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You Can Walk In Jim Bridger’s Footsteps At 1838 Rendezvous In Riverton
The 1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous in Riverton isn’t just held near a historic rendezvous site, it’s the actual site. It's where Jim Bridger and Kit Carson walked when they met in 1838 for the annual end-of-season blowout.
Renée JeanJuly 06, 2025
Gail Symons: In Wyoming, Patriotism Is A Verb
Columnist Gail Symons writes: "The power of patriotism lies in its ability to remind us of the common values that unite us. In Wyoming, this means more than just pride, it means responsibility."
Gail SymonsJuly 06, 2025
Cassie Craven: It’s Time For The Whiners To Wake Up
Columnist Cassie Craven writes, “To say that America is not free because you're on the losing side of political issues dealing with women’s spaces and war overseas is ignorant. It is blind to the sacrifices made by 18-year-olds who did things that still haunt their dreams, to protect people they’ll never know.”
Cassie CravenJuly 06, 2025
Group On A Mission To Save Cheyenne’s Iconic, Now Abandoned, 1960s Airport
The Wyoming Aviation Heritage League is on a mission to save the iconic, and now abandoned, 1960s air terminal at Cheyenne Regional Airport. It wants to turn the building and its hyperbolic roof into a space for artists, retail shops, and an aviation museum.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 06, 2025
Town Of Shoshoni In Talks For State-Of-The-Art Cardiology Clinic
The town of Shoshoni has a population of less than 500 people but its town hall sits on one of the state's busiest crossroads. To attract economic development, the city offered it for sale. A cardiology clinic has proposed building a 7,620-square-foot clinic there.
Renée JeanJuly 06, 2025
Laramie County Sheriff Brings Horse Patrol Back To Cheyenne
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak said he hopes reinstating the mounted patrol will bring back authentic Western hospitality and law-and-order during major events in the state capital. “We value our Western culture and heritage in Cheyenne and Laramie County," he said.
Andrew RossiJuly 06, 2025
Employment Boom: Wyoming Unions Say Thousands Of Electricians Needed
Jerry Payne with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 322 told Cowboy State Daily he has a project in Kemmerer that will need 540 electricians. His counterpart with Local IBEW 415, Truett Thompson, needs another 400 to 500 electricians. That's just the tip of the iceberg, they say.
Renée JeanJuly 06, 2025
Nashville Musician Bobby Randall Grateful For Wyoming Hospitality During Storm
State Sen. Ed Cooper opened his garage to a group of Harley riders seeking shelter from a severe thunderstorm on Friday. One of the bikers was a very grateful Bobby Randall, a longtime Nashville musician who was a founding member of country group Sawyer Brown and guitarist for Confederate Railroad.
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2025
Wyoming History: Mountain Man Joe Meek Survived Bears And Blackfeet Raids
When an 18-year-old Joe Meek arrived in the wilderness of Wyoming in 1829, the greenhorn had to toughen up fast to survive bears and hostile tribes. When he fell asleep on guard duty, he also survived the wrath of Capt. William Sublette.
Jackie DorothyJuly 05, 2025
Drinking Wyoming, Montana Edition: Knights, Kilts, And Dragon Steaks At Captain Scurvy’s
Captain Scurvy's Black Dragon Den in Billings, Montana, is a blast back to medieval times and the Renaissance. Cosplay is encouraged — 10% off if you’re in costume — while you devour turkey legs and “dragon” steaks.
David MadisonJuly 05, 2025
Ned LeDoux Featured On Wyoming Singer-Songwriter’s Ode To Real Ranching
It may be great to fantasize about “Ranching Rich,” but that’s not real ranching in Wyoming, says Cody singer-songwriter Kalyn Beasley. His friend Ned LeDoux is featured in the new song, an ode to real ranching in the West.
