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Can Town Of Daniel Ever Regain Old Image Of Fishing And Hunters' Paradise?
Before the wolf abuse headline flashed across the world this winter, Daniel, Wyoming, was a sleepy place to get a hot dog and beer in the local bar. Now it is dealing with international outrage.
Pat MaioApril 22, 2024
Major Artists Make Creative Breakthroughs At Remote Ucross, Wyoming, Retreat
Filmmaker Damien Chazelleâs residency in Ucross led to the script for the 2016 film âLa La Land," which won six Oscars, including Best Director. Much of the script and music for the 2017 film âThe Greatest Showmanâ were also developed during a Ucross residency.
Andrew RossiApril 21, 2024
Spielberg-Hanks TV Series "Masters Of The Air" Based On Casper World War II Pilot
Maj. Gale âBuckâ Cleven of Casper is the main character of a true-life Apple TV series, which debuted earlier this year, titled "Masters of the Air" produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks that also features another Casper pilot.
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2024
Wyoming History: âWildcat Samâ Never Let The Truth Ruin A Good Story
Buffalo Bill Cody may be Wyomingâs best-known showman, but the storytelling of âWildcat Samâ Abernathy was legendary â so much so he never had to buy his own beer in saloons. He went out with a bang too, getting struck by lightning near Meeteetse when he was 89.
Dale KillingbeckApril 21, 2024
Teton County Man Says Luck Saved Him When Caught In Avalanche
Although he has no memories of the avalanche Jan. 12, 2024, Travis Halverson was flung for about 600 vertical feet down a slope through snow and trees like a ball in a Plinko board. He managed to get out despite breaking 10 bones in his spine, ribs, sternum and jaw, as well as a concussion.
Leo WolfsonApril 21, 2024
Casper Woman's Property Overtaken By Six Squatters Who Trashed The Place
Wyoming isnât immune to a property ownerâs worst nightmare â squatters. Just ask a Casper woman who learned the hard way when her ousted tenant illegally leased out her home to six unwanted tenants, who trashed the property.
Clair McFarlandApril 20, 2024
For 100 Years, Horse Diving Was A Thing, And Was Every Bit Crazy As It Sounds
For about a century, the novelty of horse diving from great heights into a tiny tank of water was all the rage in America. And was every bit crazy as it sounds.
Jake NicholsApril 20, 2024
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of 14-Year-Old Casper Boy Bobby Maher
More than 200 people filled a Casper church Saturday to say a final goodbye and mourn Bobby Maher, a local 14-year-old boy who was killed by an âact of evilâ while defending his girlfriend April 7.
Dale KillingbeckApril 20, 2024
How An Underdog Wyoming Team Was First To Climb Notorious Himalaya Route
On Sept. 7, 1995, a group of 4 rock climbers from Wyoming free-climbed their way to the summit of the Trango Towers in the southern region of the Himalaya. Just about anyone who knew of their expedition believed they had no business being there, let alone gave them any chance of success.
Mandy FabelApril 20, 2024
In Wake Of Teenâs Stabbing Death, Casper Works To End âCulture Of Violenceâ
More than two weeks removed from the shocking stabbing death of a 14-year-old middle school student, the tragedy continues to tear at this central Wyoming city as it works to end a âculture of violenceâ with its youth.
Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2024
Northwest Wyoming Can Expect Up To A Foot Of Wet, Heavy Spring Snow
A spring snowstorm will bring up to a foot of wet, heavy spring snow to northwest Wyoming with another month of typical whiplash winter to go.
Andrew RossiApril 16, 2024
Wyoming Climber To Take On Everestâs North Face To Hit 7 Peaks On 7 Continents
Casper mountaineer Dr. Joe McGinley leaves Sunday to take on the north face of Mount Everest and achieve a bucket-list goal heâs been chasing for years â summitting the tallest peak on each of the seven continents on Earth.
