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In the world of waste disposal, mattresses are like retirement deniers — notoriously reluctant to accept their own end. “They’re a huge pain in the butt,” said one Wyoming landfill manager. He said mattresses have a personified and zombie-esque will to live. 

The Saga Of Disposing Mattresses In Wyoming When "They Have A Zombie-Esque Will To Live”

In the world of waste disposal, mattresses are like retirement deniers — notoriously reluctant to accept their own end. “They’re a huge pain in the butt,” said one Wyoming landfill manager. He said mattresses have a personified and zombie-esque will to live. 

Zakary SonntagMarch 22, 2025

Carter Lein, 11, was cut twice by a hockey skate in the neck during a game. It took eight stitches to close, but could have been tragic if he hadn't been wearing a neck guard.

‘Every Hockey Parent’s Worst Nightmare’: Casper Youth Player Takes Skate To Neck

The mom and dad of an 11-year-old Casper youth player said what happened Sunday was “every hockey parent’s worst nightmare” — their son took a skate to the neck. A new rule mandating players wear neck guards likely saved his life.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2025

A weather balloon is launched in this file photo.

Wyoming Meteorologist Says Cutting Weather Balloon Launches "Dumb And Unacceptable"

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day said the federal government's decision to cut balloon launches across the country - including Rapid City and Riverton - is "dumb and unacceptable." He said the launches are a critical facet meteorologists use every day to make forecasts.

Andrew RossiMarch 21, 2025

Park Ranger Sid Sibo was inspired to write her award-winning novel, “The Scent of Distant Family,” by the Wyoming landscape she worked and lived in for the past 30 years.

How A Dog Lost In The Wyoming Wilderness Inspired Park Ranger Turned Author

A former park ranger was inspired to write her first novel by Wyoming’s wilderness and a lost dog’s journey home. The result was “The Scent of Distant Family,” which has just been nominated for a national award.

Jackie DorothyMarch 21, 2025

Growing up in Buffalo, Wyoming, once called the most lawless town in America, with a love of all things Western and rap music, it was inevitable Ryan Charles Kinzer would become the Jiggy Buckaroo cowboy rapper.

Wyoming Cowboy Rapper, aka Jiggy Buckaroo, Takes His Outlaw Flow To Nashville

Growing up in Buffalo, Wyoming, once called the most lawless town in America, with a love of all things Western and rap music, it was inevitable Ryan Charles Kinzer would become the Jiggy Buckaroo cowboy rapper. He's taken his outlaw flow to Nashville.

Jackie DorothyMarch 21, 2025

The first Yellowstone International Film Festival in Cody, Wyoming, begins Friday screening 78 films over eight days. Its eclectic lineup includes premieres of “When Santa Was a Communist” and “Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman.”

First Yellowstone Film Fest Features Eclectic Lineup, Including Communist Santa

The first Yellowstone International Film Festival in Cody, Wyoming, begins Friday screening 78 films over eight days. Its eclectic lineup includes premieres of “When Santa Was a Communist” and “Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman.”

Andrew RossiMarch 20, 2025

The stop sign on Togwotee Pass has another 12-16 inches to go to be fully buried, and the snow to finish the job could fall this weekend. Those in the 2025 Stop Sign Snow Challenge have only days left until the contest’s end-of-March deadline.

Wyoming Stop Sign ‘As Close As Ever’ To Being Buried With Days Left In Contest

The stop sign on Togwotee Pass has another 12-16 inches to go to be fully buried, and the snow to finish the job could fall this weekend. Those in the 2025 Stop Sign Snow Challenge have only days left until the contest’s end-of-March deadline.

Andrew RossiMarch 19, 2025

Christian Smith, the 2-year-old son of Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Parker Smith, continues to recover in a Denver hospital more than a month after a devastating crash. He was hurt when a snowplow broadsided the family minivan, but is making progress.

