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Burned To Bone In Welding Explosion, Jeffrey City Father Of 5 Faces A New Reality
Travis Clyde’s world changed forever last month when a welding explosion burned him to the bone, fractured his skull and left him clinging to life. Doctors say the Jeffrey City husband and father of five faces at least a year of recovery.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 23, 2025
Denver International Airport Considers Going Nuclear With Small Reactors
DIA is considering small modular nuclear reactors to power the airport which is attracting interest from Wyoming manufacturers that build them. The Trump administration is speeding up the permitting process for these reactors which would give the airport energy independence.
Justin GeorgeAugust 23, 2025
Dead Body Discovered Along Road Near Prison Farm North Of Riverton
The discovery of a dead body Saturday morning on Honor Farm Road near the prison farm just north of Riverton brought at least a dozen law enforcement vehicles and prompted an hourslong investigation. Ultimately, the coroner took possession of the body.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025
Hitting A Cow Won't Just Total Your Car, It'll Demolish It — And You
When a car hits a deer or antelope, it can mean expensive repairs. Hitting a cow is much worse, it will likely destroy your car and you as well. Wyomingites would be wise not to underestimate how devastating hitting a 1,000-pound cow can be, assuming they don't become hamburger in the impact.
Andrew RossiAugust 23, 2025
Desperate And Worried: Locals Watch As More Evacuated Near Dollar Lake Fire
All homes and campsites within a 5-mile radius of the volatile Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County have been evacuated as the blaze continues to spread out of control along the eastern side of the Green River.
Greg JohnsonAugust 23, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, August 23, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsAugust 23, 2025
The Roundup: A Conversation With Tom Lubnau
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with longtime legislator, firefighter, and author, Tom Lubnau. The Gillette attorney talks about public service, fiscal policy, and the future of Wyoming - with a little Led Zeppelin thrown in.
Wendy CorrAugust 23, 2025
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Sorority Over Wyoming Trans Member — Again
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Friday for allowing a transgender member into its University of Wyoming chapter. It's the second time the judge has tossed the claim.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025
Wyoming Highway Patrol, Truckers Support Trump's Work Visa Pause For Drivers
Wyoming officials and industry leaders support the Trump administration’s pause on issuing work visas for commercial truck driving, but critics say the move targets a small group and overlooks broader trucking safety issues.
Clair McFarlandAugust 23, 2025
Dollar Lake Fire Blows Up To 10,000-Plus Acres, Bible Camp Evacuated
The Dollar Lake Fire north of Pinedale on Friday blew up to more than 10,000 acres, pushing south and forcing more evacuations, including an area bible camp.
Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025
Wyoming Bowhunters Say Archery Seasons Are All About The Challenge
Wyoming’s big game archery seasons are kicking off, and bowhunters explain the allure of hunting with one of the most primitive methods. While bows and arrows are now high-tech, hunters say archery seasons are all about the challenge.
Mark HeinzAugust 22, 2025
Tiny Meeteetse Museum Says It’s New Solar Roof Saves Big Money
As rural museums tighten their belts during federal cutbacks, one tiny Wyoming museum says it’s saving big money. The new solar panels on the roof of the Meeteetse Museum has already saved enough to help pay for repairs to the building’s HVAC system.
Renée JeanAugust 22, 2025
Rock Springs State Legislator Has Missed All Interim Meetings To Date
A state legislator from Rock Springs has not attended any meetings of the two interim committees he's on. Darin McCann told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he didn’t realize the interim is so active and meetings are on days he can’t get away from work.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2025
Husky Lost For 7 Days In Rugged Wind River Wilderness Is Back Home in Cheyenne
A week after a 7-year-old Siberian husky got lost in the Wind River Mountains while on a camping trip with his family, he was back in Cheyenne at home on Friday. He was found by a pair of hikers more than 55 miles from where he ran off.
Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2025
Judge Allows Claim That Large Investors Conspired To Drive Up Coal, Energy Costs
A lawsuit by Wyoming and 10 other states can continue against giant investment companies, on claims they conspired to drive up coal and energy costs. They used their pull as coal shareholders to push “a climate activist agenda,” Gov. Mark Gordon has said.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2025
Dennis Sun: Wyoming State Fair, Another Great One
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Juan Reyes, a rancher out of Wheatland, and Doug Miyamoto, director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, were honored as the 2025 Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees at the Wyoming State Fair."
