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A Wyoming sheriff warns that the viral TikTok "Door Kick Challenge" could have deadly consequences. One of the people who championed Wyoming's Stand Your Ground law wholeheartedly agrees.

Sheriff Warns Doing TikTok 'Door Kick Challenge' In Wyoming Can Get You Killed

A Wyoming sheriff warns that the viral TikTok "Door Kick Challenge" could have deadly consequences. One of the people who championed Wyoming's Stand Your Ground law wholeheartedly agrees.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2025

Off-roaders are flocking to places like Evanston, which will likely benefit from recent ORV rule change before the Wyoming Transportation Commission.

WYDOT Rule Change Could Transform Off-Road Vehicle Access in Evanston, Across Wyoming

On Monday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation held a public hearing to announce and take public comment about a rule change that will allow off-road vehicles to cross interstates and better connect trail networks.

David MadisonSeptember 15, 2025

Outdoors enthusiasts say repealing the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule could undermine efforts to protect Wyoming’s wildlife and habitat. The state’s congressional delegation says the rule hamstrung critical economic uses for the lands.

Repealing BLM Public Lands Rule Could Undermine Wildlife Efforts, Advocates Say

Outdoors enthusiasts say repealing the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule could undermine efforts to protect Wyoming’s wildlife and habitat. The state’s congressional delegation says the rule hamstrung critical economic uses for the lands.

Mark HeinzSeptember 15, 2025

Researchers have confirmed the presence of "kissing bugs" that carry the Chagas disease in Wyoming. The CDC says the parasitic disease is often fatal if not treated, and can linger in a body for years.

Deadly Kissing Bug Spotted In Wheatland: What To Know About Chagas Disease

Researchers have confirmed the presence of "kissing bugs" that carry the Chagas disease in Wyoming. The CDC says the parasitic disease is often fatal if not treated, and can linger in a body for years.

Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2025

A Wyoming state legislator and a parent of a student at Crest Hill Elementary School in Casper are sounding alarms over a male janitor who cross-dresses and asks students to use she/her pronouns. The Natrona County School District says it “follows the law."

Legislator, Parent Sound Alarm Over Cross-Dressing Janitor At Casper Elementary

A Wyoming state legislator and a parent of a student at a Casper elementary school are sounding alarms over a male janitor who cross-dresses and asks students to use she/her pronouns. The Natrona County School District says it “follows the law."

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 15, 2025

Snow falling on Togwotee Pass on Monday morning, Sept. 15, 2025.

It’s Already Snowing In Wyoming’s High Country; Up To 6 Inches For Beartooth Pass

It’s already snowing in Wyoming’s high country. It was falling on Togwotee Pass on Monday and the Beartooth Highway could get as much as 6 inches this week.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2025

Lynn Friess, widow of Wyoming businessman Foster Friess whose $10,000 donation kick-started Turning Point USA, pledged 100 times that Sunday. Her $1 million donation reflects her husband’s belief in Kirk and desire for TPUSA to “grow even stronger," she wrote.

Widow Of Foster Friess Pledges $1 Million To Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA

Lynn Friess, widow of Wyoming businessman Foster Friess whose $10,000 donation kick-started Turning Point USA, pledged 100 times that Sunday. Her $1 million donation reflects her husband’s belief in Kirk and desire for TPUSA to “grow even stronger," she wrote.

Clair McFarlandSeptember 15, 2025

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is requesting two high-tech, remote-controlled robots to join his team. He says the $37,000 robots can help during dangerous and high-risk situations, plus they’ll have the ability to climb stairs. The office wants two of the Axon Sky-Hero Sigyn models.

Laramie County Sheriff’s Office Wants To Add Robots To Arsenal

Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak is requesting two high-tech, remote-controlled robots to join his team. He says the $37,000 robots can help during dangerous and high-risk situations, plus they’ll have the ability to climb stairs.

Jackson WalkerSeptember 15, 2025

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Dave Simpson: Will The Real Fascist Please Stand Up?

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “'Could somebody please write something defining fascism accurately?' my crusty old conservative colleague from Casper asked. So, here we go.”

Dave SimpsonSeptember 15, 2025

If you’re easily offended, just keep driving by the Talking Bird in tiny St. Regis, Montana, on Interstate 90. That’s because George, the talking bird at the Talking Bird, can curse like a sailor when the mood hits him.

Drinking Montana: The Talking Bird At The Talking Bird Can Curse Like A Sailor

If you’re easily offended, just keep driving by the Talking Bird in tiny St. Regis, Montana, on Interstate 90. That’s because George, the talking bird at the Talking Bird, can curse like a sailor when the mood hits him.

Anna-Louise JacksonSeptember 15, 2025

Prominent hunting influencer Ryan Lampers has been slapped with wildlife crime-related charges. He’s accused of illegally taking a trophy-class mule deer buck, and has sparked an ethics debate in the Wyoming outdoors community, and beyond.