Wyoming Trooper’s 2-Year-Old Son Slowly Recovering From Crash With Snowplow

Christian Smith, the 2-year-old son of Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Parker Smith, continues to recover in a Denver hospital more than a month after a devastating crash. He was hurt when a snowplow broadsided the family minivan, but is making progress.

Zakary SonntagMarch 19, 2025

Jack Gilmore is thrown from a bull during Professional Bull Riders action at the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in this file photo.

Bull Riding Border War Brewing After Frontier Days Switches From PBR To PRCA

The Professional Bull Riders circuit will not return to Cheyenne Frontier Days this year after the Daddy of ’em All decided to go with PRCA Xtreme Bulls. So, PBR has set up its own competing event in Fort Collins for the same days in July.

David MadisonMarch 18, 2025

The windows of Jill Siggins' home in Cody are covered in mud after a windy rainstorm.

Muddy Rainstorm Blows Through Cody, Leaves Town Covered In Crud

Wind and rain worked together to plaster dirt all over Cody on Monday, covering windows and cars in a layer of hard-to-clean crud. It’s just a precursor to a storm that could drop up to 10 inches of snow in spots around Wyoming on Tuesday.

Andrew RossiMarch 17, 2025

Drift boat clients on the North Platte River often get caught up gawking at the imposing fishing dinosaur sculpture made of farm machinery sitting on the bank east of Alcova.

Why The Heck 
 Is There A 10-Foot T. Rex Fishing The North Platte Near Alcova?

Drift boat fishermen along the North Platte River are often surprised to see a T. rex statue looking down on them from a bluff east of Alcova. The 10-foot tall metal dinosaur is fishing, and has even hooked a catch.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 16, 2025

At Element Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming, worship services are held in-person and also are livestreamed for people to attend remotely.

Vibrant Faith Communities Still In Wyoming Despite Christianity Decline

A 30-year national trend says fewer Americans are identifying as Christians but the decline has leveled-off because of the country's youngest demographic of adults ages 18-24. Here in Wyoming, some communities have bucked broader trends and are seeing an increase in parishioners.

Zakary SonntagMarch 16, 2025

Wyoming’s oldest coal-burning steam locomotive, Ol’ Sadie

Cheyenne Botanic Garden Founder Says Cheyenne ‘Stealing’ Famous Locomotive

Shane Smith, the founder of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, says plans to move Wyoming's oldest coal steam locomotive to a downtown location would amount to “stealing” it from the facility, as well as from all the people who donated time and money to put Ol’ Sadie there.

Mark HeinzMarch 16, 2025

The Flash asks immortal caveman Vandal Savage why he delivered a heart to his Brooklyn apartment in 1987’s The Flash (Volume 2) #2: “Savage Showdown!” In the previous comic, Flash ran from NYC to Seattle to deliver a human heart to a hospital, and saw Savage kill the heart's owner while he zoomed through Wyoming.

Why Did An Immortal Caveman Kill A Thermopolis Detective In A 1987 Flash Comic?

Thermopolis turns up in odd places. In a 1982 film, Daffy Duck fought Bugs Bunny for the right to sell books there and in 1987, one of the biggest villains in the DC Universe traveled to Thermopolis to tear someone's heart out.

Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2025

A quirk of planetary positions will make Saturn's 200,000-mile-around rings disappear for one night March 23. But NASA research also suggests the rings are disappearing for real and will be gone forever in 100 million to 300 million years.

Saturn's Rings Will Disappear Next Week (And Then Completely A Few Years Later)

A quirk of planetary positions will make Saturn's 200,000-mile-around rings disappear for one night on March 23. Plan ahead, however, because NASA predicts they will completely disappear -- forever -- in about 100 million years.

Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2025

Left, Chris LeDoux performs in Nashville in 1993. Right, his son Ned LeDoux points to heaven while performing on stage at the 2021 Watershed music fesival in Washington state.

