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Eating Wyoming: Svilar’s, A Wyoming Tradition Since 1912
Cowboy State Daily food writer Tim Mandese stops by one of Wyoming's favorite steakhouses -- Svilar's in Hudson, Wyoming.
August 24, 2022
“Not Cool:” Wyoming Muscle-Car Enthusiasts Not Thrilled About Dodge Electric Vehicles Â
You can't fake muscle. And Wyoming muscle-car enthusiasts are not excited about the imminent end of the gas-powered Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger.
Clair McFarlandAugust 22, 2022
After Two-Year Hiatus, Longmire Days Returned To Buffalo; Thousands Travel To CelebrateÂ
Longmire Days returned to Buffalo, Wyoming this past weekend and thousands of super-fans made the trip to celebrate.
August 22, 2022
81-Year-Old Man Selling His Prairie Dog Vacuuming Business
An 81-year-old Colorado man who spent more than 30 years vacuuming up prairie dogs as part of his pest control business says hes ready to sell his equipment and pass along his knowledge, should the right person come along.
Mark HeinzAugust 19, 2022
Jim Angell, Former Managing Editor For Cowboy State Daily, Dies At 64
Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily's former managing editor, died on Wednesday at the age of 64. Angell helped found Cowboy State Daily, which is now the largest news organization in Wyoming.
August 19, 2022
175-Foot Lawn Design Shows Off University of Wyoming Grad’s Cowboy SpiritÂ
Jake Edmunds is a BIG fan of Wyoming Cowboy football. And hes shown it in a BIG way by mowing a 175-foot high replica of Steamboat, the Wyoming Cowboys icon, into his lawn just outside Sheridan.
Wendy CorrAugust 18, 2022
Wyoming Public Radio’s Bob Beck To Retire After 34 Years
For 34 years, listeners of Wyoming Public Radio have listened to the voice of Bob Beck. The popular news director is hanging up his microphone and moving to the Syracuse-area (a place even snowier than Laramie) to retire.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Wyoming Author C.J. Box Suffers Third Degree Burns In Freak Barbecue Incident
Although New York Times best-selling author and Wyoming native C.J. Box suffered third degree burns in a freak barbecue accident earlier this summer, it gave him more time to write. As a result, he just finished his 23rd Joe Pickett novel.
August 16, 2022
Wyoming Man Recalls Career As Navigator In 2,000mph SR-71 Aircraft
Wyoming's Ted Ross was a navigator in one of the most powerful airplanes in the world, the SR-71. It traveled more than 2,000 miles an hour at 80,000 feet altitude which means you could cross the state of Nebraska in 7 1/2 minutes.
Wendy CorrAugust 15, 2022
Star Valley’s Jay Osmond Celebrates Premier Of “The Osmonds” Musical
Wyoming's Jay Osmond celebrated the premier of "The Osmonds" musical which debuted in London to rave reviews in London on Tuesday.
Wendy CorrAugust 14, 2022
Civil War Uniform Button Discovered At Little Bighorn Battlefield
Visitors to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument on Monday discovered a 146-year-old cuff button from a uniform worn in the battle where Gen. Custer was killed in 1876.
Wendy CorrAugust 12, 2022
Goodbye To Nearly Century-Old Water Tower In Yoder, Wyoming
Despite having a new and much better water system now, the town's public works director said it was heartbreaking to watch the tower from 1927 be removed.
August 11, 2022
Cause of Laramie Power Outage Unknown, Was Not Exploding Animal
Damage to a electric substation kept 1/3rd of Laramie without power for nearly nine hours on Tuesday. Cause of the damage is unknown but squirrels or other animals are not believed to have caused the problem.
Mark HeinzAugust 10, 2022
Massive Power Outage in Laramie; More Than 9,000 Lose Power
A massive power outage of undetermined cause struck Laramie Tuesday afternoon. As of 5 p.m., Rocky Mountain Power was reporting that it could take until at least 1 a.m. to restore electricity to the more than 9,000 people affected.
Mark HeinzAugust 09, 2022
C.J. Box To Attend Joe Pickett Trivia Contest In Saratoga Later This Month
Wyoming author C.J. Box will be on hand for the 9th annual "Sleuthing With Joe Pickett" trivia contest at the Saratoga Museum later this month.
August 09, 2022
Wyoming Law Enforcement Urge Caution With 400,000 Sturgis-Bound Bikers On Road
Wyoming Highway Patrol authorities are urging motorists to use extra caution this week as more than 400,000 bikers will pass through the state heading to Sturgis, South Dakota for the largest motorcycle rally in the world.
August 08, 2022
University of Wyoming Law Student Reunited With Family’s Tribal Headdress In England
A UW law student traveled to a London museum last month to see her great-great grandfather's headdress which is in a storage facility. Chief Yellow Calf is considered one of the Northern Arapaho's most important and respected leaders. UW leaders are working to bring it back home.
August 05, 2022
“Longmire Days” Returns to Buffalo, Wyoming On August 18
Longmire Days, a festival centered on the books and television show created by local author Craig Johnson, is returning on August 18 - 21 in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrAugust 05, 2022
Long, Strange Trip: Cheyenne Man Returns To City After Forty Years
George Jay Wienbarg, a Cheyenne native, recently returned to his hometown to connect with his roots and legacy as a relative of Buffalo Bill.
August 04, 2022
Harry Potter Fans Agree: Wyoming Is Not A Hufflepuff State
Wyoming is apparently a Hufflepuff state, but Harry Potter fans in the Cowboy State do not agree.
August 04, 2022
Cheyenne’s Brandon Nimmo Named Mets Winner Of Heart & Hustle Award; Could Be Team Captain
Cheyenne's Brandon Nimmo was just named the recipient of the 'Heart and Hustle' award for the team. More notably, however, he could be named team captain
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Wyoming Ranch Once Owned By Walt Disney Family On Market For $71 Million
The Diamond G Ranch, which sets 17 miles west of Dubois, was the wilderness playground for Morton Salt Company executives until and later sold to the Walt Disney family.
August 04, 2022
Rawlins Changes Course On Water Fines: No More Neighbor vs Neighbor
The City of Rawlins has partially reversed course on levying fines against residents for water over-usage and is no longer encouraging citizens to rat-out their neighbor for water violations.
August 03, 2022
Life Lessons From The Park County Fair In Powell, Wyoming
Both Fina and Tiegan attend Cody High School and participate in 4H raising small livestock. They pick their own fair projects each year. Tiegan is showing her lamb and rabbit, Buddy, as well as art and baking submissions. Â
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2022