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'Secret' Century-Old Yellowstone Old Faithful Stamp Might Be The Last Of Its Kind
Yellowstone’s "secret" century-old Old Faithful stamp is available only by request and may be the last of its kind. Before Instagram and smartphones, tourists marked their trips to Yellowstone and other national parks by getting a stamp.
Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2026

Looking Back At Weird Depression Era Foods From Tomato Soup Cake To Water Pie
During World War I and the Great Depression, regular staple pantry ingredients were scarce, so folks had to get creative. They came up with odd recipes such as tomato soup cake and water pie to stretch budgets and keep from starving.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 02, 2026

When Congress First Heard Of 'Yellow Stone,' They Didn’t Believe It
Although the area was already called "Yellow Stone," back in the 1850s members of Congress thought the stories about the area were too fantastic to be true. They scoffed at geysers, boiling mud and petrified forests and refused to believe any of it.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2026

Delegation Saddened By Deaths In Minnesota, Says State Should Cooperate With ICE
Wyoming’s congressional delegation last week all expressed sadness for the deaths in Minnesota and voiced support for investigations. They said violence is not likely in Wyoming because state and local officials here cooperate with federal efforts.
Coy KnobelFebruary 01, 2026

Wyoming Speed Skiing Legacy Fueled By Legacy Of Jackson Legend Who Died In 2009
The Wes Barron Speed Series honors a Jackson skier who lost his thumb in a 2005 crash but lived for super-G speed until his 2009 death. Young racers carry on his legacy on Snow King Mountain's slopes during the speed series named for him.
David MadisonFebruary 01, 2026

Rancher, Other Good Samaritans Rescue 14 Starving Horses In Goshen County
When 83-year-old Goshen County rancher Gary Hubert first saw the condition of 14 starving horses, he went to the sheriff. He then supplied 25 1,2000-pound bales of hay himself before others stepped up. The man who allegedly abandoned the horses is awaiting trial.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 31, 2026

13-Year-Old South Dakota Rancher Sets Record With $320,000 Steer Named Boots
Cannon Reimann, 13, of South Dakota shattered the National Western Junior Livestock Show record, selling her steer Boots for $320,000 — beating her brother’s 2024 record. “My family, we worked really hard,” she said
Kate MeadowsJanuary 31, 2026

Lummis Says Fed Reserve Pressured Banks To Close Customer Accounts Over Political Views
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her office has uncovered written evidence that the Federal Reserve instructed bank examiners to pressure banks into closing accounts for customers based on their political views — even as Fed leadership publicly denied doing so.
David MadisonJanuary 31, 2026

Douglas And Glenrock A ‘Bermuda Triangle’ For Disappearing Amazon Packages
People living in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, are reporting that their Amazon packages are going missing, often landing in Gillette, where they are then listed as "undeliverable." Amazon says it’s looking into the problem.
Renée JeanJanuary 31, 2026

Night Ice Fishing On Wyoming Lakes Is Dangerous, But Good Way To Catch Burbot
Ice fishing at night can be dangerous because it’s much harder to spot thin ice. But it’s a good way to catch burbot, which one angler calls "poor man's lobster" and says is delicious when boiled in Sprite.
Mark HeinzJanuary 31, 2026

11-Year-Old Finds 48-Million-Year-Old Turtle Shell in Southwest Wyoming
Touren Pope was rockhounding in the Greater Green River Basin when he found a remarkable foot-long fossil. It turned out to be the shell of a soft-shelled turtle. When it was freed from the rock encasing it, the beautifully preserved fossil was revealed.
Andrew RossiJanuary 31, 2026

Scammers Are Draining Millions From Wyomingites Using Crypto ATMs
Law enforcement across Wyoming say criminals are exploiting Crypto ATMs in scams that have stolen more than $4.6 million in just three of Wyoming’s largest cities — $3 million of which was in Gillette alone.
Renée JeanJanuary 31, 2026

Wyoming History: 5 Men Blew Up In 1918 Nitro Explosions, Changed Worker's Comp Law
In 1918, five men working for the Independent Torpedo Co. were killed in three Wyoming nitroglycerin blasts just weeks apart. Their deaths helped lead to changes in the state's worker's compensation law.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 31, 2026

Trucker Who Killed One EMT, Injured Another In Crash Gets 12-14 Years In Prison
A Sweetwater County judge sentenced a Haitian trucker Friday to 12-14 years in prison for plowing into an ambulance, killing one EMT and injuring another. The deceased EMT's grandfather said he forgave the trucker, to shed his bitterness and his anger.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026

Adding Land To Wind River Reservation Is Part Of Bison Reintroduction Plan
Opponents and proponents of a bison reintroduction project on the Wind River Reservation both say restoring bison to the area involves another goal: increasing the size of the reservation to accommodate them.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026

