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A statue of James Cash Penney is put up in front of his first store in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Push On For Postage Stamp Honoring Founder Of Wyoming-Born JCPenney Stores

James Cash Penney is an American legend who started his iconic JCPenney brand in Kemmerer, Wyoming. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is getting behind a grassroots group pushing to put Penney on a postage stamp.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2023

The Quaal Windsock is a 1950s Beechcraft Twin Bonanza on top of a 70-foot pole outside Sundance, Wyoming, along Interstate 90.

What The Heck Is 
 That Airplane On A 70-Foot Pole Along I-90 In Wyoming?

An early 1950s Beechcraft Twin Bonanza perched on a 70-foot pole just off Interstate 90 near exit 189 at Sundance, Wyoming, swivels to show which way the wind’s blowing.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 12, 2023

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Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Mickey and Bill Thoman, a Cowboy Couple

Mary A. “Mickey” Thoman rode into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame five years ago and on Saturday her late husband William “Bill” Thoman will join her in the elite group of women and men recognized in the Cowboy State for their cowboy work.

Candy MoultonSeptember 12, 2023

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Wearing Flip-Flops & Shorts, Wyoming Photographer Captures Elusive Nishimura Comet

Although it’s difficult to see, and then only for a short window at sunrise, noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell stood shivering in flip-flops and shorts to get a photo of the elusive Nishimura comet early Sunday morning.

Andrew RossiSeptember 11, 2023

U.S. Route 85 at the Silvertip Junction south of Yoder. There are no passing lanes on this section of highway, which local drivers feel makes passing vehicles, especially semitrailers, much more dangerous and puts lives at risk.

Goshen County Citizens Alarmed At Fatalities On US Route 85: "I Never Feel Safe"

Many Goshen County residents are calling for U.S. 85 to be widened in light of continuing head-on collisions and numerous close-calls. One Torrington citizen who calls the stretch of highway "the gauntlet," says she never feels safe on the road.

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

A closeup of the dinosaur bones found in the sandstone block. These are caudal vertebrae from the middle of an Edmontosaurus tail. These bones are in the same position as they would've been when the dinosaur was alive, which paleontologists call articulation.

Paleo Prospector Finds Dinosaur Tail In Wyoming, Complete Skeleton May Surface

An amateur paleo prospector this summer found several connected edmontosaurus tailbones in a sandstone block near Newcastle. That means the complete dinosaur skeleton could be discovered where the block became detached.

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

Paul Vance poses for a photo with the chuck wagon he and friend Jack Schmidt found, an extension of the Wyoming cowboy dream he's been living for the past 15 years.

Kentucky Man Moved To Wyoming To Be Cowboy, Now He's Bought An Authentic Chuckwagon

Paul Vance always wanted to be a cowboy, and for the last 15 years has cowboying it up in Wyoming. Most recently he's been restoring a broken-down chuck wagon and outfitting with with historically authentic artifacts.

Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023

Katie Shoemaker takes a turn around the starting gate area before its her turn. She became the first woman to compete in the steer roping event at Don King Days over Labor Day weekend in Sheridan.

Wyoming People: Kassandra Shoemaker First Woman In Wyoming Steer Roping Finals

University of Wyoming student Kassandra Shoemaker made history last weekend as the first woman to compete in the Wyoming Steer Roping Finals in Sheridan, earning Rookie of the Year from the Wyoming Steer Roping Association.

Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023

The Price/Sommers Schoolhouse at the Green River Valley Museum.

Wyoming's Legacy Of One-Room Schoolhouses Preserved In Big Piney

One-room schoolhouses were common around Wyoming, including Big Piney in Sublette County. Before class, students would often chop wood and haul coal and water after traveling many miles to school either on foot or by horseback.

September 10, 2023

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Why is Thermopolis, Wyoming, in a Looney Tunes Movie?

There's a short list of real places that have been immortalized in Looney Tunes cartoons: New York, Paris, Albuquerque and ... Thermopolis, Wyoming. A former Disney exec told Cowboy State Daily that Thermopolis made the cut because "the town’s name is humorous to outsiders."

Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023

The entrance to Fort Bridger was crawling with people for the annual rendezvous, an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 of them.

Fort Bridger Rendezvous At 50 Draws 60,000, Is One Of Largest In The US

An estimated 60,000+ people attended the Fort Bridger Rendezvous this year, its 50th. The celebration of all things frontier has grown to be one of the largest in the United States.

Renée JeanSeptember 10, 2023

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Old Bill's Fun Run Has Raised $228 Million For Teton County Charities

Old Bill’s Fun Run is one of the most innovative fundraisers in the nation. The annual Teton County charity fundraiser has raised $228 million over the past 26 years and will likely raise more than $20 million this weekend.

Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023

Jeff Shelburg and "Hoot" the owl at the Sundance Film Festival - Atmosphere - Day 7 in Park City, Utah, United States.

Meet Hoot, A Wyoming Owl Who Is The Most Famous Owl In The World

A Farson, Wyoming, man owns an owl named Hoot that’s been in 124 movies and counting, including many Harry Potter films. The 25-year-old bird is probably the most famous owl on the planet.

Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023

Gary Rossington and his wife, Dale Krantz, made Jackson, Wyoming, their adopted home in their later years.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Gary Rossington Found A Sweet Home In Wyoming

Gary Rossington was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last remaining original band member until he died in March, 2023. Although Sweet Home Alabama may be the band's most well-known song, Gary and his wife Dale, made their home in Wyoming.

Jake NicholsSeptember 09, 2023

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Family, Friends Mourn Torrington Mother Who Died In Car Crash

The family and friends of Torrington resident Alicia Rodriguez, 44, who was killed in a crash on U.S. 85 last week, remember her as a mother and grandmother who loved to help others.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 09, 2023

The original Buffalo Carnegie Library is now the entry to the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum.

Buffalo Citizens Rally To Save Crumbling Carnegie Library

One of Wyoming’s 10 remaining Carnegie libraries is crumbling, and unless $600,000 can be found to make necessary repairs, the Carnegie Library in Buffalo — built in 1909 — may be lost.

Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2023

The Eagle Bar in La Barge, Wyoming, celebrates 100 years in business Saturday.

100 Years Of Fights, Family And Foam At La Barge’s Eagle Bar

The Eagle Bar in La Barge is about as off the beaten trail as a place can get in Wyoming, yet it’s become a landmark, celebrating 100 years Saturday.

Paul UlrichSeptember 07, 2023

The newly discovered Nishimura comet will be visible, barely, looking east before sunrise in Wyoming. It won't be as pronounced as this file photo.

It’s Prime Viewing Now For Nishimura Comet In Wyoming But You Have To Get Up Early

Astronomers have been buzzing about the recent discovery of the Nishimura comet, which is visible looking to the east before dawn in Wyoming. It can be seen going through the constellation of Leo's head.

Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2023

Chewy, a 5-year-old border collie mix, seems to like being scratched by Kayla Hahn at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter on Wednesday morning. He also was eager to scarf down chunks of cheese from Cal Drudge, right.

Cheyenne Animal Control Catches ‘Escape Artist’ Pup On The Loose Since 2019

Chewy is a 5-year-old border collie mix that’s been on the radar of Cheyenne Animal Control since 2019. They’ve dubbed him an “escape artist,” but finally caught him last week.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 06, 2023

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Thunderstorms Put On Spectacular Lightning Show In Southwest Wyoming

Noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell captured an unprecedented lightning show from his home in Sublette County, Wyoming, on Sunday evening.

Andrew RossiSeptember 05, 2023

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Paul Roach, Former University Of Wyoming Athletics Director & Football Coach, Dead At 95

Paul Roach, the architect of one of the most successful eras in University of Wyoming athletics history died on Sunday. Roach led the Athletic Department from 1987-96 and led the Cowboys to Holiday Bowl in 1987 and 1988 and Copper Bowl in 1990.

Nick Seeman & University of WyomingSeptember 05, 2023

Doug and Trish Biggs of Carbondale, Illinois, are traveling through Wyoming this summer in their Fleetwood Storm motor home. By luxury RV standards, the Briggs are roughing it in their 31-foot 2017 model.

RVs Are Luxury On Wheels As Custom Coach Travelers Roll Around Wyoming

Pinedale RV park hosts travelers from all walks of life, all states and several foreign countries, many far from roughing it in custom coach RVs which can easily cost more than most homes in Wyoming (except Teton County).

September 04, 2023

Butch Cassidy and his friends played poker in the River Saloon's Poker Room in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The display recreates what the inside of the pictured cabin might have looked like, but also includes "Cattle Kate's" cabinet.

Thermopolis, Wyoming: A Favorite Haunt For Notorious Wild West Outlaws

As a favorite hangout for Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch and other notorious outlaws, Thermopolis, Wyoming, is flaunting its outlaw legacy as a Wild West tourist attraction.

Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2023

Desiree Hannabach with her dream car, a 2010 Dodge Viper.

Wyoming People: Desiree Hannabach's Dream 628-Horsepower Muscle Car Took A Lifetime To Get

When Desiree Hannabach was a little girl, she rode in a Corvette, and from that moment on, she loved muscle cars. She finally got her dream muscle car – the 628-horsepower Dodge Viper, but had to survive breast cancer first.

Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2023

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