Dennis SunAugust 22, 2025
Jonathan Lange: Rescued Newspapers Can Help Their Communities
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “That is the real tragedy of small-town life. Most townsfolk know nothing of what is happening on their local school board or city council. But they can recite every detail of distant scandals and outrage du jour. Local newsprint can affect this...”
Jonathan LangeAugust 22, 2025
Huge 124,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Remains Active, Nearly 50% Contained
Crews fighting the huge 124,000-acre Red Canyon Fire are reporting significant progress and nearly 50% containment. But it remains active and potentially dangerous, wildland firefighters report Friday.
Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025
Western Wyoming Lodge Owners Watch Campers Flee Out-Of-Control Wildfire
Owners of the Kendall Valley Lodge about 40 miles north of Pinedale watched as campers and residents evacuated the area in the path of the Dollar Lake Fire. Reported Thursday, they also watched it explode overnight from 20-30 acres to nearly 1,400.
Greg JohnsonAugust 22, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Friday, August 22, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 22, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday's headlines include: * A Cold Front, At Last! * Fire Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Starving Son * Why’d It Takes 18 Months To Indict Cody Roberts?
Wendy CorrAugust 22, 2025
Lyman Man To Plead Guilty In Fort Bridger Murder, Faces 50-75 Years In Prison
A Lyman man accused of killing another man by shooting him about 10 times last August has agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder. If the judge accepts the plea agreement, Gray will be sentenced to 50-75 years in prison.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Thousands at Risk Along Horse Creek Road In Laramie County
Dear editor: From traffic overload to habitat loss, a proposed wind project would upend life for residents and wildlife northwest of Cheyenne.
August 21, 2025
Will Wolf Torture Felony Cruelty Indictment Spill Over To Wyoming Hunters?
Some worry that the felony animal cruelty case against Daniel resident Cody Roberts for allegedly tormenting and killing a wolf could impact hunters and agricultural predator control in Wyoming.
Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025
Black Bear In Full Sprint Chases Down Mule Deer Next To Yellowstone Highway
In a dramatic display, a black bear in a full sprint chased down a mule deer doe Sunday in full view of the Sylvan Pass highway in Yellowstone. An expert says it’s rare for bears to chase down prey like that.
Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025
20-Car Derailment In Albany County Starts Fire, Leaves Packages All Over Tracks
Union Pacific Railroad is investigating what sent 20 railcars off the tracks and caused a small fire near Bosler in Albany County on Wednesday. The derailment also left the tracks littered with packages.
Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025
Former Bar Nunn Fire Chief Admits Stealing From Fill The Boot Drive
A former Bar Nunn fire chief pleaded guilty Thursday in Natrona County District Court to stealing nearly $11,000 from the department. That includes more than $2,600 taken from a charity Fill the Boot drive.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2025
Why It Took 18 Months And A Grand Jury Indictment To Charge Cody Roberts
Difficulties with evidence and a murder case delayed the investigation into Cody Roberts, the Daniel man accused of abusing a wolf last year. Now, Sublette County’s top prosecutor faces walking a legal tightrope if he wants to convict.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025
Cold Front To Bring Relief For Wildfires, But First It Will Make Things Worse
Wyoming’s fire season is in full swing, and an incoming cold front is poised to potentially make things worse, temporarily. Then, it could make things a lot better: cooler temperatures, more humid air, and a higher chance of precipitation.
Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025
Federal Appeals Court Says Waiting Periods To Buy Guns Are Unconstitutional
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Wyoming, has ruled that waiting periods to buy guns are unconstitutional. The ruling makes New Mexico's waiting-period law "likely" unconstitutional and casts doubt on a similar law in Colorado.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025
Red Canyon Fire Burns Up Winter Forage, Leaving Ranchers Devastated
Ranchers in the path of the huge Red Canyon fire are watching helplessly as their winter forage burns up. That leaves them devastated and having to make heartbreaking decisions, like selling off their herds rather than watch them starve.
Jackie DorothyAugust 21, 2025
Laramie County Fire Chief, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Starving 50-Pound 13-Year-Old Son
A Laramie County fire chief and his wife pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations they starved and imprisoned their adopted son, 13. He weighed 50 pounds and told police he’s “only allowed to eat one meal a day since there’s no point in giving me food.”
Dale KillingbeckAugust 21, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Thursday, August 21, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 21, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Thursday's headlines include: * Cody Roberts Indicted * Missing Hiker Search Suspended * Red Canyon Fire Now 127,000 Acres
Wendy CorrAugust 21, 2025
Wyoming National Guard Feeling Money Pinch From Inauguration, ICE Missions
The Wyoming National Guard is preparing to help ICE, and provided $250,000 worth of security for President Trump’s inauguration. Now the Guard is bracing to cut back on normal "business," saying those responses could cause a budget shortfall if Congress doesn't help.