Jackie DorothyJuly 05, 2025
As Medical Imaging Tech Advances, Wyoming Has A Shortage Of People To Operate It
Technology for medical imaging is advancing at a frantic pace, but there aren’t qualified experts to put them to use in Wyoming. A new study shows Wyoming has 9 radiologists per 100,000 people, well below the national average of 13.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 05, 2025
Can't Run Off To Join The Circus? You Can Still Join Wyoming's Only Trapeze Club.
A couple in Big Horn, Wyoming, gives those seeking adventure and thrills an option beyond running off to join a circus. Trained by a Circus Ring of Fame trapeze artist, they now run Wyoming’s only trapeze club.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 05, 2025
Colorado Search And Rescue Saves Dog, Something Wyoming Teams Can't Do
A Colorado search and rescue team spent 10 hours last week rescuing an exhausted dog from the backcountry. But in Wyoming, dogs are on their own as humans are the only priority. "We don't have the resources," one rescuer said.
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2025
Letter To The Editor: Fort Bridger's Fourth Of July Parade
Dear editor: Uinta County's semi-quincentennial committee ruled that the 2026 parade would be held in Evanston. "Over our dead bodies," the Ft. Bridger American Legion cried.
July 05, 2025
Wyoming History: The Fascinating Life Of James Calvin ‘Kid’ Nichols
James Calvin “Kid” Nichols was a champion wrestler who was befriended by Buffalo Bill Cody, did boxing exhibitions with Milward Simpson and was a one-time outlaw. He also was a successful businessman who hobnobbed with Admiral Nimitz and Arthur Godfrey.
Dale KillingbeckJuly 05, 2025
Gillette Woman In Jail After Allegedly Running Over Boyfriend With SUV
A woman who was trying to drive away from the scene of a verbal argument in Gillette early Saturday ran over her boyfriend in the process, police say. The man was taken to an out-of-state hospital with critical injuries.
Clair McFarlandJuly 05, 2025
Joan Barron: Another Party For Republicans?
Columnist Joan Barron writes, ''I doubt the idea of another party for Republicans would fly in Wyoming, where the GOP and the state legislature have been taken over by the hard GOP Christian right.''
Joan BarronJuly 05, 2025
Wyoming Chef Petrina Peart Celebrates ‘Yes, Chef!’ Finale With Celebrity Chef T
Chef Petrina Peart celebrated the end of her “Yes, Chef!” television culinary competition with fellow contestant and celebrity, Chef T. The collaborative cook-off featuring Martha Stewart showcased Appalachian and Wyoming foods.
Renée JeanJuly 05, 2025
Her Parents Fled Vietnam. These Veterans Fought There. Now They Eat Together
People have told V Cafe Owner KimChi Vu that her Vietnamese restaurant inside the Dubois VFW post is surprising or ironic. This short documentary explores how the cafe owners, veterans, and the community forge strong bonds over delicious food.
Reilly Strand & Hannah BrockJuly 05, 2025
Trail Horse Named Barmaid Escapes, Runs Free in Grand Teton For Two Weeks
A trail riding mare named Barmaid escaped from a corral and ran free in Grand Teton National Park for about two weeks. She was finally rounded up last weekend without having suffered a single scratch.
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2025
Rural Cheyenne Garage Invaded By Stoat With Active Anal Glands
When Warren Meyer briefly opened his garage door this week, a stoat — or small weasel — darted-in unbeknownst to him. Meyer quickly found out that stoats have active and powerful anal glands.
Mark HeinzJuly 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Morning Show — Saturday, July 5, 2025
It's the Saturday morning show with John Baggett from 6-10AM.
Jake NicholsJuly 05, 2025
Dubois Cheers As 24 Vintage Military Tanks Rumble Through On The Fourth Of July
Dubois triples in size for the Fourth of July as thousands fill the tiny Wyoming town to celebrate. The main attraction is 24 vintage military tanks that rumble through, anchoring the annual parade as monuments to freedom in America.
Renée JeanJuly 05, 2025