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Catching Up: Michael DeGreve from Cheyenne’s Hitching Post
For 30 years, singer-songwriter Michael DeGreve was a fixture at Cheyennes old Hitching Post Inn.
August 24, 2019
Cheyenne’s Edge Fest Scores Hot Acts, Cool Vibes for Fifth Annual Event
Cheyenne residents and area visitors from all over the region are in for stellar performances, great food and a happening party this Saturday, August 24 as Edge Fest takes over the new Civic Commons Park and Amphitheater on Cheyenne's West Edge.
August 20, 2019
Hometown boy makes good: Wyoming native wins world’s longest horse race
Its only fitting that a man dubbed the most badass cowboy you will ever meet hails from the Cowboy State.
August 19, 2019
Wyoming Officials Warn of Toxic Algae Bloom Danger to Dogs
State officials are urging pet owners to keep their dogs away from water where a toxic algae may be found.
August 15, 2019
Gun Control: Sara Burlingame OK with Sensible Gun Regulation
Much like we did with Representative Tyler Lindholm (R- Crook County) earlier this week, we sat down with Wyoming State Rep. Sara Burlingame (D-Laramie County) to discuss national gun control measures following the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.
August 12, 2019
Gun Control & Red Flag Laws: Wyoming’s Tyler Lindholm Says No
Cowboy State Daily sat down with Wyoming Majority Whip Tyler Lindholm to discuss national gun control measures following the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.
August 11, 2019
Massive military museum under construction near Dubois
Wyomings next great museum is under construction and will open next May.
Bill SniffinAugust 04, 2019
Tom Brokaw Praises Patriotism, Grit of Heart Mountain Internees
The more than 14,000 people held at the Heart Mountain Internment Camp near Cody showed an amazing ability to support their country despite the fact it imprisoned them, newscaster Tom Brokaw said at the camp last weekend.
Wendy CorrJuly 31, 2019
Friends, admirers remember Frost on 30th anniversary of his death
Friends and admirers of the late bull rider Lane Frost shared their memories this week of Frosts death in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo arena 30 years ago.
July 28, 2019
Cheyenne Frontier Days: Behind the Chutes
You can tell its Cheyenne Frontier Days because the heat has finally kicked up to the 90s in Cheyenne. When the July heat starts cooking, Cheyenne Frontier Days gets into gear. Part of the magic can be witnessed by locals and tourists who can step in the arena mud and dirt as part of the Behind the Chutes tour.
July 25, 2019
Thunderbirds appear in the sky over Cheyenne for 66th time
The U.S. Air Force precision flying team the Thunderbirds took to the skies over Cheyenne for the 66th time on Wednesday for its annual demonstration of high-speed formation flying.
July 25, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Reride
A cowboy is given a second chance to ride a bull or horse, called a reride, on a new animal if his first ride was affected by equipment failure or if the livestock did not buck sufficiently.
July 25, 2019
The Best Carnival Food at Cheyenne Frontier Days
Just to give you an idea of the high points, Cowboy State Dailys Jim Angell visited the midway to try 10 different carnival foods and rank them according to his preference. Take a look at his gastronomical journey and watch to the end to see his top 10 choices.
July 24, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Pickup Men
Pickup men are two cowboys on horseback who help roughstock riders dismount after their ride and then escort the bull or horse to the exit gate.
July 24, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Go-Round
A Go-Round is essentially what it sounds like: A round of competition at a rodeo.
July 22, 2019
Fort Carson cavalry keeps bandits on the run at CFD
The Fort Carson Mounted Colorguard - stationed just outside Colorado Springs, Colorado - is at Cheyenne Frontier Days this week performing reenactments of stage coach robberies and showcasing the important role of the calvary in the establishment of the American West.
July 22, 2019
Hat man: Tips on how to wear a cowboy hat
Cowboy State Dailys Jim Angell who confesses he looks like an idiot in a cowboy hat visited the experts at The Wrangler in Cheyenne the other day to get some tips on how to look good in this unique bit of headgear.
July 20, 2019
‘Veterans Portrait Project’ photographer visits Cody
A U.S. Air Force veteran who is traveling the country to photograph veterans stopped in Cody recently to add several portraits to her collection.
July 19, 2019
Today’s Cowboy Vocabulary word is: Slack
Slack refers to rodeo events scheduled at times other than the main rodeo because there is not enough time to squeeze everything into the main rodeo schedule.
July 19, 2019
The doctors are in: Meet the Cheyenne Frontier Days wagon doctors
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum houses 163 regional examples of horse drawn vehicles -- the largest and most diverse Western carriage collection in the world.
July 15, 2019
‘The Price is Right’ coming to Cheyenne
If youve always wanted to hear your name followed by the phrase, Come on down! then youre in luck: The Price is Right is coming to Cheyenne in December.
July 13, 2019
Cheyenne braces for CFD as new headquarters building opens
Cheyenne residents are bracing for the start of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo next week and the influx of more than 100,000 visitors.
July 12, 2019
Cody Firearms Museum reopens with a bang
The Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is one of the largest collections of firearms in the world. Now that collection - with interactive exhibits highlighting the role of firearms in our culture - is back on public display in all its metallic glory.
July 10, 2019
Fireworks stands sell bigger bangs, but safety education is key to enjoying holiday
Wyoming is big sky country, and there are few things its residents enjoy more than lighting that sky on fire in celebration of Independence Day.
July 03, 2019