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Unique Whiskey Made From Ancient Grain Grown In Wyoming Called Emmer Debuts
A new whiskey debuted on Saturday made from emmer wheat grown in Powell, Wyoming. Nels Wroe, who grew up in Douglas and is the owner of Dry Land Distillers, said they're the only company making a true 100% emmer whiskey. "It's the only one like it in the world," he said.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2025
Cody Woman Teaches Ice Skating Decades After Grandfather Built Heart Mountain Rink
Christine Castillo's grandfather was one of about 14,000 Japanese Americans relocated to the Heart Mountain internment center, where he shared his love for ice skating by building a sheet of ice for the camp. Now, decades later, she coaches ice skating in Cody.
Jackie DorothyOctober 19, 2025
Ghostly Wyoming: Haunted Trees Hold Echoes of Violence From Murders Beneath Their Branches
Chilling accounts of frightened hounds and blood-streaked apples have been reported around Wyoming hanging trees and spots where people were lynched — either by the law or vigilantes. Some say the trees are haunted by the murders beneath their branches.
Jackie DorothyOctober 19, 2025
How A Couple Of Naturalists Cracked The Code Of Animal Language In Yellowstone
Naturalist George Bumann decodes animal communication in Yellowstone, revealing how listening to wildlife transforms our understanding of the natural world. He says animal sounds carry meaning humans can learn to interpret.
David MadisonOctober 19, 2025
Rare 1-In-100,000 Piebald Cow Elk Spotted Near Cody
Powell photographer Michael Moore got photos of a piebald cow elk in a herd southwest of Cody. The rare condition, where the elk's hair and fur is more white than brown, is seen in less than 1% of the elk in the United States.
Andrew RossiOctober 19, 2025
Cheyenne Clinic Uses Wearable Tech To Protect Moms And Babies
A Cheyenne clinic has just added a remote blood-pressure monitoring program for high-risk pregnancies. It’s just the latest example of wearable health technology entering the medical field in Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: The Drinks At Lander Bar Come With A Taste Of Western History
The historic Lander Bar was a saloon when it first opened in 1907, and has also been a brothel and hotel before operating as a popular hangout for years. In the 1990s, a ski patrolman stopped in for a beer, and with two buddies decided to buy and restore the place.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2025
North Of Crazy: How A Publishing Heiress Fueled A Wyoming Art Renaissance
An heiress to the Doubleday publishing family escaped her privileged - but abusive - high-society life for the wilderness of Wyoming. That’s where she fueled an art renaissance that’s still growing even after her 2021 death and published her memoir "North of Crazy."
Wendy CorrOctober 19, 2025
Doomsday Church Renovating Popular Yellowstone Hot Springs
The popular Boiling River hot springs soaking spot near the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park was washed away by the flood of 2022. That's sent more soakers to Yellowstone Hot Springs, run by a doomsday church that's now renovating.
David MadisonOctober 19, 2025
Part-Time Doctors Have Full-Time Impact For Rural Wyoming Patients
Health care clinics in rural America have long struggled to recruit specialists to serve low-population, wide-open regions. A new model called fractional medicine lets them recruit part-time doctors and surgeons for hard-to-fill jobs.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025
Lander Photographer Captures Striking Aspen 'Leaf Fall' In Sinks Canyon
A Lander photographer captured a striking “leaf fall” of brilliantly colored aspens cascading through Sinks Canyon. Experts say the trees may share connected roots or be separate groves growing together through the drainage.
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2025
‘Concealed Carry’ Fashion Includes Vests And Workout Shorts With Pistol Holsters
Concealed carry clothing, with built-in pistol holsters and pouches for ammunition magazines, could be one of the fastest-growing fashion niches. Wyoming tactical experts, however, said although it could be viable for some, the clothing has drawbacks that can make it impractical.
Mark HeinzOctober 18, 2025
Who Wins When A Bull Elk Picks A Fight With A Bison? Depends On The Bison
Tommy, a bull elk at the North Carolina Zoo, picked a fight with a bison — and won. Biologists say Tommy wouldn't have fared as well had the showdown happened in Wyoming, because the bison are bigger, bulkier and more belligerent when challenged.
Andrew RossiOctober 18, 2025
Wright At 50: A Half-Century For The Wyoming Town That Coal Built
As one of Wyoming's youngest towns, Wright is celebrating its 50th year in existence this year. It may have started as a camp for workers at nearby coal mines, but Wright has grown into its own.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025
Bill Sniffin: The Arrival Of ‘God’s Dog’ Had Huge Effect On Wyoming Indians
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes: “Fort Laramie had a big problem. How do you accommodate some 45,000 horses owned by the 10 different tribes meeting there in 1951.”
Bill SniffinOctober 18, 2025
Joan Barron: Lessons Learned Covering Politics, Wyoming Style
Columnist Joan Barron writes, “I was content to be the reporter who transmitted to voters news of their government and what it was doing, and in some cases, not doing at all, and why.”
Joan BarronOctober 18, 2025
Haunted Wyoming: The Ghostly Legends That Haunt Cheyenne’s Historic Train Depot
Employees of Cheyenne's train depot were absolutely convinced the building was haunted after a series of supernatural events. A newspaper reporter investigated for the structure for six months and, he too, came away certain spirits were there, especially at the "witching hour."
Jackie DorothyOctober 18, 2025
Cheyenne Barber's Turnaround Takes Him From Prison To Being A 'Real Person'
Gilbert Lucas easily chats with clients and isn't shy about sharing his story. It's one the Cheyenne barber said he doesn't believe himself at times, because it chronicles how he "went from being in prison to being a 'real' person."
Jackson WalkerOctober 18, 2025
Diablo The ‘Goatalope’ Is Gillette’s Unlikely Local Legend And Social Media Star
Gillette’s beloved goat Diablo has become a social media sensation, charming thousands with her independence and quirky antics. Locals say the French fry-loving “goatalope” embodies the free spirit of Campbell County.
Scott SchwebkeOctober 18, 2025
Luxurious Hideout Ranch In Shell, Wyoming, Lists For $14.95 Million
The Hideout Ranch in Shell, Wyoming, famed for its mustang horses and luxury guest experience, has hit the market for $14.95 million. Its owners are selling after two decades of global acclaim.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025
More Grizzlies Than Ever Are Showing Up On The B Bar Ranch
The Tom Miner Basin, on the edge of Yellowstone, isn't just beautiful, it's grizzly bear country. It has one of the densest populations of grizzlies in the U.S. Every October, bear lovers flock to B Bar Ranch to see the many grizzlies feast on caraway root.
David MadisonOctober 18, 2025
Charlie Kirk Takes Center Stage At Conflicting Wyoming Republican Fundraisers
Laramie County Republicans had to choose Friday night between two conflicting fundraisers that have caused contention within the party for weeks. They had one thing in common, however: honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk.
Jackson WalkerOctober 18, 2025
Wyoming Bill Would Shield Pregnancy Centers From Overreach By Cities, Counties
A Wyoming legislative committee on Thursday advanced a bill that, if it becomes law, would safeguard pregnancy centers from being forced to offer abortions or otherwise abridge their mission by state or local governments.
Clair McFarlandOctober 18, 2025
Flitner Family Buys Bighorn Mountain Ranch Back From Kanye West
Members of the Flitner family have bought their family’s ranch near Greybull, Wyoming, back from Kanye West. All the historic buildings, including Baldridge Cabin, are intact.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2025