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This year’s undefeated football championship run by the Sheridan Broncs was business as usual since former Head Coach Don Julian started a winning tradition current Head Coach Jeff Mowry continues. The secret to their success? Building leadership skills during retreats in the woods. A program describing the retreats includes photos of trust exercises and the team circled up for prayer.

The Secret To Sheridan High Football's 55-0 Dynasty: Blindfolds And Book Clubs

The Sheridan Broncs completed their fifth consecutive undefeated football season last week, extending their state record winning streak to 55 games. They say their success is built on trust exercises and exercising their minds through book clubs.

David MadisonNovember 22, 2025

Susan Denker of Cheyenne says she owes her life to her poodle Lily, who alerted a friend after Denker suffered a heart attack.

Hero Poodle Named Lily Saves Cheyenne Woman's Life After Heart Attack

A Cheyenne woman credits her poodle Lily for saving her life after having a heart attack. “If it hadn't been for Lily alerting my friend, I would not be talking to you, because they did pronounce me dead at one point,” she told Cowboy State Daily.

Zakary SonntagNovember 22, 2025

Former University of Wyoming quarterback, and reigning NFL MVP, Josh Allen visits with current UW football players Friday night after arriving in Laramie ahead of Saturday's halftime ceremony to retire his No. 17 jersey.

Josh Allen Is In Laramie, And Fans Are Going Nuts For His UW Return

From buying thousands of bobbleheads to chugging beers, fans in Laramie are going nuts for Josh Allen’s celebrated return to the University of Wyoming. He arrived in Laramie on Friday, and one fan compared Allen’s return to the second coming of Christ.

Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 22, 2025

At the Storyteller and other businesses in Thermopolis, Wyoming, several different coffee groups meet each week. The table at the Storyteller is used each morning by a revolving group of women that includes retired teachers, Catholic ladies, a sewing group and yoga enthusiasts. Pictured are Tammy Redland, Joan LaFave, Trudy Brooks, Collette Anderson, Carol Biven, Meredith Russel.

Coffee Trumps Internet In Thermopolis, A Throwback To Old-School Social Networking

In Thermopolis, Wyoming, coffee groups meet all over town in person for old-school social networking rather than scrolling social media and the internet. Regular groups meet wherever coffee is served, even McDonald's.

Jackie DorothyNovember 21, 2025

The town of Laramie is all abuzz as it prepares for Josh Allen's return for the retirement of his Wyoming Cowboys' football jersey on Saturday. Things will start getting busy in downtown Laramie on Friday and carry through late Saturday night.

Here's How Laramie Is Preparing For Josh Allen's Return To Wyoming On Saturday

The town of Laramie is all abuzz as it prepares for Josh Allen's return for the retirement of his Wyoming Cowboys' football jersey on Saturday. Things will start getting busy in downtown Laramie on Friday and carry through late Saturday night.

Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 20, 2025

After a five-year hiatus, pig wrestling is set for a return at the Teton County Fair in 2026, but now county commissioners are reconsidering the event after activists have raised concerns that the tradition could be curel to the animal.

Pig Wrestling Returns To 2026 Teton County Fair — But Only For Kids And Women

After a six-year hiatus, pig wrestling will return for the 2026 Teton County Fair, but only for kids and women — and all must complete animal care training. The decision follows heated debate over tradition versus animal welfare concerns.

Kate MeadowsNovember 20, 2025

Wyoming is bucking a national trend by growing its horse racing industry. But legislators want more control of the gaming terminals that support its big purses amid complaints the state is looking too much like Montana.

Wyoming Horse Racing Is Thriving, But Legislators Want More Regulation

Wyoming is bucking a national trend by growing its horse racing industry. But legislators want more control of the gaming terminals that support its big purses amid complaints the state is looking too much like Montana.

Renée JeanNovember 18, 2025

A buffalo on Cedar Mountain overlooking Cody has been restored to its original condition by a local group. The statue, which honors the town’s famous founder, Buffalo Bill Cody, was in bad shape after having been shot up and vandalized over the years.