Wyoming - CSU Basketball Showdown Reveals Two Programs At A Crossroads
As Colorado State prepares to leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-12, and Wyoming fights to remain nationally competitive, this year’s hardwood Border War spotlights a pair of athletic programs bouncing in different directions.
David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026

Wind Project Cut To Twice The Size Of Cheyenne, Critics Say It’s Still Too Big
A huge Laramie County wind project three times the size of Cheyenne has been cut back by a third, but critics on Thursday said it’s still too big. Another wind/hydrogen project in Converse County, Pronghorn H2, also has reduced its proposed footprint.
David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026

The Great Pronghorn Massacre: Wind Wipes Out Herd Of Museum's Pronghorn Statues
Ten Pronghorn statues the Campbell County Rockpile Museum in Gillette ordered for their Parade of Pronghorns fundraiser were destroyed during a massive windstorm last month. This week, replacement statues arrived safe and intact.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2026

Alleged Green River Bomber Sane Enough For Identity Fraud Trial
The man accused of sending a bomb to his estranged wife’s Green River home in 1982 and blowing her finger off is sane enough to face trial on fraud charges, a judge ruled this week. He was on the lam for more than 40 years before being caught in 2025.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 31, 2026

Critics: Self-Defense Legal Fee Reimbursement Bill Could Spark Court Chaos
A former Washakie County prosecutor is critical of a bill forcing counties to pay back the legal fees of Wyomingites cleared of murder or manslaughter charges in shootings ruled as self-defense. He said it would throw courts into chaos.
Mark HeinzJanuary 30, 2026

At Hageman's Thermopolis Townhall, Attendees Yelled More At Each Other Than At Her
Attendees clamored and yelled at Rep. Harriet Hageman's townhall in Thermopolis on Thursday with the topic of immigration enforcement causing most of the drama. But most people yelled at each other more than at Hageman.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 30, 2026

Protesters Block ICE From Leaving Hotel In Rock Springs
Protesters surrounded ICE vehicles at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in Rock Springs and prevented officers from leaving the hotel parking lot on Thursday. Rock Springs police responded to help the federal officers, who left town after police removed the blockade.
Justin GeorgeJanuary 29, 2026

Rock Springs Councilman: New City Flag Looks Like Something From Third World Country
Rock Springs City Councilman Rick Milonas says the new city flag, designed by a 17-year-old student, is a “terrible fit for the community” and the “most butt-ugly thing I’ve ever seen." The city council adopted the new flag by an 8-1 vote last week.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 29, 2026

Wyoming Has Two New Champion Trees (Yes, It's A Real Thing)
A Lombardy Poplar in Riverton and a Utah Juniper in Fremont County are the newest Wyoming State Champion Trees. The two trees have been verified as the best specimens of their kind growing in Wyoming.
Andrew RossiJanuary 30, 2026

Two Snowmobilers Die After Collisions With Trees in Western Wyoming
In three days, Teton County Search and Rescue responded to three snowmobiling incidents. There were two fatalities, both involving snowmobiles that collided with trees.
Andrew RossiJanuary 29, 2026

'I Stabbed A Guy In the Back,' Admits Riverton Man In 14-Year-Old's Killing
Admitting he stabbed a 14-year-old boy in the back last August during a brawl north of Riverton, Alejandro Behan pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder. "I knew that if I stabbed him in the back, it could probably kill him," Behan said.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 29, 2026

Wyoming’s Tourism Leaders View Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame As Game-Changer For State
Wyoming tourism leaders are hailing the ProRodeo Hall of Fame's vote to move from Colorado to Cheyenne as a game-changer for the industry. They are projecting a $252 million economic impact over 10 years while boosting rodeo culture statewide.
Renée JeanJanuary 29, 2026

January Is Baby Boom Month For Yellowstone Grizzlies, Researchers Discover
The new crop of grizzly cubs that will emerge this spring to the delight of visitors in Yellowstone have likely already been born, researchers say. A long-term study nailed down January as the month when most grizzly cubs in Yellowstone are born.
Mark HeinzJanuary 29, 2026

UW Student Leaders Protest Proposed $40 Million State Budget Cut To University
Students at the University of Wyoming say they aren't waiting for the Legislature to finalize its budget before fighting back against cuts they worry could slash funding by 15%. They say the cuts will hurt UW's ability to generate future revenue for Wyoming.
David MadisonJanuary 29, 2026

Casper Man Faces Charges for December Stabbing, Dragging of Ex-Girlfriend
A 41-year-old Casper man faces a potential life sentence on charges related to the Dec. 18 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in an apartment complex hallway. Police say he dragged her by her hair before stabbing her.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 30, 2026

