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Littlefoot has had a tough road after losing a leg when it was caught in a fence. He's recovered enough to now be ready for a new home.

A Second Chance For Littlefoot, The Three-Legged Feral Rawlins Town Cat

Littlefoot the feral cat lost one of his legs after getting caught in a fence, but has a second chance thanks to some kindhearted Rawlins animal rescue volunteers.

August 08, 2023

Fremont Peak in the Wind River Mountains is already getting into winter form with plenty of snow.

Snowing In August? Welcome to Wyoming

Those in north-central Wyoming have been noticing somewhat of a surprising phenomenon in the mountains for the beginning of August: snow. Meteorologist Don Day says snow in August isn't that unusual but it's a bit early this year.

Andrew RossiAugust 08, 2023

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Marie Jordan Bell -- Iron Mountain Cowgirl Who Earned Her Spurs

The passion that Marie had to be horseback and actively involved in working with cattle was evident when her horse jumped an icy creek and fell on her when she was in her late 70s. Doctors said she would never ride again. She proved them wrong.

Candy MoultonAugust 08, 2023

The crowd seats itself in front of the stage where the artists perform, plunking down their chairs wherever there's an open spot.

Around Wyoming: Casper's Beartrap Summer Festival Draws Music Lovers From All Over

East-Coasters, West-Coasters and Midwesterners in between agree that the Beartrap Summer Festival on Casper Mountain is one of the nation’s coolest musical festivals.

Renée JeanAugust 07, 2023

Snowmobile Mag Predicts Huge Snow, Don Day Says 'Not So Fast'

Although a snowmobile social networking site is predicting "an epic snowmobile season" due to massive amounts of expected snow, meteorologist Don Day is very skeptical stating that it's nearly impossible to make accurate forecasts that far in advance.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2023

The Vore Buffalo Jump National Historic Site is about six miles from the South Dakota border near Interstate 90.

What The Heck Is … The Vore Buffalo Jump Along I-90 In Northeast Wyoming?

Discovered in 1969, the Vore Buffalo Jump in northeast Wyoming contains the bones of more than 20,000 bison that were herded into and slaughtered there by Plains Indians. The site also has tools used to butcher the bison, arrowheads and even toys.

Greg JohnsonAugust 07, 2023

Sheila and Russell Klein, left, had no clue they were honeymooning in the heart of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally after they married 40 years ago. Now they've returned to celebrate their anniversary. The annual party has hosted many biker weddings over the decades, right.

40 Years Ago, Honeymooners Learned About Sturgis Rally The Hard Way

Forty years ago, newlyweds Sheila and Russell Klein thought they had found the perfect secluded campground to celebrate their honeymoon. Then thousands of bikers showed up. Turns out that secluded campground was right in the heart of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2023

The Cora Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wyoming Places: Cora, Tiny Town With Rich Legacy Of Rugged Individualism

Cora, Wyoming, has been home to famous cowboys, politicians, ranchers, homesteaders and an influential counterculture leader who wrote lyrics for the Grateful Dead.

August 06, 2023

Charles and Susan Randolph stand outside the entrance to their monolithic dome house near Chugwater.

Chugwater's Igloo House Is Earthquake Proof, Fire Resistant And Can Withstand Tornadoes, Owner Says

That igloo-like structure near Chugwater is a monolithic dome house. It’s been pummeled by hailstorms without a scratch, can stay warm even in the harshest of winters and they claim it could stand-up to a tornado.

August 06, 2023

Cheyenne High School Kicker/Punter Brock Pedersen Ranked 4th In Nation

Cheyenne Central High School's Brock Pedersen is not only the best kicker/punter in Wyoming but he's now ranked 4th overall in the nation. His goal is to be the best in country and he says Wyoming's weather is actually a big benefit.

Jake NicholsAugust 06, 2023

Wyoming Scientists Skeptical Of Latest Hype Over UFOs, Alien Life

University of Wyoming astronomers said there is likely other intelligent life in the universe but the recent Congressional hearings don't offer much proof that there are space aliens on Earth.

Mark HeinzAugust 06, 2023

The moment before impact when a pair of knights attempt to impale each other with lances.

