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Miller Moths: Leave Them Alone Or Kill 'Em All?

Although a UW entomologist says we shouldn't kill miller moths because they are essential to the food chain, meteorologist Don Day has a differing opinion and shares his foolproof plan to kill dozens, if not hundreds, at a time.

Wendy CorrJune 04, 2023

The Grand Tetons, considered a "young" mountain range, is know for its jagged, sharp profiles.

Part of the Teton Range Broke Off. But Can Anyone Tell The Difference?

Well, the Tetons broke. The iconic Wyoming mountain range often referred to as having the appearance of shark teeth now has a snaggle tooth. Or, if sticking with the original French nomenclature, the Tetons got a boob job.

Jake NicholsJune 04, 2023

Rozet rancher and former Campbell County Commissioner Matt Avery is an expert leatherworker. His saddles are sought after for their unique style and Wyoming Western flair.

Matt Avery, Campbell County Rancher And Expert Saddlemaker, As Cowboy As It Gets

They don't get much more cowboy than Matt Avery. He runs a five-generation ranch in northeast Wyoming, is a former Campbell County commissioner and has been married to Diann for 50 years come August. On top of all that, he's an expert saddlemaker and leatherworker. Our hat is off to you, Mr. Avery!

Wendy CorrJune 03, 2023

The Tumble Inn sign before its hat and top of the cowboy's head was removed to begin restoration. When they saw the top off of it, some people speculated wind had blown the top off.

Powder River’s Iconic Tumble Inn Neon Cowboy Hasn’t Blown Over, It’s Being Restored

Although the giant Sizzlin' Steaks neon cowboy has fallen on hard times, it's not for long. The new owner is restoring the 70-year-old sign and will bring the cowpoke back to its former neon glory.

Jake NicholsJune 03, 2023

This short tin fence was enough to stop hoards of Mormon crickets swarming in and around Sundance in the 1930s.

How An Inch Wide, Mile Long Fence Saved Crops In Sundance From Crickets 84 Years Ago

As Edgerton, Wyoming, battles millions of Mormon crickets today, farmers in the Sundance area were successful saving their crops 84 years ago through an ingenious and quite low-tech solution.

Renée JeanJune 02, 2023

There are so many crickets in Edgerton, Wyoming, that they're inches deep in some places. Local resident Ava Blackmore shared images of the infestation with Cowboy State Daily.

Millions of Crickets Swarm Tiny Edgerton, Wyoming

Townspeople in Edgerton, Wyoming, say the swarm of crickets make the roads appear like they're moving. “It's like flowing red water,” said Ava Blackmore.

Wendy CorrMay 31, 2023

Casa Bonita Releases New Menu, Will Open Privately Before Grand Reopening

Denver's most famous restaurant, Casa Bonita, is coming closer and closer to its grand reopening. A new menu was released on Friday and the gigantic eatery announced it would open on a limited basis to people who subscribe to its email list.

Jimmy OrrMay 29, 2023

Former Fremont County Sheriff Skip Hornecker was inducted into the Wyoming Law Enforcement Hall of Fame last week at the Capitol in Cheyenne.

Wyoming People: Skip Hornecker, A Hall-Of-Fame Sheriff With The Soul Of A Cowboy Poet

Skip Hornecker has spent decades keeping the peace in Fremont County. The now-retired sheriff who loves to write and recite cowboy poetry has been inducted into the Wyoming Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.

Wendy CorrMay 29, 2023

The back wall of Sanford's Grub & Pub on East 17th Street in downtown Cheyenne is an artistic tribute to the Cowboy State. It's one of dozens of colorful and cutting-edge murals around Wyoming's capital city.

Dozens Of Dynamic Murals Energize Cheyenne’s Urban Downtown Landscape

Eye-catching artwork can be found around nearly every corner around downtown Cheyenne. Proponents of the public art movement say colorful murals are transforming Wyoming’s capital city.

Wendy CorrMay 29, 2023

Black Elk was born in December 1863 along the Little Powder River in territory that would become Wyoming.

Wyoming History: Who Was Lakota Medicine Man Black Elk?

Black Elk, a Lakota medicine man, was not as famous during his own time as he has since become. Born in Wyoming, he survived Wounded Knee, converted to Catholicism and performed in Buffalo Bill Cody’s “Wild West" show.

Renée JeanMay 29, 2023

Dave Koza drives in the winning run in the bottom of the 33rd inning to end the longest baseball game ever played.

Torrington’s Dave Koza Never Played In The Majors, But His Bat Is In Cooperstown

Dave Koza, a baseball-loving boy from Torrington, Wyoming, dreamed of one day making it to the Major Leagues. After a career in the minors, he returned never getting a call, but his bat is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jake NicholsMay 28, 2023

Items from the Edith Gallatin Collection are kept in glass cases.

How Wyoming’s Brinton Museum, Home To World-Class Indian Art, Was Saved By An American Candy Tycoon

When the Brinton Museum was on the verge of closing, a neighbor not only saved it, he elevated the Brinton into a world-class museum of Indian and Western art and artifacts. That neighbor was American candy magnate Forrest E. Mars Jr.

Renée JeanMay 28, 2023

This giant head in West Laramie, Wyoming, has been looking out over Snowy Range Road since 2021. It's titled "Exhaling Dissolution" and is part of a rotating public art display.