Judge Hints He Will Send Cody Roberts Wolf Torture Case To Trial
A Green River, Wyoming, judge on Wednesday hinted he’ll send the animal cruelty case of Cody Roberts to a jury in two months. Judge Richard Lavery stopped just short of denying Roberts’ argument for immunity, saying he’ll file a written order later.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

Judge Orders Wyoming Rep. Allemand To Submit To Alcohol Testing During Session
A Buffalo Circuit Court judge Wednesday found that continued random alcohol testing was appropriate for State Rep. Bill Allemand despite his request that it be suspended during the budget session.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 28, 2026

Grizzly Spotted In Yellowstone, Biologist Says One Of Earliest Sightings On Record
A grizzly spotted out wandering in Yellowstone National Park on Monday might be up from hibernation incredibly early or awake incredibly late. “This would be one of the earliest sightings on record,” bear biologist Frank van Manen told Cowboy State Daily.
Mark HeinzJanuary 28, 2026

High Schools Across Wyoming Received Automated Bomb Threats On Wednesday
In a widespread hoax on Wednesday, automated voicemails left at high schools around Wyoming threatened to detonate bombs and shoot up schools. Authorities say the threats weren’t credible and originated from outside the U.S.
Greg JohnsonJanuary 28, 2026

No, Chancey Williams Isn't Selling Tickets For Private Parties And He's Not In Love With You
As Wyoming country music star Chancey Williams’ fame rises, so do scammers claiming to be him. From fake tickets to events to manipulated video messages to proclamations of secret love, Williams has seen it all.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 28, 2026

Wyoming Lawmaker Pushes ‘Stem Cell Freedom Act,’ Challenging FDA
State Sen. Eric Barlow is pushing a bill that would allow doctors to perform stem cell treatments not approved by the FDA, creating guidelines for treatment while shielding physicians from state licensing discipline.
Zakary SonntagJanuary 29, 2026

Degenfelder To Investigate Rock Springs School District's Special Ed Program
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder announced Wednesday her office is launching an investigation into the special education program at Sweetwater County School District No. 1 after multiple noncompliance complaints.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

Hunter Kills Huge ‘Split 5’ Bull Elk From Estes Park Urban Herd
Fans are mourning the loss of the gigantic “Split 5” bull elk that was part of the Estes Park, Colorado, urban herd. Popular with photographers and wildlife watchers because of his remarkable size, Split 5 was legally killed by a hunter.
Mark HeinzJanuary 28, 2026

Carbon County Sheriff Says Naked Cornhole-Playing Deputy Is In Utah, Not Wyoming
A Carbon County, Utah, deputy is in trouble after being accused of playing cornhole naked from the waist down. Carbon County, Wyoming, Sheriff Alex Bakken is making sure people know that’s a Utah deputy, not his. Bakken's phone has been blowing up.
Andrew RossiJanuary 28, 2026

Long-Lost Horse Found And Rescued After Seven Months in Wind River Mountains
Mouse the horse had been missing since July 2025, only to be found alive by snowmobilers in the Wind River Mountains. Several people, specialized snow machines, and a river raft were enlisted Sunday to reach and rescue the horse.
Andrew RossiJanuary 27, 2026

PRCA Votes To Move Headquarters, Hall Of Fame & Museum To Cheyenne, Wyoming
The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association on Monday voted to move its headquarters, Hall of Fame and museum to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 2029. Cheyenne Frontier Days chief Tom Hirsig said it's the rodeo equivalent of getting the NFL headquarters.
Renée JeanJanuary 27, 2026

Wyoming Lawmakers Reverse Course, Will Not Deny $58 Million In Medicaid
Wyoming lawmakers reversed their denial of $58 million in federal Medicaid funds for tribal clinics after people protested. Rep. John Bear called it an accounting issue, while Rep. Larsen said Bear was "covering (his) butt."
Clair McFarlandJanuary 28, 2026

Weston County Residents Grill Wyoming Lawmakers On Tax Cuts
Wyoming lawmakers faced backlash Monday at a Newcastle town hall over property tax cuts slashing local budgets. “We have no way to raise more money. It was the legislature, not local people, that told us we were taking a budget cut," said one firefighter.
Zakary SonntagJanuary 28, 2026

Bill Would Force Wyoming Counties To Pay Self-Defense Legal Fees
If a Wyomingite kills somebody, claims self-defense, is charged with murder, but is cleared, the county that charged them would be on the hook for all the defendant’s legal fees and other expenses, according to a bill before the Wyoming Legislature.
Mark HeinzJanuary 27, 2026

Weston County Clerk's Thursday Trial Cancelled Due To Appeal
The Weston County clerk accused of skipping a legislative subpoena was scheduled to go to trial Thursday in Casper Circuit Court — until the judge ruled that her claims against the lawmakers who summoned her should be heard in a higher court first.
Clair McFarlandJanuary 27, 2026