Clair McFarlandAugust 21, 2025
Search Suspended For Minnesota Hiker Who Disappeared After Climbing Cloud Peak
In a “heartbreaking” decision, the search for a Minnesota hiker who disappeared July 29 in the Cloud Peak Wilderness has been suspended. “We have to face the reality” that Grant Gardner’s odds of survival “have run out,” said the Big Horn County sheriff.
Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2025
Injured Mushroom Hunter Pulled Out Of Rugged Area In Medicine Bow Forest
An already-busy year for Carbon County Search and Rescue got busier Monday when a mushroom hunter became injured, stranded and in "severe danger" deep in the Medicine Bow National Forest.
Mark HeinzAugust 21, 2025
Wyoming’s Diane Shober Named Best Tourism Director In The Nation
Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober has been named the national State Tourism Director of the Year for 2025. She says showing off how great Wyoming is makes it easy.
Renée JeanAugust 21, 2025
People Keep Seeing Cheyenne Dog Lost In Wind River Mountains, But Can’t Catch Him
Beo, a 7-year-old Siberian husky, has been missing since he crossed a river during a family camping trip in the Wind River Mountains on Friday. People keep spotting Beo, but haven’t been able to catch him yet.
Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2025
Cody Roberts, Accused Daniel Wolf Abuser, Indicted For Felony Cruelty To Animals
A Sublette County grand jury on Wednesday greenlit the indictment of Daniel man Cody Roberts for cruelty to animals, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $5,000, the county’s top prosecutor says.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming’s Not So Free Market Economy
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Recent political events indicate a trend in Wyoming away from a free market economy into a bureaucratic government economy where those in power pick the winners and losers."
Tom LubnauAugust 20, 2025
Counselor's Sexual Harassment Case Against Casper Psychiatrist Is ‘Resolved’
The lawsuit filed by a licensed counselor accusing a Casper-based psychiatrist of sexual harassment has been resolved and dismissed without a trial. Along with making sexually-charged comments to women, he allegedly would joke about his own genitals.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025
Bowhunter Out For Bighorn Stumbles Across Trophy-Sized Ram’s Skull With Intact Horns
In a fantastic twist of fortune, a Wyoming archery hunter was out to fill a bighorn sheep ewe tag when he discovered the skull and horns of a trophy-sized bighorn ram. It’s a rare “deadhead” find that most hunters dream about.
Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2025
‘These Fires Are Such SOBs’: Weather Drives 127,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire
Temperatures nearing triple digits, near-0% humidity and erratic winds are why Wyoming wildfires “are such SOBs,” meteorologist Don Day says. That means fighting the nearly 127,000-acre Red Canyon Fire this week is “not going to be fun.”
Greg JohnsonAugust 20, 2025
Man Killed By Shot Through Bedroom Wall With Pistol Also A Cheyenne Airman
The man killed in a Saturday shooting in Cheyenne was, like the alleged shooter, an airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the military branch said Tuesday. The suspect is accused of firing a pistol through a wall, striking the victim.
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 20, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Gas Tax Increase * Crackdown On Illegal Truckers * Continued Worry Over Bat Attacks
Wendy CorrAugust 20, 2025
Wyoming Legislators Consider 43% Fuel Tax Hike, WYDOT Warns Of $400M Shortfall
The transportation committee on Wednesday contemplated a bill to raise Wyoming's fuel tax 43% — from 23 cents to 33 cents by the summer of 2028. But it's challenging, lawmakers said, because constituents hate the word "tax."
Clair McFarlandAugust 20, 2025
Bill Sniffin: My Friend Buck Valdez Died On One Of My Favorite Roads – US 287
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "This column was going to be my love letter to U. S. Highway 287, which I drove this past weekend from central Wyoming to Fort Worth, Texas. I paused to say a prayer for my friend when I came over that hill and drove down to the site where the horrible collision occurred."
Bill SniffinAugust 20, 2025
Lawmakers Consider Charging Fee For Mountain Biking On Wyoming State Trails
Wyoming might start charging bicyclists to use state trails. Riders and mountain biking advocates said they might support a fee as long as the money goes back into trail building and maintenance.
