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25 Bronze Statues Installed In Cheyenne Capitol Bronze Project And 30 More Planned
Around 25 bronze statues have been installed throughout downtown Cheyenne so far and 30 more are planned. Some statues have cost more than $40,000 each.
August 02, 2022
Chris Navarro Wind Turbine Art Project Moves Forward In Casper
Wyoming artist Chris Navarro is awaiting the delivery of 12 used turbine blades. He will be using them to create a giant "Wind Cathedral" sculpture in downtown Casper.
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2022
Laramie Food Truck Owner Aims To Break Chicken Wing World Record Next Year
Trent Weitzel, the owner of Laramie's Weitzel's Wings (Double Dubs) and Josh Allen's favorite wing spot, is going to attempt to break a world record for selling the most chicken wings in 24 hours.
August 01, 2022
Simpsons, Cheneys Break Ground At Mineta-Simpson Institute At Heart Mountain On Saturday
The Simpsons, the Minetas, and the Cheneys came together on Saturday for the groundbreaking of the 7,341-sq.ft. Mineta-Simpson Institute at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center.
Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2022
Afton Mayor, Wife Still Hospitalized After Being Run Over By SUV; Teen To Be Criminally Charged
The mayor of Afton and his wife will be hospitalized in Idaho Falls, Idaho "for a time," and the teenager who hit them last week will soon be criminally charged, the Afton police chief said Monday.
August 01, 2022
Douglas Man Launches His Own Forrest Fenn Treasure Hunt in Fremont Canyon
A Douglas man who spent eight years trying to track down Forrest Fenn's treasure has hidden his own treasure in Wyoming and is inviting people to join the "Gonzo Treasure Hunt."
August 01, 2022
Nurses Honored As Hometown Heroes At Cheyenne Frontier Days For Saving Life
Two medical professionals from Cheyenne, who saved a Walmart employee's life last November, were given a standing ovation as hometown heroes on Thursday in front of a packed crowd at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
July 30, 2022
Emergency Coordinator Issues Guidance On What To Do If Boysen Dam Breaks
The Hot Springs emergency management coordinator on Thursday warned citizens that if Boysen Dam failed (which he called unlikely), the town of Thermopolis would be under 70 feet of water in 90 minutes.
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Rawlins Church Celebrates 140th Year This Week; One Of The Oldest Churches In Wyoming
On Monday, the France Memorial United Methodist Church in Rawlins was commemorated for its 140th year. It's one of the oldest churches in the state of Wyoming.
July 28, 2022
Homelessness On The Rise In Wyoming
The homeless population in Wyoming appears to be on the rise, according to at least two homeless advocates in the state.
July 28, 2022
Bob Murray’s Journey From Wind River Reservation To U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Bob Murray grew up on the Wind River Reservation and went on to be the chief federal law enforcement officer for the state of Wyoming. He retired in June, 2022.
Wendy CorrJuly 28, 2022
Afton Mayor, Wife Run Over By Car While Bicycling
The mayor of Afton and his wife were injured Thursday morning when they were hit by a car while bicycling, the Afton police chief told Cowboy State Daily.
July 28, 2022
‘Priceless’ Tribute To Fallen Marine McCollum To Be Held At Rock Springs Rodeo Friday
Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum will be honored during Patriot Night at the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo in Rock Springs on Friday night.
July 28, 2022
Denver To Get First In-And-Out Burger; Wyoming Not Even On Map
While Colorado will be getting its 7th In-N-Out Burger soon, Wyoming still has zero. And will likely have zero for a long time.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Rawlins Residents Asked To Report Water Overuse By Neighbors
Facing yet another shortfall of usable water, the City of Rawlins is done warning people to conserve and now will charge a $250 fine for water over-usage.
Clair McFarlandJuly 26, 2022
Air Force Thunderbirds Ready To Roar Over Cheyenne (Weather Permitting)
The worlds largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, is in full swing this week and the Air Force Thunderbirds are slated to perform, weather permitting, on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.
July 26, 2022
Judge Dismisses Cody Magazine’s “UFO” Trademark Lawsuit Against Showtime
A U.S. District Court judge in Wyoming on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Cody UFO-themed magazine against Showtime, calling the magazine owners' claims "meritless."
July 25, 2022
Wyoming Obituary: Leonard “Pete” Simon Pedersen
Pete Pedersen, 82, of Cheyenne, passed away on July 19, 2022 at home in Cheyenne, WY.
July 25, 2022
Woman Found Dead In Morton Lake In Fremont County
A 22-year-old woman was found deceased in Morton lake in Fremont County on Friday evening. The fatality is at least the third discovered in the lake in the past decade.
Clair McFarlandJuly 25, 2022
Heroes! WYDOT Workers Save Ducklings From Certain Death After Falling Through Cattle Guard
A Wyoming Department of Transportation crew saved eight ducklings from certain death after they fell through a cattle guard in Wapiti, Wyoming.
July 25, 2022
Disabled Veteran Claims Dubois Motel Still Not Allowing Service Animals
The attorney for a disabled veteran from Colorado is claiming that a Dubois motel is still not allowing service animals, even though in court filings the business said the animals are welcome.
July 22, 2022
Wild West Balloon Fest Returns To Cody After 7 Years
After ending for good in 2015, the Wild West Balloon Fest is being "relaunched" in Cody this weekend.
Wendy CorrJuly 22, 2022
Judge Denies Dismissal In Wyoming ‘Corner Crossing’ Case
A request by four Missouri hunters to have a lawsuit filed against them for trespassing on private land while moving between two parcels of public land be dismissed has been denied by a federal judge.
July 22, 2022
Hunger, Courage, A Good Wife: Cheyenne Frontier Days Caterer’s Recipe For Success
Nate Janousek grew up poor as a latchkey kid in an impoverished family in Nebraska. Now his business is the official caterer of Cheyenne Frontier Days and many of the largest outdoor events in the country.
Clair McFarlandJuly 22, 2022