On The Road With Renee: Knights Of Valor Bring Full-Contact Jousting To Sheridan

Sheridan went medieval recently with the Knights of Valor, who pride themselves on competing in full-contact jousting, charging each other on 2,000-pound war horses.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2023

Bill Winney lives in landlocked Bondurant, Wyoming, but spent more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a submarine commander and engineer.

Wyoming People: There’s A Submarine Expert In Landlocked Wyoming?

Bondurant, Wyoming, resident Bill Winney had a long and distinguished career as a former U.S. Navy submarine officer and commander.

Leo WolfsonAugust 05, 2023

Paleontologist Jason Schein, executive director of Elevation Science Institute, shows off the articulated tail of a 150-million-year-old long-necked sauropod from the Late Jurassic Period. The tail is among thousands of other dinosaur bones found in the Anderson Site on the Montana side of the Bighorn Basin near Bridger, Montana.

Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin A ‘Paleo Paradise’ For Fossil Hunters

Paleontologists know something many Wyomingites don’t — the Bighorn Basin is one of the most significant caches of fossils ever found, a veritable “paleo paradise.”

Andrew RossiAugust 05, 2023

Lynn and Tom Hutchings hope to find the Good Samaritan who saved Tom's life after cardiac arrest caused him to crash while driving on Interstate 25 and crashed. Someone pulled him out of the wreckage and performed life-saving measures on him.

Miracle On I-25: Cheyenne Man Doesn't Know Who Saved His Life After Crash

After Tom Hutchings had a heart attack while driving on I-25, someone pulled him from the vehicle, performed CPR and saved his life. He’s grateful and wants to find this anonymous Good Samaritan.

August 05, 2023

Bikers cruise during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally down Main Street. The weeklong rally attracts an estimated 500,000 people to this town of 7,000 in the southwestern corner of the state.

Tattoos On The Town: Sturgis Roars To Life With 83rd Motorcycle Rally

Try this in a big city: bikes, beer and bikini babes. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is 500,000 loud Americans on a 10-day rowdy rager. It runs through Aug. 13.

Jake NicholsAugust 05, 2023

For Shane Adams, captain and owner of Knights of Valor, being a knight is more than a weekend hobby, it's a code for how to life with honor and valor.

Modern Medieval Knight Is Leading Effort To Bring Back Full-Contact Jousting

Shane Adams, who holds holds 17 international jousting titles, leads Knights of Valor, a modern-day group of knights dedicated to bringing back the sport of full-contact jousting.

Renée JeanAugust 05, 2023

Winslow Friday, of the Wind River Intertribal Council of the Department of Transportation, took a photo of land-spouts near Ethete on Friday, August 4, 2023

Rare Double Funnel Cloud Over Ethete Is Probably Not Rare Double Funnel Cloud

Although it may look like a rare double funnel cloud that was spotted near Ethete, Wyoming, on Friday morning, it probably wasn't.

Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2023

Josh Allen Works Really Hard For It, But Finally Delivers A Joke

Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen had to work very hard to deliver an obscene joke Wednesday morning, but when he was able to finally deliver the punchline, he reacted as if he won the Super Bowl.

Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2023

Shoshoni post office and dessie bebout 8 1 23

Congress To Consider Naming Shoshoni Post Office For Dessie Bebout

Former Wyoming Senate President Eli Bebout said he’s thrilled that Congress is considering naming the Shoshoni Post Office after his mother, Dessie Bebout.

Leo WolfsonAugust 01, 2023

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Bill Francis, Cowboying in Jackson Hole

After serving on the front line in Europe during World War I, earning sharpshooter status, Bill Francis returned home to Jackson Hole and was horseback nearly every day, working cattle, breaking and training horses, and maintaining his cowboy lifestyle working right beside his wife. He was inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2021.

Candy MoultonAugust 01, 2023

The Casper Spuds celebrate a win. In their first season in Casper, the Independence League team is playing for the league championship.

First-Year Owners Of Casper Spuds Baseball Team Take Club To Championship Series

The Casper Spuds baseball team is playing in the Independence League league championship series this week, an impressive debut for first-time owners Paul and Kristi Hack in the team’s inaugural season.