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Red Spouter, Yellowstoneâs Multi-Personality Thermal, Created By 1959 Earthquake
Created by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in 1959, Yellowstone's Red Spouter is a thermal with many personalities. Depending on the season, it can be a hot spring, a boiling mudpot or it can just spew hot gas.
Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024
Rod Miller: Will the Real âEstablishmentâ Please Stand Up?
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "Does hot water come out of your sink faucet when you turn the handle? Yep, you guessed it...'The Establishment' again, the ones who built the infrastructure to bring to your home the blessing of indoor plumbing. The Freedom Caucus had absolutely nothing to do with that miracle."
Rod MillerFebruary 25, 2024
Rock Springs Teacher Climbs Kilimanjaro, Africaâs Tallest And Most Mysterious Peak
Rock Springs teacher Chris Clifton checked off a bucket list item the day after Christmas when he reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa. As the temperatures plummeted and the weather worsened the higher he got, Clifton thought, "The brutal winter we had in Wyoming last year was worse.â
February 25, 2024
Why Discovery Of A Small 13,000-Year-Old Bead In Wyoming Is A Big Deal
At 13,000 years old, a tiny 7-millimeter-long bead discovered in Wyomingâs famous La Prele Mammoth archaeological site is the oldest bead in the Americas and it provides a glimpse into the hunter-gatherer culture from the end of the Ice Age.
Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024
Wyomingâs Brooks Lake Lodge Surrounded By 700 Miles Of World-Class Snowmobiling
With 700 miles of groomed trails, Brooks Lake Lodge near Dubois, Wyoming, is one of the worldâs top-rated snowmobiling resorts. At 9,200 feet of elevation, the snow in the area -- more than 600 inches every year -- is low in moisture, which creates light, fluffy powder.
Renée JeanFebruary 25, 2024
60 MPH Wind-Driven Grass Fire Closes I-25, Jumps I-80 Near Cheyenne
Multiple firefighting agencies were on hand Saturday as a fast moving grass fire shut down Interstate 25 south of Cheyenne. Wind gusts over 60 mph fanned the flames and it eventually jumped the southern lanes on I-80 as well. After several hours, the fires were out but still smoldering.
Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2024
Counties Explore Tourism Potential Of Wyomingâs Historic Trails
Natrona and Carbon counties could have the first National Heritage Area in Wyoming if they apply for a federal designation capitalizing on tourism potential of historic trails. But some are wary it could lead to federal encroachment on private and state lands.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 24, 2024
What Happened to Irene Gakwa? Two Years Later, Family Still Waiting for Answers
Irene Gakwa disappeared from the home she shared with her live-in boyfriend in Gillette, Nathan Hightman, in late February 2022. Hightman, who is considered by police to be a person of interest in her disappearance, is in state prison for three felonies related to financial crimes against Gakwa.
Jen KocherFebruary 24, 2024
After Third Heart Transplant, Wyoming Woman Says Every Day Is A Gift From God
Jenn Green of Gillette, who is recovering from her third heart transplant, says she wants to be an inspiration to others, give them hope and make them believe they should never give up. "Most of all trust in the Lord. I believe that is my purpose," she says.
Amber SteinmetzFebruary 24, 2024
Digital Technology Has Democratized The Night Sky, Making It Accessible To All
Cheyenne photographer and retired meteorologist Jan Curtis uses digital technology to take photos of the nightsky while the world is asleep. His photos have been featured in National Geographic and NASA publications, and some of his digital cameras are quite inexpensive.
Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2024
Clair McFarland: Put Your Kids In A Car Wash
Clair McFarland writes: "My twin sons started chanting under their breath, as if to summon a troll: 'Carr-wash, carr-wash, carr-wash,' came their rhythmic spell.' 'Hey guys, what if we went through the car wash? I asked. âYEAHHH!'â
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2024
Letter To The Editor: More Training Needed If You Want To Protect Others With Guns
Dear editor: You wouldn't hire a bodyguard trained by watching paparazzi videos, so why would I feel comfortable with someone claiming they can protect my kids just because they own a handgun and completed hunter's safety? I don't.