Dale KillingbeckApril 16, 2024
Whereâs Dino? Someone Swipes One-Of-A-Kind Sculpture From Cheyenne Yard
A Cheyenne family is asking the community to be on the lookout for Dino, a one-of-a-kind brontosaurus sculpture stolen last week from their fenced-in yard.
April 15, 2024
Former Teen Actor Gave Up Hollywood Hills For Wyoming Mountains
Stewart Petersen grew up in Cokeville but found fame as a teen actor in major movies like âWhere the Red Fern Grows.â But he gave up acting, preferring Wyoming to Hollywood and has had successful roles as husband, father, building contractor and outfitter.
Dale KillingbeckApril 14, 2024
Wyoming History: Casper Air Base Was Last Stop For WWII Bomber Crews Heading To War
Built quickly in 1942, the Casper Army Air Base, was the last training stop for thousands of heavy bomber crews during World War II. In fact, it became the training ground for a dominant part of Americaâs fight for freedom from the air.
Dale KillingbeckApril 14, 2024
Man Wants Amoco Refinery Steam Whistles To Sound Off Across Casper Again
A Wyoming man has one of three loud steam whistles from the old Amoco refinery that used to ring out across Casper. Heâs searching for the other two in hopes to sound them off again.
Dale KillingbeckApril 14, 2024
Wyoming History: One Of Casperâs Most Upstanding Citizens Also A Huge Bootlegger
Dave Davidson was a true Casper renaissance man as a sheep rancher, oilman, real estate investor, saloon owner and baseball team manager. He was also one of Wyomingâs largest Prohibition bootleggers.
Dale KillingbeckApril 13, 2024
Wyomingâs Own Ian Munsick Returns Home With âReal Westâ Country Music
Sheridanâs Ian Munsick says he will be back performing in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain Region, where he got his start in the country-western scene. âThis will definitely be a homecoming for me,â Munsick told Cowboy State Daily.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2024
Blue-Collar Work Ethic Propels Wyoming Kids To National Hockey Championship
The 16- to 18-year-old members of Team Wyoming live hours apart and all across the state, but came together last week to sweep five games in five days to claim the USA Hockey National Championship. They credit their gritty blue-collar work ethic for the wins.
Dale KillingbeckApril 13, 2024
Boston Woman Got Kidnapped Her First Day In Wyoming, But Built A Life Here Anyway
A Massachusetts woman who moved to Wyoming last May was kidnapped her first day in the state. She escaped her attacker, reported the incident to police, got a job on a ranch and fell in love with Wyoming anyway.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2024
Micro Wrestling Building A Huge Following In Wyoming And Beyond
With superstars like Syko, Pinky Shortcake and Andrew the Giant, the Micro Wrestling Federation is building a huge following in Wyoming and across the U.S. Their live shows are a combination of wrestling bouts and Jerry Springer shows gone wrong. Itâs the WWE for âSouth Parkâ fans.
Jake NicholsApril 13, 2024
Wyomingâs Famed Big Boy 4014 â Largest Steam Locomotive Ever â To Tour Again
Union Pacific Railroad's famed Big Boy 4014, the largest steam locomotive ever built, will hit the rails for a 2024 summer tour, pulling out of Cheyenne June 30 on a monthlong run West to California and back.
April 12, 2024
Thousands Fill Downtown Casper To Honor Hero Teen Killed Defending Girlfriend
An estimated 4,000 people gathered in downtown Casper on Thursday night to honor Bobby Maher, the 14-year-old hero who was stabbed to death defending his girlfriend at Eastridge Mall on Sunday.
Dale KillingbeckApril 12, 2024
Total Eclipse A Huge Event, Even In Wyoming Where It Was Only About 60%
Although Wyoming wasn't on the path of totality for Monday's total eclipse like it was in 2017, plenty of people were looking to the sky around midday to see the eclipse, which was about 50% to 60% across the state.
Leo Wolfson, Coy Knobel & Andrew RossiApril 08, 2024