Mark HeinzAugust 20, 2025
No Matter Whether It’s Legal Or Not, Hunters Likely To Corner-Cross Anyway
Regardless of all the hype and controversy around corner-crossing, hunters say it doesn’t really matter. No matter what the U.S. Supreme Court or Wyoming Legislature decide on the issue, they’ll probably do it anyway.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2025
Wyoming Is First State To Launch Its Own Digital Currency — Frontier Stable Token
Wyoming became the first state in the nation Tuesday to launch its own digital currency. It’s a huge deal, an expert says about the Frontier Stable Token, which is backed by the U.S. dollar and short-term U.S. Treasury bills.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025
Casper Man Accused Of Stealing $138,000 In Car Parts From Former Employer
A 53-year-old Casper man faces five theft charges in Casper Circuit Court for allegedly stealing $138,000 worth of vehicle parts from his former employer. He’s also accused of putting those parts on his own vehicles.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025
Health Officials Still Looking For Lodge Guests Exposed To Rabid Bat Colony
State health officials are still looking for hundreds of people from 38 states and seven countries potentially exposed to rabies while staying at a lodge in Grand Teton National Park after a bat colony was found in the attic.
Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2025
World Famous Buffalo Bill Western Art Show And Sale Opens For 44th Year
The world-famous Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody is open for its 44th year. More than 100 works of Western art valued at more than $1.25 million are on display through the show’s live auction Sept. 19.
Andrew RossiAugust 19, 2025
Wyoming Highway Patrol Backs State Bill To Ban Non-English Speaking Truckers
The Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday said it supports legislation to pull non-English-speaking commercial truck drivers from the roads. During testimony, a trooper referenced a high-profile crash in Florida where an illegal truck driver killed three people last week.
Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2025
Fatal F.E. Warren Shooting Further Hurts Sig Sauer’s Already-Damaged Reputation
The already-battered reputation of Sig Sauer pistols will continue to suffer in the wake of a fatal shooting at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, regardless of whether the pistol involved malfunctioned, gun industry experts say.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2025
114,000-Acre Red Canyon Fire Has Devastated Ranches, Livelihoods, Locals Say
Hundreds piled into the auditorium at Hot Springs County High School on Monday for their first meeting with officials fighting the 114,000-acre Red Canyon Fire. It was emotional, as locals related how their ranches and livelihoods have been devastated.
Jackie DorothyAugust 19, 2025
In Blockbuster $15.4 Billion Deal, Black Hills Energy To Merge With NorthWestern
Black Hills Energy announced a blockbuster $15.4 billion merger Tuesday with NorthWestern Energy in a deal the companies say will help them compete with larger utilities. Rates won’t go down, they say, but they won’t go up as much or as fast.
Greg JohnsonAugust 19, 2025
Cheyenne Airman Charged With Shooting Man Through Bedroom Wall With AK-47
An airman stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force base appeared in court Tuesday on an involuntary manslaughter charge on claims he shot another man through a bedroom wall with an AK-47-style pistol. It’s the second recent shooting involving a local airman.
Clair McFarlandAugust 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 19, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Tuesday's headlines include: * Red Canyon Fire 100,000+ Acres * Greybull Airport Is Crawling With Snakes * Victim Vanishes, Attempted Murder Charges Dropped
Wendy CorrAugust 19, 2025
Wyoming Carnegie Medal Hero Nearly Killed In Crash With Semi
Ryan Pasborg, the Green River man who was given the Carnegie Medal for heroism for saving a mother and young boy from a burning house, is lucky to be alive after a crash with a semi. The crash left the hero with a multitude of injuries and sky high medical bills.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 19, 2025
Snakes In A Plane (Hangar): Greybull Airport Is Rattlesnake Central
If Samuel L. Jackson has had it with all those mother-bleeping snakes on that mother-bleeping plane, he should steer clear of Wyoming. Rattlesnakes are so common at the Greybull airport, the staff is used to them, although they might freak visitors out.
Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2025
‘Pretty Damn Helpless’: Ranchers Work To Save Cattle, Land From Red Canyon Fire
The Red Canyon Fire burning east of Thermopolis has already consumed more than 100,000 acres. Generational ranchers in the path of the fire are working together to save their homes and cattle, even if it seems “pretty damn helpless” to stop it.
Jackie DorothyAugust 18, 2025
Wyoming's Red Canyon Fire Now 100,000+ Acres, Fire Emergency Declared
With the Red Canyon Fire burning about 11 miles east of Thermopolis exceeding 100,000 acres in size, Gov. Mark Gordon has declared a fire emergency, even as crews report it’s 28% contained.
