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Jackie Dorothy

Jackie Dorothy is a reporter for Cowboy State Daily based in central Wyoming.

Over the past 20 years, Jackie has worked in television, radio and print across Wyoming. In this role, she has won numerous writing and history awards including the Wyoming Governor’s Journalist of the Year and SBA Journalist of the Year.

Jackie is also the podcast host of ‘Pioneers of Outlaw Country’ that explores little known historical stories of Wyoming with entertaining narrative.

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In the dying coal town of Gebo during World War II, the patriotic Junior Marines were dedicated to their wartime efforts of gathering scrap iron, marching and singing. They were inspired by the Wedlock brothers, two teens who left Gebo to fight the war.

Wyoming History: How Gebo’s Gung-Ho Junior Marines Served During World War II

In the dying coal town of Gebo during World War II, the patriotic Junior Marines were gung-ho in their wartime efforts of gathering scrap iron, marching and singing. They were inspired by the Wedlock brothers, two teens who left Gebo to fight the war.

Jackie DorothyJuly 27, 2026

Electrical Engineering student, Zariah Whiteplume, keeps contacted to her culture through hoop dancing performances. Recently, she was invited to Tokyo to perform and while there, was able to visit an Otter Cafe. Otters, Whiteplume said, are often used in native regalia and it was special moment to be able to pet a live otter in Japan. 

Wyoming People: International Model Grew Up On Reservations Without Running Water

Zariah Whiteplume grew up without running water or much electricity on the Wind River and Navajo reservations. This summer, she was hoop dancing and modeling in Tokyo. “I want to come back to my community and engage with the youth,” she said.

Jackie DorothyJuly 26, 2026

After he left the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Frank Canton returned to his job with the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. Soon after, he became involved in the Johnson County War on behalf of his employers. On April 9, 1892, it was Canton who led the Regulators to the KC Ranch, where the ensuing battle ended in the deaths of Nick Ray and Nate Champion.

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.

Jackie DorothyJuly 26, 2026

Harry Webb was a Wyoming cowboy hired to train horses for the Lubin Studios from 1912 to early 1915.  He spent his time not just as the horse wrangler for the silver screen but also as a stuntman, extra actor and marksman.

Wyoming History: Silent Film ​Stuntman Got Start In Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show

A Wyoming cowboy learned life was more dangerous on movie sets in the early 1900s than riding broncs for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Harry Webb recounted how he barely survived his career as a stuntman for silent Westerns.

Jackie DorothyJuly 19, 2026

"A wall of water” surged through East Thermopolis late Wednesday, stranding people and breaking a gas main after 4.5 inches of rain fell in an hour near the town. "You need to send rescue out here. We’re in trouble,” one resident said when he called 911.

‘We’re In Trouble’: East Thermopolis Floods After 4.5 Inches Of Rain In An Hour

A wall of water surged through East Thermopolis late Wednesday, stranding people and breaking a gas main after 4.5 inches of rain fell in an hour near the town. "You need to send rescue out here. We’re in trouble,” one resident said when he called 911.

Jackie DorothyJuly 16, 2026

Ellie Feathers of Park County is a top shooter in many disciplines at the Wyoming State Fair such as .22 rifle but said that muzzleloader is one of her favorites because of the time it takes to load each shot with black powder and a steel ball.

Holy Smokes: Muzzleloader Is Loads And Reloads Of Fun For Kids At State Shoot

Historic muzzleloaders have developed a loyal following among Wyoming 4H kids who prefer a "boom" over a "kick" when they shoot a firearm. Eighty-five devotees ages 8-18 loaded and reloaded over the weekend at the Wyoming State Shoot in Douglas.

Jackie DorothyJuly 13, 2026

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