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Retired Wyoming Army Officer Keeps Historic Overland Trails Music Alive
Retired U.S. Army officer Hank Cramer spends much of his summers traveling around Wyoming sharing the folk music and stories of its historic overland trails. For many pioneers, their music was key to keeping spirits up and motivated.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 21, 2024
Wyoming-Based Western AF Is Shaking Up The Country Music Landscape
Two Laramie, Wyoming-based videographers are shaking up the country music landscape with their YouTube channel, Western AF. It spotlights some of the emerging country artists, giving them a platform to gain exposure.
Renée JeanJuly 21, 2024
The American West: Smokey Bear, Americaâs Most Iconic Forest Ranger
How a scared little 5-pound bear cub who survived a devastating wildfire in 1950 became a national icon. Smokey Bear remains Americaâs most iconic and recognizable forest ranger.
James A. CrutchfieldJuly 21, 2024
In Tiny Point Of Rocks, Wyoming, There's A Museum Inside The Conoco Station
The Conoco Station in Point of Rocks, Wyoming, is a little oasis in a spot with no other services for miles. It also has a tiny museum filled with artifacts from an area that used to be on the Overland Stage Route.
Renée JeanJuly 21, 2024
Around Wyoming: Luskâs Legend Of Rawhide An Immersive Wild West Experience
Legend of Rawhide is a Lusk tradition -- held on the second weekend of every July -- that reenacts the culture clash between pioneers and Native American tribes. Itâs an immersive experience with gunshots and hillside fire.
Renée JeanJuly 21, 2024
Guest Column: Strengthening National Security, Growing Wyomingâs Economy
Guest columnist Travis Deti writes, "Wyoming has the energy resources America and the world need. The Wyoming uranium industry has weathered some very difficult years. But thanks to the work of our Wyoming leadership in Washington, the tide is beginning to turn."
CSD StaffJuly 21, 2024
Casperâs Historic 100-Year-Old Henning Mansion For Sale Again, Lists For $1.8M
A 9,500-square-foot home billed as the âbiggest and most luxurious private mansion in the stateâ when completed in 1924 is available for the seventh time in its history. The Casper home is on the market for $1.8 million.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 21, 2024
Letter To The Editor: Sweetwater County Getting Flooded With Deceptive Mailings
Dear editor: "We have been flooded with texts, mailers, and door hangers filled with inflammatory rhetoric, distortions, and outright lies. These groups seek to manipulate us, assuming we are ignorant..."
July 21, 2024
Rod Miller: Wyomingâs Shameful New Political Club â The Cowards Caucus
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Several Wyoming legislative candidates are refusing to engage in political debates this season. The reasons they give for their refusal vary, but it all boils down to political cowardice, pure and simple."
Rod MillerJuly 21, 2024
Biden Out: Barrasso Says Exit Is Proof Dems âAdmitting Failures Of Last Four Yearsâ
Wyoming's congressional delegation said they weren't surprised with Biden's announcement Sunday to drop out of the race. Sen. Barrasso said the Democrats have "admitted their failures of the last four years" while Harriet Hageman said Biden has "no business running a popsicle stand."
Leo WolfsonJuly 21, 2024
Steamboat Geyser Erupts, Covers Cars With Millions-Year-Old Gunk
Last week, Yellowstone visitors were thrilled when they got to witness a rare eruption of Steamboat, the world's tallest geyser. Many were not that happy with the million-year-old gunk that covered their cars, however.
Andrew RossiJuly 21, 2024
Casper Still Excited For John Wayne Visit 56 Years After He Filmed âHellfightersâ
Itâs been 56 years since Hollywood legend John Wayne visited Casper to film âHellfighters,â but locals are still excited about it. The movie featured an elite hotshot crew of oil rig firefighters and filmed some of its most spectacular scenes in Wyoming.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 20, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Casper's Pho Saigon Has Loyal Following For Its Vietnamese Food
It may only be a 10-table family joint in Casper, but Pho Saigon is well-known for its Vietnamese pho. The traditional Vietnamese fare is made from a family that arrived in Wyoming from Vietnam in 2003.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 20, 2024
Aaron Turpen: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Gets Tougher As It Grows Up
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, âThe payoff for all of that my two-car garage no longer fits two cars change is interior roominess. And thereâs a lot of it. Seating for six or seven is standard (depending on second row options) and its third row is actually usable.â
Aaron TurpenJuly 20, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Sidekicks Book-Bar Could Be Stateâs Only Book-Wine Pub
Rock Springs could have Wyoming's only book-wine bar. Sidekicks Book-Bar offers a range of wine and craft beers alongside more traditional coffee and books.
Renée JeanJuly 20, 2024
At The Height Of Wyomingâs Sheep Wars, Raiders Clubbed, Shot And Blew Up Sheep
Upping the ante in their war against sheep men, Wyoming cattle ranchers clubbed, shot and blew sheep up with dynamite. While the Spring Creek Raid of 1909 is the most famous clash, it really began along Badwater Creek in 1904.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 20, 2024
Joan Barron: âDonât Be a Patsyâ
Columnist Joan Barron writes, "This is the time to be skeptical as we enter what promises to be a tumultuous election year. One where we will encounter lots of political news, including misinformation, false information and the occasional new wacko conspiracy theory.
Joan BarronJuly 20, 2024
Bill Sniffin: Seriously, Are We Oldsters Still In Middle Age, Really? â Nah
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, âThe years between 65 and 75 were probably the best years of our lives. We were free of major responsibilities, had a little money saved up, could travel, were relatively healthy, and overall, life was pretty doggone carefree.â
Bill SniffinJuly 20, 2024
Eating Wyoming: 2Zâs Is Pioneering Its Unique âDubois Styleâ Barbecue
The pitmaster at 2Zâs Barbecue in Dubois isnât replicating anyone elseâs favorite barbecue. Heâs making what he calls âDubois styleâ barbecue, and itâs delicious.
Renée JeanJuly 20, 2024
Thieves Steal Prized Gibson Les Paul Guitar After Tree Falls On Cheyenne House
A giant tree fell on Chris Hooverâs house and demolished it in April. But the real blow to his soul came last week when thieves broke into the condemned home and stole the musicianâs prized 1977 Gibson Les Paul guitar.
Jake NicholsJuly 20, 2024
Wyoming Woman To Ride 620-Mile Mongolian Derby, Worldâs Toughest Horse Race
Dede Anders of Powell is confident her medical and equestrian experience will help her win the grueling 620-mile Mongol Derby. Anders will embark on a 9-day ride, spending 11 hours a day in the saddle across 620 miles of Mongolia's vast, isolated wilderness.
Andrew RossiJuly 20, 2024
Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame: Matilda âTillieâ Bock Sewell Spent Years In The Saddle
In Wyoming ranch country, gender is irrelevant. Anyone who can do the job is a cowboy. Tillie Bock Sewell grew up riding horses in Weston County, and was one of the toughest cowboys in the region. She'll be inducted into the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame in October.
Candy MoultonJuly 20, 2024
Wyoming History: In Early 1900s, Streets Of Shoshoni Were Paved With Gold
When a prospector accidentally spilled gold dust in the streets of Shoshoni in 1906, it sparked rumors the streets were paved with gold. Pandemonium erupted as people ran out on the dusty roads with picks and shovels in a mad dash to scoop up the precious metal.
Renée JeanJuly 20, 2024
Coop: The Hardest Working Dog In Pinedale
A dog named Coop takes personal service seriously at A to Z Hardware in Pinedale, Wyoming. He loves to fetch their items and bring them to the register â and works for treats.
Renée JeanJuly 20, 2024