Greg JohnsonAugust 18, 2025
43-Year-Old Riverton Woman Found Dead In Burned-Out Trailer
Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a trailer house north of Riverton on Friday evening. A 43-year-old woman was found dead in the ruins.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2025
Don Day’s Way-Too-Early Winter Forecast: Colder, Snowier And Longer
If Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day's extended winter forecast is right, the 2025-2026 winter season will come early, stick around longer, and be colder and snowier. It’s what he calls “a good, old-fashioned Wyoming winter.”
Andrew RossiAugust 18, 2025
ICE Says It Doesn't Have Attempted Murder Victim Who Vanished, Blowing Up Case
Campbell County had to drop attempted murder charges against three Mexican nationals when their alleged victim vanished, court documents say. The three men were handed over to ICE, but the agency says it hasn’t had contact with the potential murder victim.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2025
Interactive Map Shows 790,000 Acres Of Public Land Eligible For Sale In Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management has identified more than 790,000 acres of federal land in Wyoming as potentially eligible for sale or disposal. A new interactive map from onX shows where those parcels are, along with 6 million acres across 17 states.
Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 18, 2025
Drug Dog Sniffing Out Meth After Illegal Turn Was Fair, High Court Rules
It was lawful for a deputy to call in a drug dog and make a meth bust on a driver who made a premature right-hand turn in Gillette, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Friday. The driver is also serving 8-14 years for setting his home on fire.
Clair McFarlandAugust 18, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Bracing For Battle Over Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover
Wyoming’s congressional delegation is behind President Trump’s takeover of the Washington, D.C., police, which Congress must vote on to extend it beyond 30 days. Sen. John Barrasso said Democrats would rather “coddle criminals” than prosecute them.
Sean BarryAugust 18, 2025
Dave Simpson: Stay Put, Harriet. We Need You In DC!
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Harriet Hageman, in two short terms in Congress, has established herself as a powerful voice in Washington in support of Donald Trump's ambitious and vitally important agenda.”
Dave SimpsonAugust 18, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Monday, August 18, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsAugust 18, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video News: Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday's headlines include: * Red Canyon Fire Nears 100,000 Acres * Men Lauded As Heroes For Saving Motorcyclist * Why Does Anyone Still Read The Farmer’s Almanac?
Wendy CorrAugust 18, 2025
Aggressive Red Canyon Fire Closes In On 100,000 Acres, Still 0% Containment
The Red Canyon Fire continues to surge in multiple directions about 11 miles east of Thermopolis as it closes in on 100,000 acres burned. It’s also moving into Washakie and Fremont counties, prompting evacuation alerts in Fremont.
Greg JohnsonAugust 18, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Bill Gates Didn't Ask Me If I Wanted Russian Nuclear Reactors
Dear editor: I must have missed the phone call from Mr. Gates. The call, where he asked me, if I wanted to live in a state loaded with Russian nuclear reactors.
August 17, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Grow A Backbone!
Dear editor: It is the chairperson's job to maintain decorum through calm leadership and the use of properly followed Robert's Rules of Order. It is not done by eliminating scheduled speakers; such as recently happened to former House Speaker Tom Lubnau.
August 17, 2025
Explore Montana: Stunning Views, Rocks That Chime Like Bells And Bathing In Radon Gas
From quirky cabin signs to historic landmarks, there are a number of off-the-beaten-path destinations around Montana. They include rocks that chime like bells when hit with a hammer to radon bathing to stunning views from Beartooth Pass.
Anna-Louise JacksonAugust 17, 2025
Bigfoot, Alaska And Evil: Wyoming Author Channels Depression Into A Wild Trilogy
Caitee Cooper grew up in the Wyoming outdoors, which she draws on to build her fantasy novels inspired by bigfoot, Alaska, evil, and a pretty wild imagination. But it was her depression that gave Cooper the courage to start writing.
Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025
Wyoming History: The Miners' Cure For Laziness At South Pass City
When a miner in 1868 tried to avoid working a claim in South Pass, his partners came up with a cure for his laziness. Getting him back to work involved a loaded rifle and the threat of Indian raids.
Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025
Wyoming’s Wildlife, Rodeo And The West Inspires Riverton Woman’s Quilt Art
Riverton's Heather Hossack has turned her passion for horses and wildlife into a career designing unique Wyoming quilt patterns. Quilters from all over the world have purchased her original patterns to create their own art with a distinctly Wyoming flair.
Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025
With Beaver Population Dropping In Wyoming, Artificial Dams Rise In The Bighorns
It is thought there are fewer than half the beavers in the Bighorn National Forest now compared to about 15 years ago, and to make up for their work, wildlife officials have built more than 150 artificial dams. It’s not clear why the beaver population is declining.
Mark HeinzAugust 17, 2025
Gail Symons: Wyomingites Are Smart Enough To Look Past Flippant Insults
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "One legislator accused another of not being a 'conservative leader.' But I’ve watched both lawmakers in action. The one being criticized leads with skill and substance. It got me thinking."
Gail SymonsAugust 17, 2025
Cassie Craven: Here Comes A Governor's Election Across Republican War Camps
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “The problem with the establishment Republicans, while they may be likable enough on the surface, lies deep within their voting records. They have no interest in your rights over the establishment."
Cassie CravenAugust 17, 2025
The Strange Saga Of A Historic Tomahawk Linked To Death Of Caspar Collins
A collector called the condition of a tomahawk linked to the death of Caspar Collins at the Battle of Platte Bridge "miraculous" especially because it was found in such good condition at a yard sale in Arizona. But all efforts to have it secured in a Wyoming collection has failed and now a private collector has it.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 17, 2025
Delivery Drones Could Be Flying Wyoming’s Windy Skies Sooner Than You Think
A company named Zipline has a remote testing site in Wyoming where the tech company is working out how drones can fly in the state's harsh winters and windy skies. That could bring Walmart drone deliveries to the state sooner than you might think.
Renée JeanAugust 17, 2025
Why Rabbits Are Growing Horns And Tentacles In Colorado
Images of rabbits in Colorado with horns and tentacles are making waves across social media, with many likening their strange look to that of Frankenstein’s monster or an undead zombie.
Jackson WalkerAugust 17, 2025
Fed Up With Loud Crotch Rockets And Cars, Cheyenne City Council To Crack Down
Fed up with loud crotch rockets and cars racing around Cheyenne, members of the City Council are trying to crack down on vehicles that blatantly violate the city’s noise regulations. They're proposing to use sound camera technology to catch offenders.
David MadisonAugust 17, 2025
Wyoming Radio Icon Bob Beck Back On The Air At Syracuse University
For 34 years, Bob Beck was a familiar voice on Wyoming radio. He retired three years ago and moved to Syracuse, New York. The university there has lured him out of retirement to teach and go back on the air.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 17, 2025
They Thought The Biker Lying Face-Down By Wyoming Road Was Dead, Then He Groaned
When two electricians from Casper found a biker lying face-down along Wyoming Highway 28 on Monday, they thought he was dead. Then he groaned. "They're my dad's angels,” sobbed the man's daughter from an Intensive Care Unit at the University of Utah Hospital.
Zakary SonntagAugust 17, 2025
Red Canyon Fire Grows To Nearly 85,000 Acres, More Evacuations Ordered
A large, out-of-control wildfire “exhibiting extreme fire behavior” continues to grow in multiple directions about 11 miles east of Thermopolis. The Red Canyon Fire also has prompted more evacuations in its potential path.
Greg Johnson & Jackie DorothyAugust 17, 2025
Wyoming History: Jimmy Stewart’s P-51 Was Banned In Wyoming, Crashed In Nebraska
Banned from flying over Wyoming in 1955, the famed P-51 Mustang once owned by Hollywood star Jimmy Stewart crashed in Nebraska. But a restored version of the aircraft still thrills aviation fans across the country.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 16, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: The Buckhorn Bar On The Northeastern Edge Of The Cowboy State
The walls of The Buckhorn, on the northeastern edge of Wyoming near the South Dakota Border, is 100% a classic dive bar. It’s lined with dollar bills, 1970s green shag carpet and longtime patrons say it hasn't changed in 50 years.
Renée JeanAugust 16, 2025
Air Force To Blow Up Cybertrucks With Missiles To Practice Terrorism Response
The Air Force plans to use Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice because there’s concern that terrorists might start using the hulking vehicles. According to contracting documents, the Cybertrucks have features that could make them formidable.
Mark HeinzAugust 16, 2025
Diesel Mechanic Students To Benefit From WyoTech Partnership With Kenworth Trucks
A new collaboration gives WyoTech students in Laramie hands-on experience with a $2 million lineup of custom-built Kenworth Trucks. Working on them will prepare students for high-demand diesel mechanic jobs that can earn them six figures within two years.
Renée JeanAugust 16, 2025