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A dusting of snow covers Jackson Town Square in Wyoming as it's lit up during the holidays.

There's A Chance For White Christmas Across Wyoming But Don't Count On It

There's a change coming that could start soon enough to carry a taste of winter weather across Wyoming on Christmas Day. But don’t hold your breath waiting for a Norman Rockwell white Christmas, Don Days says.

Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2024

Cassie Craven: The Game Is Shifting On Sex-Change Laws

Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “Perhaps the Wyoming Republicans who voted against the What is a Woman Act last time, will rethink their positions in light of recent law, and common sense.”

Cassie CravenDecember 22, 2024

Stallions Bubba and Scarface have curly manes, a rare characteristic found among the Salt Wells Creek mustang herd near Rock Springs.

BLM Plans To Round Up Extremely Rare Wyoming Curly-Haired Mustangs

Vast stretches of harsh desert near Rock Springs are among the few places in the world where mustangs with curly coats can be found, but the Bureau of Land Management plans to round them up, which has horse advocates upset.

Mark HeinzDecember 22, 2024

Rod Miller: A Campfire Christmas

Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Twas the night before Christmas, ‘round the ol’ campfire. Coyotes were howlin’ out past the picket wire."

Rod MillerDecember 22, 2024

Newcastle, Wyoming, author Scott Haynes is enjoying success with his “Roadie the Ranch Dog” books.

Meet The Wyoming Truck Driver Behind “Roadie The Ranch Dog” Children's Books

The face behind the popular “Roadie the Ranch Dog” series of children’s books is a 49-year-old truck driver from Newcastle. Scott Haynes grew up on a ranch and wanted to create authentic ranch stories for kids. He recently published his seventh “Roadie” book.

Dale KillingbeckDecember 22, 2024

Old cowboy boots stuck upside down on fence posts can mean many things. They can be there to honor beloved horses, fallen cowboys or just to look cool. One thing’s for sure — it’s just Western.

It’s Just Western: Old Cowboy Boots On Fence Posts Can Mean Many Things

It’s a commonly asked question of city folk and Easterners when they visit the great American West. What’s with the cowboy boots on fence posts?

Jake NicholsDecember 22, 2024

Brian Bartow’s fire truck Christmas light display on Dec. 19, 2024, at 550 Essex Road in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Antique Firetrucks Decked Out For Christmas Draw Crowds In Cheyenne

Christmas is all about Santa and firetrucks at the Bartow family home in Cheyenne. His holiday decorations are centered two antique firetrucks -- a 1942 American LaFrance and a 1938 Studebaker.

Renée JeanDecember 22, 2024

Chef Juan Coronado, co-owner of Railspur, demonstrates how to prepare the classic holiday dish beef Wellington.

Think Beef Wellington Is Too Hard To Make? Think Again, Says Wyoming Chef

There’s a reason Gordon Ramsay’s famous beef Wellington costs $119 dollars per person. it’s a complex dish that marries high-quality ingredients in a visually stunning way. But Wyoming chef Juan Coronado says with a few smart changes, it doesn’t really have to be such a chore.

Renée JeanDecember 22, 2024

The American West: Denver's First Christmas In 1858

The Christmas holidays of 1858 were particularly joyous for Denver City. Wild game was plentiful, as were potatoes, beans, and dried fruit. All were prepared for the holiday meal. Then Richens L. Wooten arrived in Denver City with several wagon loads of merchandise, including wooden kegs of “Taos Lightening.” And the party started!

Linda WommackDecember 22, 2024

This strange, round sandstone boulder was unearthed on the Hogg Ranch near Meeteetse, Wyoming.

What Is That Weird Boulder Dug Up On Historic Wyoming Ranch?

A Wyoming family was surprised to run into a gigantic boulder while digging a trench on the historic Hogg Ranch near Meeteetse. Despite pressure to cut it open, they'll keep the giant rock as a decorative piece.

Jackie DorothyDecember 22, 2024

Tommy Mellott, possibly the best yet least-known college football star in the nation, led the Montana State University Bobcats to a semifinal win over South Dakota.

Montana State’s Touchdown Tommy Leads Wyoming Supporting Cast Into FCS Title Game

Montana State University punched its ticket into the FCS championship game Saturday with a dominating 31-17 win over South Dakota. Quarterback Tommy Mellott, aka Touchdown Tommy, led a supporting cast that includes four Wyoming players.

David MadisonDecember 22, 2024

Daryl and Karen Kline drove their 2008 Mustang on Wyoming’s rugged backroads when they were following the trail of Butch Cassidy and his Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Their Mustang made it safely back to their home in Iowa with only the dirt and red mud as a souvenir of their adventure.