Shot Up And Vandalized Over The Years, Buffalo Statue Overlooking Cody Restored

A buffalo on Cedar Mountain overlooking Cody has been restored to its original condition by a local group. The statue, which honors the town’s famous founder, Buffalo Bill Cody, was in bad shape after having been shot up and vandalized over the years.

Amber SteinmetzNovember 17, 2025

Wyoming pilot Matt Guthmiller, right, and Mexican comedian Juanpa Zurita are featured in the Disney+ comedy series “The Worst Flight Around The World.”

Wyoming Pilot Who Owns A Fighter Jet Co-Stars In New Disney+ Comedy

Pilot Matt Guthmiller of Alpine, Wyoming, owns his own fighter jet and was the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2014. His latest adventure is co-starring in a new Disney+ comedy series, “The Worst Flight Around The World."

Mark HeinzNovember 16, 2025

Cody’s Adrian Jay was a starry-eyed aspiring musician when he was taken in by Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis. But he washed out of the L.A. music scene on the way to finding love, faith and his musical voice in small-town Wyoming.

That Time Red Hot Chili Peppers Frontman Anthony Kiedis Took In A Cody Musician

Cody’s Adrian Jay Mitchell was a starry-eyed aspiring musician when he was taken in by Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis. While he didn't make it the L.A. music scene, he found love, faith and his musical voice in small-town Wyoming.

David MadisonNovember 16, 2025

Rae drinks vodka Red Bull at the bar with the lights out at the Bayou Bar in Mills, Wyoming.

Day Drinking With The ‘Millbillies’ During A Power Outage

Day drinking is underrated. It's playfully subversive, and also a little edgy, like a statement that tells the world, “I do what I want, when I want!” Even the power going out doesn’t phase the day-drinking “Millbillies” at the Bayou Bar in Mills.

Zakary SonntagNovember 16, 2025

Brock Pedersen and Robert Prescott pose before a game. On Saturday, they'll be playing against longtime friend and teammate Xander Jarosh, inset.

Cheyenne Trio Reunites As College Football Rivals In North Dakota Showdown

Three former Cheyenne high school buddies and teammates will take to the college football field Saturday in North Dakota as their families reunite to watch in the stands. This time, the former teammates and close friends will be rivals on the field.

Dale KillingbeckNovember 16, 2025

Bob Dakin, a local radio lifer, is now chief operating officer at Big Horn Basin Media in Cody.

Wyoming Radio Searches For Sweet Spot Between Satellite And Live Local Announcers

Radio station managers across Wyoming are trying to find the sweet spot between cost-saving satellite programming with live local announcers and programming. Owners say Spotify can't find your lost dog or tell you when I-80 closes in a whiteout.

David MadisonNovember 15, 2025

Jessica Baehr was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in college, and she has turned her awkward tics into a writing career. She's found a voice by writing characters who also live with Tourette syndrome in their lives.

Wyoming Author With Tourette Syndrome Finds Voice By Writing Characters With It

Jessica Baehr was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in college, and she has turned her awkward tics into a writing career. She's found a voice by writing characters who also live with Tourette syndrome in their lives.

Jackie DorothyNovember 15, 2025

Miss Frontier perpetually waves at the entrance of the Old West Museum in Frontier Park.

Life-Sized Miss Frontier Bronze Unveiled as Cheyenne’s Newest Icon at Old West Museum

A new life-size Miss Frontier bronze was unveiled last week in Cheyenne, representing 95 years of Cheyenne Frontier Days royalty. The oldest living Miss Frontier Jeanette Tyrrell Daly, who was crowned in 1958 by Gov. Milward Simpson, was honored at the ceremony.

Renée JeanNovember 15, 2025

Leo Feller, 5, of Hurricane, Utah, suffered a brutal dog attack that left him with severe facial injuries. The attack is similar to one suffered by Bridger Walker of Cheyenne, who was then 6 and now 11, who had to get 90 stitches to sew up his face when he got between a vicious dog to save his younger sister. The Walker family has reached out to Leo's family with an offer of help and support.