‘Hunting Influencer’ Hit With Felony Charges, Raises Questions About Social Media & Hunting

A prominent "hunting influencer" was slapped with wildlife crime-related felony charges. Some Wyoming hunters with social media followings say it’s important to stay humble and keep the focus on love for the outdoors, rather than one-upmanship for clicks.

Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

A 20-year-old Sheridan woman made headlines across the country in 1931 when she drove 1,131 miles from Berlin to Moscow. She slept in haystacks, foraged for food and was the target of hostility — and had the adventure of a lifetime.

Sheridan Woman’s Daring 1931 Berlin-To-Moscow Drive Launched A Life Of Adventure

A 20-year-old Sheridan woman made international headlines in 1931 when she drove 1,131 miles from Berlin to Moscow. She slept in haystacks, foraged for food and was the target of hostility — and had the adventure of a lifetime.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 14, 2025

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Gail Symons: Wyoming Needs To Keep Funding The Suicide Hotline

Columnist Gail Symons writes, "'I reached over to remove the gun from my son’s mouth.' My friend spoke those words to explain why she was participating in the annual Walk Out of Darkness event."

Gail SymonsSeptember 14, 2025

Bighorn Canyon in northern Wyoming is the state’s biggest canyon at a steep 2,500 feet at its deepest spot. It stretches for 55 miles of spectacular landscape.

At 2,500 Feet Deep, Bighorn Canyon Is 55 Miles Of Spectacular Wyoming Landscape

Unlike Yellowstone or Grand Teton national parks, there are no long lines of RVs or crush of tourists with cameras at Bighorn Canyon. The canyon feels like Wyoming’s secret, a place many lifelong residents have never seen.

Bill SniffinSeptember 14, 2025

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Cassie Craven: Charlie Kirk's Death Signifies A Spiritual Showdown

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “I believe Charlie Kirk was killed because he was influencing people to live like Christ. And dark forces killed him. Period. That is the battle. And if you’re worried about everything else, you better prepare for the battle that is actually at your door."

Cassie CravenSeptember 14, 2025

The historic Fort Fred Steele site in Carbon County, Wyoming.

Wyoming History: That Time Old Jim Gregory Literally Talked A Man To Death

​Fort Fred Steele in Carbon County was the setting for a legendary Old West Wyoming showdown. It was 1878 when Old Jim Gregory literally talked another man to death. When a doctor arrived, he looked at the body and said, “This is some of Gregory’s work."

Jackie DorothySeptember 14, 2025

A solicitor approaches a Cheyenne home, and admits seeing a "no soliciting" sign, but came to the door anyway.

Cheyenne Residents Angered Over Door-To-Door Salesmen Ignoring ‘No Soliciting’ Signs

One Cheyenne resident captured video last week of a solicitor first lying that he wasn't selling anything and then admitting he ignored the 'no soliciting' sign. The company responded that they have "escalated these concerns to leadership."

Jackson WalkerSeptember 14, 2025

Canning meat in glass jars works for antelope, beef hamburger and other meats, say Warren Wittstruck and Ellie Sterman of Pine Bluffs.

Wyoming Hunting: The Advantages Of Canning Meat

A Pine Bluffs couple, who were concerned about losing their game meat if an extended power outage hit, are now sold on canning meat. Not only can it last three years and still taste great, they say, but you don’t have to worry about freezer burn.

Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

A worker connects each cow to milk tubes. In one turn around the carousel, each cow will give an average 3.5 gallons of milk.

Wyoming Ranch Family Builds A 6,200-Cow Mega-Dairy On Eastern Plains

The Burnett family has built a 6,200-cow mega dairy in Carpenter on Wyoming’s eastern plains that helps supply Pizza Hut’s cheese maker. The dairy says it’s pioneering innovations that could change the industry.

Renée JeanSeptember 14, 2025

After nearly a decade of litigation, a developer who wants to open an export terminal in Oakland, Californi, expects a state Supreme Court ruling by Oct. 1. If upheld, the terminal could be a West Coast port to ship Wyoming coal to overseas markets.

​California Terminal Project Ruling Could Open Coal Export Markets For Wyoming

After nearly a decade of litigation, a developer who wants to open an export terminal in Oakland, California, expects a state Supreme Court ruling by Oct. 1. If upheld, the terminal could be a West Coast port to ship Wyoming coal to overseas markets.

David MadisonSeptember 14, 2025

Hikers high above timber line on Mount Sneffels in southwest Colorado were stunned when a moose trotted right by them at 13,000 feet elevation. It’s rare to see moose that high, wildlife biologists say.

Hikers Stunned When Moose Trots By At 13,000 Feet In Rare High-Altitude Encounter

Hikers high above timberline on Mount Sneffels in southwest Colorado were stunned when a moose trotted right by them at 13,000 feet of elevation. It’s rare to see moose that high, wildlife biologists say.

Mark HeinzSeptember 14, 2025

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