Chris LeDoux Days Is Ending: After 15 Years Festival Will Hold Finale In June 2025

Chris LeDoux Days in Kaycee, Wyoming, is ending, and going out with a bang this year for its 15th and final run. Entertainer Kip Attaway and country band Sawyer Brown will play for final June festival.

Renée JeanMarch 16, 2025

Giant pumpking grower Jay Richard of Worland, Wyoming, in the end zone at Lambeau Field.

Wyoming Pumpkin Kings Geek Out With World’s Biggest Growers At Lambeau Field

There’s big money and a degree of "fame" for growers of giant pumpkins. That’s why Worland's Jay Richard and "pumpkings" of the world gathered at the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth International Grower’s Convention at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Andrew RossiMarch 16, 2025

The oil paintings for “A Home For Steamboat” have been framed and are ready to be displayed across the Cowboy State. Author Casey Rislov and Illustrator Zach Pullen are excited for the debut of their very Wyoming children’s book about the iconic figure on our license plates.

Casper Duo Casey Rislov And Zak Pullen To Release New Children's Book On Wyoming's Famed Steamboat

Casper children’s book author Casey Rislov and illustrator Zak Pullen are at it again. This time, they're telling the story about the iconic bucking horse on Wyoming’s license plate, Steamboat. The new book will be released in April.

Jackie DorothyMarch 15, 2025

When Gillette resident Wes Johnson posted a video of himself "dancing it out" on TikTok, it started a wave of viral videos that have generated more than 30 million views. He hopes to spread his platform of positivity across Wyoming and the world.

Wyoming's "Just Dance It Out Guy" Has Over 30 Million Views On Social Media

When Gillette resident Wes Johnson posted a video of himself "dancing it out" on TikTok two months ago, it started a wave of viral videos that have generated more than 30 million views. Now he's in demand in Europe, Africa, and New Zealand to "dance it out" overseas.

Andrew RossiMarch 15, 2025

Chancey Williams performs at the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Moorcroft's Chancey Williams Looking Forward To Fifth Time Playing Cheyenne Frontier Days

This year will mark the fifth time Moorcroft's Chancey Williams will be playing at Cheyenne Frontier Days. He has opened for legends Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Gary Allen, Dierks Bentley and now Brooks and Dunn.

Jackie DorothyMarch 15, 2025

A video posted on Facebook introduced the world to Delores “Dee” Baker, one of the few 100-year-old South Dakotans to do a shotski in a crash helmet.

100-Year-Old Dee Baker Wears A Crash Helmet When She Takes Shots Of Liquor

A viral video introduced the world to the oldest bar hopper in the Black Hills of South Dakota, 100-year-old Dee Baker. Baker wears a crash helmet when she takes shots of liquor. The centenarian is known as the life of the party in Lewie's Burgers and Brews.

David MadisonMarch 15, 2025

Carson Hornecker, 14, operates a tractor on his family's Wyoming ranch.

Too Young To Drive? Not If You’re A Wyoming Farm Kid

Wyoming is one of nine states that still issues “hardship” driver’s licenses to 14-year-old ranch kids. But in reality, growing up rural in the Cowboy State means most farm and ranch kids have already been driving for years by then.

Zakary SonntagMarch 15, 2025

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Don Day's Advice For Watching The Lunar Eclipse In Wyoming: Drive To Kansas

Meteorologist Don Day's best advice for watching the blood-red lunar eclipse Friday morning in Wyoming is to drive to Kansas. Lots of clouds will make it hard to view in the Cowboy State but UW astronomer Max Gilbraith says Casper Mountain and Togwotee Pass might work.

Andrew RossiMarch 13, 2025

Jackson Hole High School teacher Collin Binko reacts to the surprise of being announced Wyoming's only 2015 Milken Award winner on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Jackson Teacher Surprised With National Milken Educator Award, $25,000 Prize

Jackson Hole High School fine arts teacher Collin Binko was surprised Wednesday with a national Milken Education Award. As the only 2025 recipient from Wyoming, he also won a $25,000 prize.

Andrew RossiMarch 12, 2025

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