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Wyoming History: Cheyenne Man Was Radio’s Buck Rogers, Scouted German Subs In WWII
Curtis Arnall was raised a cowpuncher in Cheyenne but became famous as the voice of Buck Rogers during the 1930s. The Wyoming native also scouted out German U-boats during World War II, which led to being lost at sea for 21 days.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 02, 2025
Does Size Matter? Every County In Wyoming Is Bigger Than Rhode Island
Each of Wyoming's 23 counties is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. Sweetwater County is 7 times larger. Rhode Islanders don't care, however. They say their small size is an advantage.
Andrew RossiFebruary 02, 2025
Groundhog Day: Wyoming’s Lander Lil Doesn’t See Shadow (And No One Shot At Her)
Lander Lil, the famous Wyoming prairie dog who predicts the weather better than Punxsutawney Phil, didn’t see her shadow Sunday. Also, no one shot at her (at least during filming).
Clair McFarlandFebruary 02, 2025
Want To Donate Your Body To Science? It’s A Challenge In Wyoming
Want to donate your body to science? Although there’s a shortage of human cadavers for students to learn on, donating your body after you die can be a challenge, especially in a rural state like Wyoming.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
Wyoming Pharmacist’s Gaudy Suit Jackets Are So Bad They’re Awesome
A Thayne pharmacist’s collection of suit jackets is becoming local legend, looking like the leftover rack of a garage sale. The pharmacist has well over 100 jackets and his collection is growing. People now call him in the morning to ask which one he’ll wear that day.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 01, 2025
No Charges Filed So Far In Fatal Thermopolis Hit And Run
No criminal charges have been filed so far against a juvenile involved in a fatal hit and run that killed an 85-year-old woman in Thermopolis last week, the Wyoming Highway Patrol said on Saturday.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 01, 2025
Supreme Court Backs Non-Violent Offenders Getting Treatment Instead Of Jail
The Wyoming Supreme Court is supporting a pilot Casper Municipal Court program to get non-violent offenders mental help instead of jail. The program can save the city money and become a model for the rest of the state.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 01, 2025
Metal-Detecting Duo Find Wedding Ring Gillette Woman Feared Lost Forever
Shelby Forbes of Gillette was “crying my eyes out” when she lost her grandmother’s wedding ring while throwing hay to her horses. Fearing it could be lost forever, a pair of metal-detecting pals found it, and Forbes burst into tears again.
Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2025
The American West: Mountain Man Joe Meek Arrived In Wyoming in 1829 As Greenhorn Teenager
The roar of the grizzly, war cries of the Blackfeet, and the lonesome song of the wind ushered 18-year-old Joe Meek to a world of the mountain men. Death was a constant companion and if you weren’t at the Rendezvous, it was assumed you had met the grim reaper along the way either by beast, enemy, or harsh weather.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
How Grand Prismatic Spring Became Yellowstone's Social Media Darling
In two decades, Grand Prismatic Spring ascended from a beautiful backwater spot to the second most popular destination in Yellowstone National Park. Grand Prismatic’s profile has exploded as Yellowstone’s social media darling.
Andrew RossiFebruary 01, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Freedom Caucus Not Focused On Important Things
Dear editor: If the Freedom Caucus truly cared about protecting women and children, they would focus on the issues that genuinely impact their safety and well-being: addressing Wyoming’s alarmingly high rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child poverty.
February 01, 2025
Tourist Visits Every Wyoming State Park In A Week: Here Are His Favorites
A tourist from Montana visited all 12 of Wyoming’s state parks in a whirlwind weeklong road trip last summer. He also hit all of Montana’s in 2023, and says Wyoming's are "higher quality, on average, in terms of scenery." Here are his favorites.
Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 01, 2025
Guest Column: Bringing Law And Order To Digital Wild West -- Protecting Our Children Online
Rep. Martha Lawley writes, "I have long been concerned about the safety of our children online. I want to make sure Wyoming is doing all that it can to protect children from online pornography."
CSD StaffFebruary 01, 2025
Joan Barron: Whatever Happened To The Wyoming Caucus?
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "The traditional Republicans may be holding back in hopes that the extremist Freedom Caucus will go too far and will 'hoist itself on its own petard' to borrow a very old saying from Shakespeare."
Joan BarronFebruary 01, 2025
Nuclear Power Tech Poised To Explode As Wyoming’s Next Six-Figure “It” Job
The wages for nuclear power techs are expected to range into the six figures, and it’s a good thing because Wyoming will soon need hundreds of these techs. Western Wyoming Community College is training people for this emerging career.
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2025
Bill Sniffin: When Were You The Happiest?
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "My wife was diagnosed with MS 40 years ago. As a result, we decided to travel the world at a younger age and pay for it with credit cards. Those were happy times. It worked out well.”
Bill SniffinFebruary 01, 2025
A Wyoming Cowgirl Is Australia’s Newest Breakaway Roping Champion
A cowgirl from Rozet, Wyoming, named Shawn Robin Chape is Australia’s newest breakaway roping champion. She lassoed the title in a blazing fast 1.69 seconds, setting a new arena record. She credits her Wyoming roots as a huge part of her success.
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Buffalo Bill Was The World’s Original Galloping Gourmet
“The Galloping Gourmet” on PBS had nothing on Buffalo Bill Cody, who was the original foodie of the West. He brought Mexican food to New York, popcorn to Europe and gourmet dining experiences to the masses.
Renée JeanFebruary 01, 2025
Wyoming Twin Teens Grew Up In The Middle Of Nowhere, But Have Huge Music Dreams
Liam and Layne Jordon, 14, have grown up in the middle of nowhere in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin. That hasn’t stopped the young musicians from pursing some big dreams of writing and performing their music for the masses.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
Race On To Save Lou Taubert Neon Sign, Last Remnant Of Casper’s “Little Las Vegas”
The Lou Taubert neon sign that towers over Center Street in Casper, Wyoming, is in desperate need of repair. It’s the last remnant of Casper's historic street of neon that earned it the nickname “Little Las Vegas.”
Jackie DorothyFebruary 01, 2025
Wild West In The Far East: Welcome To China’s Knockoff Jackson Hole
Did you know that there is an exact replica of Jackson Hole in China? Not only does the downtown look the same but the community -- two hours from Beijing -- has 1,500 homes. A filmmaker spent three months in the town for his documentary "Americaville."
Jake NicholsFebruary 01, 2025
Dennis Sun: The High Price of Eggs
For the last two years, I, along with everyone else, understood the pandemic and inflation were two reasons for the high price of groceries. But, when egg prices started rising even more last fall, I realized there were more issues bringing on the rising prices.
Dennis SunFebruary 01, 2025
Wyoming Legislative Recap — Day 14
The 14th day of the Wyoming Legislature on Friday featured Congresswoman Harriet Hageman telling legislators it’s been an “incredibly exciting” time on Capitol Hill. Also, a debate is raging over whether judges in the state should be elected.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 01, 2025
Hageman Tells Legislature It’s An “Incredibly Exciting” Time To Be On Capitol Hill
Wyoming congresswoman Harriet Hageman spoke to Wyoming legislators Friday at the Capitol in Cheyenne. She described President Donald Trump’s first two weeks in office as an “incredibly exciting” time on Capitol Hill.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 01, 2025