February 24, 2024
How A Wyoming Couple Resurrected The Legendary Brooks Lake Lodge
Barbara and Richard Carlsberg were looking for a ranch in Jackson Hole nearly 40 years ago when they instead bought the abandoned and neglected Brooks Lake Lodge in 1987. Restoring and resurrecting it, they say, was a labor of love.
Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2024
Wyoming Delegation: Everyone Wants Internal Combustion Engines, Enough With EV Nonsense
In a letter to President Biden this week, Wyoming's congressional delegation said internal combustion engines are what everyone wants, and that an EV proposal from Biden to revise emission standards is âa disaster and needs to go.â
Pat MaioFebruary 24, 2024
Rare âFrankendeerâ Crossbreeding No Threat To Wyoming Mule Deer
Mule deer-whitetail âfrankendeerâ hybrids are extremely rare, but not unheard of in Wyoming. They generally arenât good survivors, and crossbreeding isnât an imminent threat to prized mule deer populations.
Mark HeinzFebruary 24, 2024
Bill Sniffin: A Good Tax? Shootouts. My Favorite Deer. Fun Tourism Conference.
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, âA revolutionary tax program has been proposed that would get rid of property taxes for 97 percent of the home-owners in Wyoming. It is a fantastic idea.â
Bill SniffinFebruary 24, 2024
Wyoming's Year-Round Roller Coaster: You Can Ride It During A Blizzard
Not only does Snow King Mountain have the steepest zip line in North America which reaches speeds of 60 mph down a 36% grade. It also has a year-round roller coaster that operates even in snowstorms.
Jake NicholsFebruary 24, 2024
At Wyoming Military Museum, Tanks Arenât Just For Show â They Drive Them
In most museums, the exhibits sit stoically. Itâs look but donât touch. At the National Museum of Military Vehicles, vintage U.S. tanks proudly parade and spin in the snow for spectators. Last week, visitors got to see a 40-ton Kampfpanzer Leopard 1 in action.
Andrew RossiFebruary 24, 2024
Wyoming Property-Sales Tax Swap Barely Passes After Drama-Filled House Debate
A bill that would exempt about 97% of Wyoming homeowners from paying property tax in exchange for a 2% sales tax hike barely passed the state House on Friday after an emotional, drama-filled debate.
Leo WolfsonFebruary 24, 2024
The Roundup: A Conversation With Governor Mark Gordon
Gov. Mark Gordon joins Wendy Corr to discuss this year's budget session, how politics have changed, growing up in Wyoming, family life, and more on this weekâs edition of âThe Roundup.â
Wendy CorrFebruary 24, 2024
Bills Managing Wyoming Bighorn Sheep, Elk And Whitetails Gain Traction
Two weeks into the legislative session, bills that would split mule deer and whitetail hunting seasons, compensate ranchers hungry elk gobble and reintroduce bighorn sheep to remote central Wyoming gain traction.
Mark HeinzFebruary 24, 2024
Guest Column: Bill Would Eliminate Property Taxes for Most Wyoming Residents
Guest columnist Steve Harshman writes, "This bill would create a $1 million exemption for single-family residences, thereby eliminating property taxes for 97 percent of Wyoming homeowners.
CSD StaffFebruary 24, 2024
House Passes Bill Giving Wyoming Parents More Power In Courts, Schools
The Wyoming House has passed a bill that would give parents more power over their children, and courts and schools less.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 24, 2024
Wyoming Man Charged With Killing Another For Trying To Steal His Drugs
An Evansville, Wyoming, man was in a Casper courtroom Thursday, where he was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing another man who tried to steal his drugs in a deal gone bad.
Dale KillingbeckFebruary 24, 2024