Tourist Finds Out That Mustang Probably Not Best Choice To Explore Hole-In-The-Wall Wyoming

A tourist from Iowa was so fascinated by the stories of Butch Cassidy and the Hole-in-the-Wall gang that, despite warnings from locals in Thermopolis that he should take a four-wheel-drive, he went out to explore the area in his prized Mustang instead.

Jackie DorothyDecember 22, 2024

A group of high school students smoke at a designated smoking area at a New York high school in 1980 or 1981.

Hard To Imagine Now, But High Schools Used To Have Smoking Areas

It's hard to imagine now, but high schools across the country used to have designated smoking ares for students who liked to light up. At Cheyenne's East High, that was the courtyard outside the cafeteria.

David MadisonDecember 21, 2024

The ice jam on March 10, 1929, flooded the town of Greybull and left behind ice chunks and four feet of standing water.

Wyoming History: That Time In 1929 When Santa Saved Greybull With Dynamite Bombs

History says Santa saved Greybull from a devastating flood when he tossed dynamite bombs out an airplane. That was George Scott, who bomb an ice jam that threatened to wash Greybull off the map. He would go on to be the town’s Santa for years.

Jackie DorothyDecember 21, 2024

Detective Stephanie Cassidy runs through a virtual reality training program during a test of the technology at the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office.

They're Not Playing Games, These Wyoming Cops Use Virtual Reality To Train

Virtual reality is good for more than playing the latest video games. Wyoming law enforcement agencies are using the technology to run cutting-edge training programs.

Clair McFarlandDecember 21, 2024

Luke Talich turns the ball upfield after making an interception against Florida State. He returned it for a touchdown, his first interception and touchdown playing for Notre Dame.

Cody Native Living Dream As Notre Dame Makes Run For College Football Title

Cody native Luke Talich was on the field Friday as Notre Dame beat Indiana to advance in the College Football Playoffs. He told Cowboy State Daily that the playoffs are another chapter of an incredible season for the walk-on from Wyoming.

Leo WolfsonDecember 21, 2024

The American West: The United States’ First Christmas Present

If the Americans had not crossed the Delaware and if Trenton had not fallen to those rebels, the United States may not have come into existence. The man who saved the day was George Washington – truly the Father of Our Country.

Bill MarkleyDecember 21, 2024

Joan Barron: A Dark Chapter In The Push For Women's Rights

In January, 1973, the Wyoming Senate voted to ratify the ERA. “Supporters in the gallery cheered and rushed outside to crown the nearby statue of Esther Hobart Morris with a garland of gold carnations."

Joan BarronDecember 21, 2024

Bill Sniffin: Curse The Darkness! Celebrate The Days Getting Longer – Yippee!

Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, “Alas, here in Wyoming, this weekend marks the first official day of winter, too. We still might have four and half more months of wintry weather.”

Bill SniffinDecember 21, 2024

Wyoming Republican U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and U.S Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Wyoming Delegation Votes To Avoid Shutdown, Praises Trump And Musk’s Leadership

Wyoming’s congressional delegation voted to pass a temporary spending measure Friday night that will keep the federal government from shutting down. Cynthia Lummis praised Donald Trump and Elon Musk for exhibiting leadership while Biden didn’t.

Leo WolfsonDecember 21, 2024

Neo is a 4-month-old Highland bull calf that's available after a buyer backed out of a sale.

Need A Last-Minute Gift? How About A Shaggy Hippie-Cow?

Highlands are the cute, shaggy hippies of cattle, and it seems everyone wants one or two. One Wyoming ranching family says they’re also cleaner, love people and taste great.

Andrew RossiDecember 21, 2024

The Halleck Creek site in Wyoming, now called the Cowboy State Mine site.

Wyoming Project Gets Boost In Race To Be First For U.S. Rare Earths Production

What could be one of the world’s richest rare earths deposits announced Friday a partnership for a Wyoming pilot plant. It’s a boost for Wyoming to be first in the U.S. to help stand up domestic rare earths production sooner.

Renée JeanDecember 21, 2024

Don Ohlin, aka Velcro, reaches his congregation at the Iron Horse Church and beyond through videos on YouTube and social media.

How A Loan Shark Enforcer Found His Calling As A Wyoming Biker Pastor

A former loan shark and enforcer who goes by the handle “Velcro” has a lot in common with the people he ministers to. The Cheyenne biker has found his calling helping prisoners find safe homes once they’re released from prison.

Jen KocherDecember 21, 2024

The Roundup: A Conversation With John Scanlon

This week, host Wendy Corr has a conversation with Pinedale resident John Scanlon, who is a producer of the new movie “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." The movie was released earlier this month to critical and audience acclaim.

Wendy CorrDecember 21, 2024

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