Chase Christensen writes, "If Wyoming believes activities are essential to education, the funding model should reflect that reality instead of relying on a compromise that partially restores a system that never fully funded them."

Guest ColumnJune 27, 2026

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Joan Barron: Carcinogen Cleanup Stalled In Cheyenne

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "A project to clean up an abandoned Atlas missile site west of Cheyenne has been at a standstill for the past two years. At issue is a carcinogen that airmen used to scrub nuclear warhead rockets during the 1950s and 1960s."

Joan BarronJune 27, 2026

Mick and Marge Wolfe, Bill and Nancy Sniffin, and Judy and Don Legerski have been friends in Lander for 56 years. They all were married within weeks of each other 60 years ago and were celebrating together.

Bill Sniffin: Married For A Billion Seconds! Reflections On 60 Years of Marriage

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Some 60 years ago over a three-week period in locations almost 1,000 miles apart, three young couples got married in May and June of 1970. Now, these three couples are celebrating their Diamond Anniversaries in Lander."

Bill SniffinJune 27, 2026

The Fry family losing their 14-year-old corgi Lola in the Gillette area May 16 kicked off a desperate search. A month later, Lola turned up on a Facebook ad in Wisconsin. “After a month of hell, it’s very surreal to have her back,” Kimberly Fry says.

Hooray! Desperate Search For 14-Year-Old Gillette Dog Has Happy Ending In Wisconsin

When Gillette's Kimberly Fry got a phone call at 8:15 a.m. that someone had found their 14-year-old corgi in Wisconsin, she started crying. An hour later, her family was on the road and drove more than 1,000 miles straight to get their rescued dog.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2026

Many avid antelope hunters, like Guy Eastman of Cody, didn’t draw tags this year.

With Antelope Numbers Still Down, This Year’s Tag Draw Dismal For Many Hunters

Wyoming hunters who didn’t draw antelope tags this year aren't alone. “I don’t know anybody who drew a good antelope tag,” said prominent outdoorsman Guy Eastman. They blame the winter of 2022-2023, which devastated antelope populations.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2026

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office on Friday released body camera video of state Rep. Bill Allemand's DUI arrest in December. Allemand grew more adversarial toward the deputy throughout his arrest, ultimately calling him an "asshole."

Johnson County Sheriff Releases Body Cam Video Of Rep. Bill Allemand's DUI Arrest

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office on Friday released body camera video of state Rep. Bill Allemand's December DUI arrest. Allemand grew more adversarial toward the deputy throughout his arrest, ultimately calling him an "asshole." 

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2026

The longtime voice of the Sheridan Indian Relay Races, Ken Real Bird, has quit over an interaction with law enforcement he claims had "racist overtones." He said the decision to not return was because the rodeo's board didn't stand behind him and condemn his treatment.

Longtime Voice Of Sheridan Indian Relay Quits Over Traffic Stop With 'Racist Overtones'

The longtime voice of the Sheridan Indian Relay Races has quit over an interaction with law enforcement he claims had "racist overtones." He said the decision to not return was because the rodeo's board didn't stand behind him and condemn his treatment.

Julie MankinJune 26, 2026

Bison in Yellowstone National Park aren't usually aggressive, but can be dangerous if their space is violated.

12-Year-Old Visitor Hurt By Yellowstone Bison, Sent To Hospital

A 12-year-old was taken to an area hospital Friday after being hurt by a bison just north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. This is the first recorded bison attack in Yellowstone of the year.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2026

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Dennis Sun: The New World Screwworm Is One Expensive Parasite

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The New World screwworm is causing trouble and costing dollars in Texas and New Mexico. "Twenty cases have been found so far, and if there are 20 cases in livestock and pets, there are probably another 20 cases or more in wildlife."

Dennis SunJune 26, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Parental Rights Are Children’s Rights

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Every enforcement tool from the federal DOJ and DOE to the local school board should be protecting a child’s right to be raised by his or her own parents.”

Jonathan LangeJune 26, 2026

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