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Looking For A 1947 Snow-Thrower Truck? McKimâs In West Laramie Has It, And Many Other âOddballâ Items
All manner of âoddballâ things passes through Gary McKimâs sales shop in Laramie. Still, he canât seem to sell a 1966 Ford Ranchero â which he said is a lesson in âdonât drink and bidâ at auto auctions.
Mark HeinzSeptember 22, 2024
French Tourists Are Discovering Wyoming And The Wild West
Theyâll be learning French this winter at the TA Ranch near Buffalo. Itâs preparation for an expected onslaught of French tourists. There's been a 40-50% increase in the number of French tourists this year and next year, it's expected to be much larger.
Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024
Joan Barron: Media Credentials Don't Mean Anything Anymore
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "What do media credentials from the Legislature Service Office get you? Well, not much anymore. In short, they have about the same status as a lobbyist or a bus driver from Greybull."
Joan BarronSeptember 21, 2024
Morning Glory Pool Used To Be Brilliant Blue Until Tourists Ruined It
Morning Glory Pool near Old Faithful was once one of the most beautiful thermal pools in Yellowstone National Park. It was a brilliant clear blue, but lost its color after decades of tourists throwing stuff in it.
Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2024
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On I-25, Fixes Plane, Then Takes Off Again
A pilot flying from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Oregon on Saturday morning had a mechanical issue and had to land his plane on Interstate 25 about 23 miles north of Cheyenne. The pilot, also a mechanic, was able to fix the plane and then took off again from the Interstate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 21, 2024
Wyoming History: Tubb Town, The Rowdiest Town In Wyoming Territory
A few miles east of Newcastle along the banks of the Salt Creek was once a roaring Wild West frontier settlement known as Tubb Town. Here, saloons, dance halls and brothels far outnumbered all other types of businesses. The town had a rough reputation, even by Wild West standards.
Jackie DorothySeptember 21, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Lamp Lounge Cleans Up Its Act, But Still A Cheyenne Dive Bar
The Lamp Lounge on Cheyenneâs south side has new owners and is shedding its notorious and violent reputation. But new co-owner Michael Jordan says don't worry, it's still a dive bar.
Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024
Wyoming History: A Parachuter Once Got Stuck Five Days On Top Of Devils Tower To Win $50 Bet
A skydiver parachuted onto the top of Devils Tower in October 1941 to win a $50 bet. But he got more than he bargained for when he got stuck for five days and became the focus of a nationally publicized rescue effort.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 21, 2024
âThis Was A Monster Fireâ: 50,000-Acre Wyoming Ranch Now A Giant Black Dustbowl
Johnson County resident David Belus is one of dozens of Wyoming ranchers devastated by wildfires that have burned more than 500,000 acres. Now heâs left to rebuild 50,000 acres that have become a giant black dustbowl.
Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024
Rocky Mountain High: Utah "Absolutely Obliterates" Record For Fentanyl Seizures
In the first quarter of 2024, the DEA has seized a record number of fentanyl pills in the Rocky Mountain region and is on pace to break all records in the area. Utah âabsolutely obliteratedâ its record for fentanyl seizures and Colorado is likely to break its record too.
Jen KocherSeptember 21, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard Urges Wyoming To Throw Political Labels Aside And Vote For Trump
Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, now a leading member of former President Donald Trumpâs presidential campaign, spoke in Cheyenne on Friday night. She urged voters to not dismiss the importance of their role in the upcoming election.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 21, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Jake Nichols
This week, Wendy Corr chats with Cowboy State Dailyâs own Jake Nichols, who will be launching the 'Cowboy State Daily Morning Show' on October 1st! Jake is making morning talk radio cool again.
Wendy CorrSeptember 21, 2024
Brief: Man Survives Bear Attack In Glacier National Park, Then Walks A Mile To Helicopter
A 35-year-old man was attacked by a bear while hiking in Glacier National Park on Thursday. The injured man then walked a full mile to where a helicopter extricated him to safety.
Andrew RossiSeptember 21, 2024
'Sovereign Citizen' Gets 7 Years In Prison For Having Guns As A Felon
A Casper, Wyoming, man was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. Saying heâs a sovereign citizen, he told officers during a traffic stop theyâd have to kill him before eventually surrendering.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 21, 2024
Wyoming Cop Trainer Blames Break-Ins, Lawsuits On Poor Search And Seizure Training
A Casper police sergeant who teaches other cops search and seizure laws told Wyoming lawmakers Thursday that cops need better training. He said that may prevent problems like a recent cop break-in court settlement and a cop-involved shooting.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2024
Wyoming Sheriff Bursts Out Laughing At "Venezuela Ahead" Billboard At Colorado Border
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak told Cowboy State Daily he burst out laughing when he saw the "Venezuela Ahead" billboard at the Wyoming-Colorado border.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Rod Miller: Hey, Pharmacy Board: It's Government's Responsibility To Listen
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "The Wyoming Board of Pharmacy, with armed Highway Patrol officers providing security, were at no risk of life and limb from an unarmed crowd of Wyoming citizens exercising their rights under the First Amendment."
Rod MillerSeptember 20, 2024
Casper Manâs Elk Hunt From Hell: Broken Bones, Chopper Rescue And Grizzly Attack
A Casper manâs elk hunt in the Wyoming wilderness turned into the hunt from hell, including a broken leg, grizzly attack and runaway horses. But everybody made it out alive.
Mark HeinzSeptember 20, 2024
Wyoming Crime Lab Fails Proficiency, Has To Review More Than 400 Past Gun Tests
After failing a firearms proficiency test, the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory is arranging for evidence re-testing in more than 400 cases from the past decade, the Attorney General told lawmakers Thursday.
Clair McFarlandSeptember 20, 2024
Dennis Sun: Hey, What About the National Debt?
Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Our national debt has now grown over $35 trillion. Thanks to frenzied spending after the pandemic and costly programs initiated by the president and Congress, the debt load could easily top $50 trillion in 10 years."
Dennis SunSeptember 20, 2024
The American West: What happened to Reuben Van Ornum?
While not as well known as other tragedies on the emigrant trails, the Utter-Van Orman Massacre is one of the few recorded incidents that left the survivors so bereft they resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
R.B. MillerSeptember 20, 2024
Legislators Upset Wyoming Bankers Are Against Custodiaâs Fight With Fed
Wyoming legislators are upset with the Wyoming Banking Association for supporting the Federal Reserve in its fight with Wyoming-based Custodia Bank. âI mean, talk about failing to ride for the brand,â said state Sen. Chris Rothfuss.
Renée JeanSeptember 20, 2024
Gordon Issues Order To Stop Voting By Non-Citizens, Chuck Gray Says Itâs Not Enough
Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order Thursday reiterating that non-U.S. citizens canât vote in Wyoming elections. Secretary of State Chuck Gray has been pushing for election security reforms, and says Gordonâs order isnât enough.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024
Proposed Laws Could Allow Immediate Removal Of Squatters In Wyoming
Legislators advanced proposed laws Thursday that would tighten up Wyomingâs squatting laws. They include allowing law enforcement to immediately remove squatters from a property.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2024