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In Brief: Republicans choose Steinmetz for Committeeman
Wyoming Republicans have a new National Committeeman. Corey Steinmetz of Lingle won a five-man race for the job on Saturday.
June 29, 2019
College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming: Special Olympics
On the last day of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming contestants help put on a Special Olympics version of the competition for area special olympians.
June 22, 2019
Branding Day in Wyoming: Ranchers and rodeo stars at work on 3J Ranch
Branding day in Wyoming means hard work, comrade, training and stewardship. At the 3J Ranch in central Wyoming, it means catching glimpses of real cowboys (and rodeo stars) are at work.
June 21, 2019
Jonah Bank and Taco John’s Raise More than 14k for Suicide Prevention
Jonah Bank and Taco John's teamed up for the third year in a row to raise money for suicide prevention with Grace For 2 Brothers -- a Cheyenne-based suicide prevention organization. This year, more than $14,500 was raised and the funds will be distributed to suicide prevention centers across Wyoming.
June 19, 2019
Experienced Wyoming accountant retires after 45 years in business
One of Wyomings most experienced tax accountants is retiring after 45 years in the business.
June 15, 2019
At Girls State, women rule
Want a sneak peek into the minds of Wyoming's future leaders? Sixty-three of them are in Cheyenne this week learning the ins and outs of government.
June 12, 2019
Invention of Taco Johns potato ole
We've got the skinny on the history of the deep fried delicacy that almost burned out before it blew up as a west-Mex sensation.
June 04, 2019
Wyoming helium production helps keep world supply afloat
Helium may be the second-lightest element, but its weighing heavily on a lot of minds these days as the world struggles with its third global shortage in just 14 years.
May 30, 2019
In Cheyenne, The Metropolitan’s neon sign an homage to building’s history
Downtown Cheyenne, long a seesaw of forward momentum and stumbles backwards, is lighting up with some new neon (and looking downright sophisticated) as The Metropolitan Downtown nears completion.
May 29, 2019
Smith: Botanic Garden a success despite climate, altitude
Cheyennes Botanic Garden thrives despite the citys lousy growing climate, its low population and its elevation, according to the man who directed the facilitys operations for 40 years.
May 24, 2019
Secretary of State in running for court position
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan is being considered to fill a vacant circuit court judges seat in Goshen County, state officials announced Thursday.
May 23, 2019
Longtime Arch lobbyist Schaefer remembered as untiring Wyoming supporter
A longtime representative of Wyomings coal industry is being remembered as an untiring supporter of Wyoming who set the tone for those who spend their time in the Capitol lobbying legislators.
May 14, 2019
Wyoming letter carriers participate in ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
Letter carriers across Wyoming will be taking part Saturday in what is believed to be the biggest one-day food drive in the country.
May 10, 2019
Lab meat is a hit, Impossible Whopper sells out
Initial reviews of the Impossible Whopper made with the faux hamburger known as the Impossible Burger have been so positive that Burger King has announced the sandwich will be made available at 7,000 of its locations.
May 07, 2019
Friends remember Lynch as always working to help others
Friends of a well known Cheyenne photographer who died in April remembered him as someone who was always willing to help others.
May 05, 2019
Train engineer explains the origins of the ‘Big Boy’
In this interview with the Cowboy State Daily, former steam locomotive engineer Bob Krieger a member of the Sherman Hill Model Railroad Club, Inc. discusses the Union Pacific Big Boy Locomotive and explains the allure of steam engines and trains in general. The model train layout in the background is in operation and can be seen every weekend at Cheyennes Frontier Mall.
May 01, 2019
Personnel dispute leads to alleged threats, Meier denies allegations
A dispute over personnel issues at the state treasurers office led to an allegation of threats being made in March by state Treasurer Curt Meier against employees in the state Human Resources Division, according to an incident report filed by Wyoming Highway Patrol officers.
April 30, 2019
An opportunivore, vegetarian and reformed omnivore walk into a veggie bar…
This is part two of the Impossible Burger food fight with our tasters first impressions and candid conversation on the ethics of lab-grown meat versus farm-raised meat.
April 21, 2019
Food fight: ‘Impossible Burger’ taste panel debates meat vs. veggie burger
If youre going to pick a fight, it might as well be a food fight.
April 20, 2019
A Wyoming Senator’s last day at Jonah
Ahead of the big reveal of the $300 million restoration of the nearly 130-year-old building, we joined State Senate Vice President Ogden Driskill for a last look at the life of a state legislator in the humble digs of the temporary capitol.
April 19, 2019
Miraculous Wyoming cowgirl: “God is good.”
Be sure to watch this update featuring a remarkably upbeat Winsor who says, "I'm really, really blessed and so thankful that I do have that relationship with Christ."
April 18, 2019
Demolition begins on two historic Cheyenne buildings
Work has begun to destroy two historic buildings in downtown Cheyenne so the city can build a new courthouse.
April 13, 2019
FFA State Convention offers students skills training, competition
You'd recognize those blue corduroy jackets with their gold medallions embroidered on the back anywhere. And the number of young people sporting the handsome garb is on the rise in Cheyenne this week as the Wyoming FFA Association State Convention comes to town.
April 12, 2019
Mother uses personal experience to help parents of premature babies
The events that followed inspired Elizabeth to found the non-profit Tobys Shower for Babies, which delivers baskets full of comfort items and information about caring for premature infants to Newborn Infant Care Units in Wyoming and Colorado.
April 11, 2019