Mom Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Infant Son After Fleeing To New Mexico
Madeline Daly on Monday pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder for allegedly killing her 11-month-old son Basil in New Mexico following a custody dispute from Wyoming. She remains held without bond amid potential federal charges.
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2026

Will It Ever Snow In Utah? Salt Lake City Snowpack Plummets to Record Low
Only 0.1 inches of snow has fallen on Salt Lake City this winter. That’s the lowest snowfall on record, by a significant margin. The average snowfall for this time of year is just over 28 inches. “I think it’s going to be hard to make up the deficit,” meteorologist Don Day says.
Andrew RossiJanuary 27, 2026

Cheyenne Council Delays Expansion Of Inspection Warrants Amid 4th Amendment Fears
The Cheyenne City Council postponed voting on an ordinance Monday that would allow the fire department and city workers to enter homes with administrative warrants. Residents raised Fourth Amendment concerns over these possible home inspections.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 27, 2026
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Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by J Lynn Bendall. J Lynn writes, "7 a.m. moon set in Star Valley fives miles south of Alpine. Taken from our front porch."
Today's question to Don Day
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
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Vision Beyond Borders Sends Bibles To The Nations
For over 30 years, the Vision Beyond Borders teams have carried Bibles—along with medicine, clothing, and necessary supplies—into places like Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela.
February 02, 2026

Hoskinson Health Brings Advanced Rheumatology Care to Gillette
Hoskinson Health’s rheumatology program offers diagnosis and treatment for autoimmune and arthritis conditions using in-house imaging, infusion therapy and specialty expertise, reducing the need for patients to travel out of state.
January 26, 2026

Hoskinson Premier Care Redefines How Wyoming Patients Get Healthcare
The Gillette clinic’s membership-based program is designed to simplify healthcare by bundling primary care, specialty services, and mental health support into one predictable monthly price.
January 26, 2026
Opinion
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Jonathan Lange: Let’s Get Our Court Docs On The Internet
Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: “Our courts are still operating as if ‘Al Gore’ never invented ‘the internets,’ as Dubya would say. Luddite rules suppress free access to public information.”
Jonathan LangeJanuary 16, 2026

Scott Clem: Like Miley Cyrus, The Legislature Is Coming In Like A Wrecking Ball
Columnist Scott Clem writes, "The legislature has a problem. Maybe their actions really are good for Wyoming. Maybe our state is being set up for success for years to come. But that's not how it's coming across."
Scott ClemJanuary 16, 2026

Tom Lubnau: It’s The Legislature’s Fault That Abortion Ban Was Unconstitutional
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "This abortion law mess didn’t erupt from nowhere. It came from years of incompetent legislating, blame shifting and political grandstanding, while lawmakers dodged the harder work required to pass a constitutional amendment."
Tom LubnauJanuary 15, 2026
Wyoming Life
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Wyoming Football Coach Jay Sawvel Cuts Salary $125K To Boost Player Funding
David MadisonJanuary 26, 2026
Wyoming Goes From Sub-Zero Temperatures To Hurricane Force Winds in 24 Hours
Andrew RossiJanuary 26, 2026
Cody Woman One Of America’s First Female CIA Agents, Pioneered Covert Operations
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2026
Backyard Explorer Digs Deep Into Black Hills Ghost Towns And Mines
Jackie DorothyJanuary 25, 2026
Some Of Pop Music’s Biggest Hits Written In Wyoming Getaway Cabin
Renée JeanJanuary 25, 2026
Outdoors
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Tracking Shot Bears With Dogs Would Be Legal Under Hunting Bill
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2026
Lucky Yellowstone Coyote Survives Taunting Wolves Who Were Feasting On Bison Carcass
Mark HeinzJanuary 26, 2026
As In Wyoming, Idaho Hunters Can’t Kill Enough Elk On Private Land, So State Will
Mark HeinzJanuary 25, 2026
The Time Wyoming's 'Wildcat Sam' Was Surrounded By Seven Packs Of Wolves
Jackie DorothyJanuary 25, 2026
Meet The Teen Who Keeps The Ski Trails Groomed And Open At Antelope Butte
Jackie DorothyJanuary 25, 2026
Crime & Courts
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Desperate Search For Missing Cody Man Continues, Police Say Check Security Cams
Jen KocherJanuary 27, 2026
Wyoming Lawmaker Charged With DUI Asks To Skip Alcohol Testing During Session
Clair McFarlandJanuary 27, 2026
Wild Crimes In Yellowstone: From Maulings To Fugitives To The "Hippie Cannibal"
Jen KocherJanuary 25, 2026
Mother Asks How Son Shot Himself While Handcuffed In Back Of Police Car
Clair McFarlandJanuary 23, 2026
Cody Man In 4-Hour Standoff Pleads Not Guilty, Says He Was Shot In Face With Beanbag
Andrew RossiJanuary 23, 2026