What The Heck Is … That Giant 13.5-Foot-Tall Head On A Corner In Laramie, Wyoming?

What the heck is that giant 13.5-foot-tall head at the intersection of Clark Street and Snowy Range Road in Laramie? Well, Cowboy State Daily can confirm that it’s NOT President Joe Biden.

Greg JohnsonMay 27, 2023

The historic Sheridan Inn oozes Wyoming and Wild West history.

Buffalo Bill Cody Loved The Sheridan Inn So Much, He Held Auditions For His ‘Wild West' Show There

Twenty-two rooms in the Sheridan Inn offer 22 windows on iconic Wyoming history. The historic inn, saved from demolition in the 1960s, is where Buffalo Bill Cody lived while he was in Sheridan, and where he auditioned performers for his “Wild West” show.

Renée JeanMay 27, 2023

Leslie Hagensetein grew up a rancher's daughter in Pinedale. As a nurse, she not only earned advanced degrees, she practiced her profession on all seven continents on the planet.

The Globetrotting Nurse: Pinedale Woman Has Worked On All 7 Continents (And She's Not Done)

From treating critically injured fishermen in the Bering Sea to treating researchers at South Pole Station in Antarctica, Leslie Hagenstein, who grew up on a ranch in Pinedale and still calls it home, has worked as a nurse on all seven continents. And she's not done...

May 27, 2023

Cheyenne’s Historic Steam Locomotive Big Boy 4014 Heads To College World Series Next Month

Train enthusiasts in eastern Wyoming and Nebraska will have a chance to see Big Boy 4014, the only one of 25 massive 1.2 million-pound steam locomotives still in operation. It will depart to the College World Series on June 7 and make whistle stops along the way.

Wendy CorrMay 27, 2023

This splendid rainbow over a colorful field of wildflower in the Bighorns inspired Victoria Haun of the Lucky Chukar Ranch in the Bighorn Mountains.

Lucky Chukar Ranch In The Bighorns Lives Up To Its Name After Spectacular Back-To-Back Rainbows — Including A Double

Rainbows are not more common in the Bighorn Mountains, Cowboy State Daily Meteorologist Don Day says, but they’re still a beautiful sight, especially with a more-generous-than-usual wildflower bloom in progress.

Renée JeanMay 26, 2023

This house in a rural subdivision about 14 miles north of Cheyenne was hit by lightning Wednesday evening.

Of 352 Lightning Strikes In Laramie County In An Hour Wednesday Evening, One Damaged Rural Home

A brief, but powerful, thunderstorm dumped inches of hail across much of Laramie County on Wednesday evening while lightning played whack-a-mole with area buildings. Of the 352 recorded lightning strikes, one damaged a home in a rural subdivision.

Greg JohnsonMay 25, 2023

The WyoRoad website/app gives motorists plenty of real-time info on Wyoming highways, including conditions, closures and delays.

Wyoming Winter Road Closure Nightmare Ends — Just In Time For Summer Construction Season

With more than 60 projects underway or scheduled for this summer, Wyoming is already well into construction season.

Jake NicholsMay 25, 2023

An artist's rendering of what the proposed Cody Wyoming Temple would look like.

Plans For 101-Foot Mormon Temple In Cody Spark Opposition, Petition Drive

A proposed Mormon temple in Cody has drawn backlash from some locals who say it will blight their views, violate zoning rules and cause other issues in the residential neighborhood it’s planned for.

Leo WolfsonMay 25, 2023

Cokeville’s own Megan Reid will compete on the 21st season of MasterChef premiering on Fox on Wednesday.

Cokeville, Wyoming, Woman Will Compete On 'MasterChef' With Gordon Ramsay

Cokeville, Wyoming, cook Megan Reid was discovered on TikTok by the Fox hit “MasterChef” featuring saucy judge Gordon Ramsay. She's competes in the show's 21st season, which begins Wednesday.

Jake NicholsMay 24, 2023

Man Kills Two Bison And Totals Car In Late-Night Collision In Yellowstone

A Salt Lake City man struck two bison on Saturday evening in Yellowstone. Both bison had to be euthanized and his brand new Subaru was totaled. The man said he was going under the speed limit and they came out of nowhere.

Jake NicholsMay 22, 2023

Less than a month after the original Laramie Russell Street roadside toilet was removed by the city May 6, someone replaced it over the weekend.

Laramie Russell Street Roadside Toilet Returns For Second Movement

Less than a month from finally hauling off an old, discarded toilet that had been at the side of a busy Laramie street for at least two years, city Code Enforcement Officer Brian Forster said the commode returned over the weekend for a second movement.

Greg JohnsonMay 22, 2023

Ed Fowler has been forging knives in his workshop near Riverton since the 1980s. He and his close friend and apprentice, Chris Amos, plan to take several custom-made knives to the world-class Blade Show, set for June 2-4 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Riverton Bladesmith Ed Fowler Crafts Custom Made Knives That Are Among The Best In The World

Riverton bladesmith Ed Fowler is a world class knife-maker. His custom-made knives, made from raw steel, sell for more than $2,000 each. Next month, he's taking 14 of his creations to the nation's largest and most prestigious knife show in Atlanta.

Mark HeinzMay 21, 2023

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