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Yes, Wyoming Power Linemen Still Rescue Cats From Power Poles
Wyoming power linemen still rescue cats and other critters that get themselves stuck on power poles. That's lucky for one black cat near Cody that spent hours atop a pole before Rocky Mountain Power lineman Jeff Matthews rescued it.
Andrew RossiNovember 30, 2024

The Roundup: A Conversation With Deb White
This week, host Wendy Corr chats with Deb White, founder of the Youth for Justice and CAN (Change Attitudes Now) programs at Cody High School, as well as her efforts to help seniors get stronger - and why she can't retire.
Wendy CorrNovember 30, 2024

What The Heck … Is That Bizarre Rock Formation West Of Evanston?
For more than a century, Devil’s Slide off I-84 in Utah has been turning heads and sparking myths and legends. The unique and bizarre-looking rock formation is about 45 minutes west of Evanston, Wyoming.
Tracie SullivanNovember 29, 2024

Ego And Bias: Pollster Explains How National Polls Got The Election Wrong — Again
Most national polls were wrong — again — in this year’s presidential election. A national political pollster told Cowboy State Daily that ego and bias are why many just can’t seem to get it right.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2024

Once The Playground Of The Rich, Wyoming’s Ranch A Makes A Comeback
Ranch A, located just south of Beulah, was founded by media mogul Moses Annenberg and became the center for the rich and elite. Years of opulence were followed by shady politics, eventually resulting in the once luxurious lodge falling into disrepair. But it's made a big comeback.
Jackie DorothyNovember 29, 2024

Drinking Wyoming: Melvin Brewing, State’s Largest Brewery, Is About To Get Bigger
A merger between Melvin and Roadhouse Brewing in Jackson in 2022 has positioned Wyoming’s largest brewery to grow even more. The brewery is already beating national sales trends, and it’s looking to add more new products and keep growing.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2024

The American West: If You’re From Wyoming, You Could Have Ended Up In Utah
Wyoming was given its slice of Utah thanks, in part, to Thomas Jefferson. Of all the territories created by the federal government that later became states, Wyoming is one of the few whose borders, once established, never changed.
R.B. MillerNovember 29, 2024

Dennis Sun: Humans Are Part Of The Ecosystem
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "California outlawed hunting of mountain lions in 1990, and in the 34 years since, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has had to kill many more lions every year than were killed when permitted hunting was a policy."
Dennis SunNovember 29, 2024

How Lander Nearly Became Wyoming’s Capital City
Wyoming voters were asked to decide in 1904 if Cheyenne should remain the state capital city, or if it should move to another city. Although Cheyenne won that vote, Lander came close.
Leo WolfsonNovember 29, 2024
Beards Are Still Tops For Wyoming Men, But Mustaches Making A Comeback
Although beards are still most popular for Wyoming men, mustaches are making a comeback. Mostly millennials, these mustachioed men say they're drawn to the variety of 'staches they can grow and scratching an itch to try something new.
Zakary SonntagNovember 29, 2024

Wyoming Pastor’s Epic 1,500-Mile Run Across Mongolia Could Become A Movie
Teton County Pastor Brian Hunter ran 1,500 miles across Mongolia to spotlight the nation’s abandoned and forgotten orphans. Now that epic quest could become a documentary movie.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 29, 2024

How Sean Cooper Came To Be Northwest Wyoming's "Rat Guy"
Everyone has those “go-to” people in their lives — their mechanic, butcher, or hair stylist. They’re dependable, honest and never let you down. When it comes to rats in northwest Wyoming, there's no one better than Sean Cooper.
Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2024

Morning Show with Jake - Friday, November 29, 2024
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6 - 10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 29, 2024

The American West: Mo-chi - First Female Cheyenne Warrior
“Following the attack one her village at Sand Creek, Mo-chi seized her dead father’s Hawken rifle and pledged revenge. She would become the first female Cheyenne warrior.”
Linda WommackNovember 29, 2024

Sally Ann Shurmur: Wyoming School Boards Association Salutes Its Own, Rings Those Bells And Does It Well
Columnist Sally Ann Shurmur writes, “In my former life, banquets and formal fundraisers were part of the deal. It had been awhile since Owen and I attended one.”
Sally Ann ShurmurNovember 29, 2024

Carbon County Man Found Dead In Remote Area South Of Rawlins
Bruce Baugh was supposed to be back home in Rawlins by 11 a.m. Wednesday after an early-morning elk. Carbon County Search and Rescue volunteers found his body on Thursday afternoon, over a mile away from his vehicle, which had become stuck.Â
Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2024

Wyoming History: George Pike Was A Horse Thief, Con Man And A Heck Of A Nice Guy
George Pike was an eastern Wyoming pioneer who also was an underhanded horse thief and con man. And by many accounts, Pike also was a heck of a nice guy.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 28, 2024

Cheyenne Mom Has Turned Tragedy Into A Crusade For Safer Streets
Janelle Jones lost her son Mak when a distracted driver hit him in a Cheyenne crosswalk. Janelle has since been on a crusade for safer streets and stricter penalties for distracted drivers.
Renée JeanNovember 28, 2024

Wyoming Boy Born Without Complete Heart Finally Home After Successful Transplant
Ayden Skillman of Greybull was born without a complete heart and has spent much of his young life in hospitals. Now the 18-year-old is back home after a successful heart transplant and doctors say he's doing extremely well.
Renée JeanNovember 28, 2024

Barrasso Spends Thanksgiving With Wyoming Troops In The Middle East
Sen. John Barrasso visited Wyoming service members deployed in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates on Thanksgiving Day. There are over 360 Wyomingites in the battalion, representing over 40 different hometowns in the Cowboy State.
Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2024

Wyoming All-State Marching Band Leads The Way In Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Parade
The first band in the 124th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia was the Wyoming All-State Marching Band, made up of 160 high school students from the Cowboy State. They played Ghost Riders in the Sky as they marched past the iconic Rocky Steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2024

Saving, Restoring 114-Year-Old Green River Depot Could Cost $20 Million
More than a century ago when trains were the lifeblood of the American West, the Green River Depot buzzed with life as the heart of a growing southwestern Wyoming town. Now Green River wants to bring it back to life.
Tracie SullivanNovember 28, 2024

New Study Says Time Is Now For Thorough Probe Of Uranus
Most of humanity’s knowledge about Uranus came from a 1986 Voyager 2 flyby on “a particularly windy day.” A new study says the time for a new, more accurate probe of Uranus is necessary.
Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2024

Boise State University Pulls Out Of MWC Volleyball Tourney Over Trans Player
The Boise State University women’s volleyball team pulled out of the Mountain West Volleyball tournament Wednesday night over a transgender player on the San Jose State team. Boise State also twice forfeited matches to SJSU during the regular season.
Clair McFarlandNovember 28, 2024
