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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

The Brewster Brothers: 134 Years Of Cheyenne Frontier Days In Two Cowboy Hats

Cheyenne Frontier Days has 2,700 volunteers, many of them multigenerational. Among them are the Brewster brothers, who have 134 years of volunteering between them. "Our grandfather was on the Frontier Days parade in the '20s, so it’s family here.”

Wyoming People: Buffalo’s Ryan Charles Is Putting Country Rap On The Music Map

Buffalo, Wyoming, native Ryan Charles — aka Jiggy Buckaroo — is putting his fusion of country-rap music on the map. He’s landed a record deal and has opened for country music star Ian Musick, as well as rap superstars Nelly and Wiz Khalifa.

Getting Access To Float The Middle Fork Of The Salmon River Is Like Winning The Lottery

One of the most difficult rivers to gain access to float is the pristine Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The odds are 1 in 55, with 20,000 applicants vying for 350 slots each year. After trying for 40 years, Cowboy State Daily's Jeff Welsch won the lottery

Maybe This Is The Year Someone Will Finally Buy $72 Million Montana Private Island

It's been four years without a buyer for Montana’s most expensive luxury estate, a 350-acre private island with a huge unfinished 45,000-square-foot villa. The $72 million property also features a boat dock that can accommodate a 70-foot yacht.

Casper Hunter Has Chased Lions, Rhinos, Elephants & Crocodiles Around The World

Casper's Rick Bonander went to Africa once "to get it out of his system." Thirty-two trips later, the 74-year-old has tracked lions, hunted a man-killing elephant, took on a three-legged crocodile, and filled his home with memories from six continents.

Lander's 'Mountain Man' Makes Daughter Give Public Apology For Ding-Dong Ditching

History Channel's "Mountain Men" star Josh Kirk wan't going to let his teen daughter get away with ding-dong ditching homes in Lander, so he made her own up to her actions and issue a public apology. “Even though it was peer pressure, that’s not an excuse,” she said.

A Head Injury Nearly Killed Her, Now She’s Competing At Cheyenne Frontier Days

After a devastating head injury nearly ended her life, barrel racer Anita Ellis is on an inspiring comeback trail that runs through Cheyenne Frontier Days. “I don’t really get intense or worry about stuff now. It’s in God’s hands,” she said.

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Jeff in the 307. Saturday mornings 6-10 a.m.

Dramatic Rise Of Motorcycle Crashes On Chief Joseph, Beartooth Highways

Agencies in Wyoming and Montana say they have been responding to an unusually high number of motorcycle crashes on the Beartooth and Chief Joseph highways. They blame speed, weather, distracted driving and lack of experience on winding roads.

Stolen 12-Foot Sinclair Dinosaur Bolted To 100-Foot Cliff Over Yellowstone River

A 12-foot-long dinosaur nicknaed Dino that usually stands outside a Sinclair gas station near Gardiner, Montana, was stolen Sunday night. It reappeared bolted to a 100-foot cliff face overlooking the Yellowstone River.

Jonathan Lange: Finally, Wyoming GOP Is Forcing The Court To Decide

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Speaking for myself, who exactly was endorsed is less important than the fact that the party publicly did endorse. It challenged the status quo. And there’s no going back.”

Dennis Sun: New Facts Concerning Beef

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "The shortage and high prices of hay will not make it any easier. We are all looking for some rainfall from the monsoon, and having Cheyenne Frontier Days running usually brings some rain."

Cowboys, Crap And 1,900 Pounds Of Laundry: The Dirty Side Of Cheyenne Frontier Days

Behind the scenes, Cheyenne's Courtney Shillenn and her Drop N Dash laundry crew are washing away the dust, the mud, the blood, and the poop at Cheyenne Frontier Days. A half-month's worth of dirty clothes have spun through their machines in five days.

Colorado Court Releases Wyoming Man Wanted On 72 Child Sex Abuse Charges

A Douglas man wanted on 72 felony charges alleging sex abuse of minors was released on his own accord by a Colorado court Thursday instead of being held for Wyoming authorities. “We’re out looking for him again,” said the Converse County undersheriff.

Steve Friess Says Wyoming U.S. House Race A 'Two-Man Race' Now

U.S. House candidate Steve Friess concluded the Thursday-night debate by saying polling shows the Wyoming GOP race is really between two people — himself and Chuck Gray. "[Gray's] unfavorable ratings are astronomically high," a campaign spokesman said.

Meet The Cheyenne Leatherman Repairing Heirlooms — And Reviving A Lost Skill

In an era of mass-produced, throwaway goods, Cheyenne craftsman Rob Underwood is different. Amid a surge in western culture popularity, he demonstrated old-world leatherman skills during Cheyenne Frontier Days, hoping to keep a dying trade alive.

‘Rain Makers’ Say They Can Boost Wyoming’s Water Supply, Wyo Lawmakers Want Proof

A Colorado “rain maker” company claims it has used electricity to boost water supplies in two western states by 10-15% and can do it for Wyoming if lawmakers don't conflate their methods with cloud seeding. Two legislators say they want proof first.