Wyoming Hero Who Saved Sister Reaches Out To Utah Boy Attacked By Dog

A recent dog attack that severely hurt a 5-year-old Utah boy has prompted an offer of help from the Cheyenne family of Bridger Walker. Walker was severely attacked and hailed a hero for protecting his sister from a vicious German shepherd in 2020.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 15, 2025

The dean of storytelling at The Mint Bar in Sheridan: John Zingg.

Mint Bar Legend John Zingg Survived Bullets, Spiders, Lightning, and Vietnam

Sheridan’s Mint Bar regular John Zingg survived a lightning strike, a helicopter crash in Vietnam, a bullet lodged in his brain and an attack on his life via tarantula. Now dealing with serious medical issues, the community is rallying around their friend to help.

David MadisonNovember 15, 2025

This 1985 Chevy Silverado pickup recently sold for $27,000.

40 Years Later, Wyoming Still Loves Legendary Square Body Trucks

Chevrolet and GMC ended their legendary square body pickup line in 1987, and their square body Suburban and Blazer line a few years later. Now they’re hot again, and truck nuts around Wyoming want them.

Mark HeinzNovember 15, 2025

An Evanston man’s over-the-top and bright display of Christmas lights is causing a lot of conversation in the town. Some people are thrilled with his lights while others say it’s way too much.

Evanston Man’s Over-The-Top Christmas Light Display Wreaking Havoc In Community

An Evanston man’s over-the-top and bright display of Christmas lights is causing a lot of conversation in the town. Some people are thrilled with his lights while others say it’s way too much.

Jackson WalkerNovember 14, 2025

After a five-year hiatus, pig wrestling is set for a return at the Teton County Fair in 2026, but now county commissioners are reconsidering the event after activists have raised concerns that the tradition could be curel to the animal.

Pig Wrestling Could Be Axed From Teton County Fair Amid Cruelty Claims

After a five-year hiatus, pig wrestling is set for a return at the Teton County Fair in 2026, but now county commissioners are reconsidering the event after activists have raised concerns that the tradition could be cruel to the animals.

Jackson WalkerNovember 13, 2025

Horses at Little Jennie Ranch below the Sawtooth in Bondurant

Record High Temperatures Ahead In Wyoming On Friday & Winter By Monday

Wyoming will have its "last hurrah" of warmth with record-high temperatures likely on Thursday and Friday. But our luck's running out. Wyoming meteorologists say the second half of November will be much colder and snowier.

Andrew RossiNovember 13, 2025

Many Wyomingites are grieving with news of the death of longtime Casper journalist Susan Anderson. Anderson, 80, died Monday due to complications with ovarian cancer.

Susan Anderson Remembered As ‘Superstar’ In Wyoming Journalism

Longtime Wyoming journalist Susan Anderson died Monday due to complications with ovarian cancer. Although she may be remembered most as the anchor on KTWO-TV, she was also the business editor of the Casper Journal and served in the Wyoming legislature.

Jackson WalkerNovember 12, 2025

A night of intensely colorful auroras put on a show over Wyoming and much of the Northern Hemisphere Tuesday night. They were so powerful that even photographers with decades of experience capturing auroras say they were the “best ever” seen in Wyoming.

Photographers Say Tuesday Night’s Intense Aurora Was 'Best Ever' For Wyoming

A night of intensely colorful auroras put on a show over Wyoming and much of the Northern Hemisphere Tuesday night. They were so powerful that even photographers with decades of experience capturing auroras say they were the “best ever” seen in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiNovember 12, 2025

Tom Jurek salutes while the American flag is presented at American Legion Post 6 on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. He served in the Army from 1967-1970.

More Than 300 Pack Into Cheyenne American Legion To Celebrate Veterans

Military service has been Mark Pfenning’s life since the day he was born in an Army hospital in France. Along with 300 others packed into the American Legion Post 6 meeting hall in Cheyenne on Tuesday, Pfenning said he felt like celebrating.

Greg JohnsonNovember 11, 2025

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