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Pulling the Trigger On One Shot Antelope Hunt Could Be Complicated This Year
Wyoming’s One Shot Antelope Hunt near Lander has come under fire for pulling coveted hunting tags from rank-and-file hunters, particularly with herds suffering massive winterkill this season. However, a hunt organizer said it will likely be scaled back this year.
Mark HeinzApril 10, 2023
Hageman Joins New Anti-Woke Caucus To Fight “Bizarre And Dangerous” Ideologies
Wyoming’s freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman is making fighting “the woke agenda” one of her top priorities in Washington, D.C. She has joined newly formed caucus that shares the same goal.
Leo WolfsonApril 10, 2023
Fresh Off 30-Concert Tour, Cody Musicians To Perform At Western Heritage Awards
As a rodeo announcer and television commentator, Cody's Dan Miller has promoted cowboys and Western culture to a national audience for more than 30 years. He's been tagged as a presenter during this week's National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's Western Heritage Awards in Oklahoma City.
Wendy CorrApril 10, 2023
Dave Simpson: The Property Tax Problem Isn't Just In Jackson
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Turns out you don't have to be part of the wine, cheese and granola set up in Jackson to feel the pinch of higher property values. Folks in nuts and bolts communities like Cheyenne are feeling the pain, too."
Dave SimpsonApril 10, 2023
Aaron Turpen: Compact Pickups Are Like Mullets
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes: "Tiny, compact trucks are definitely making a comeback. And like mullets, they’re popping up everywhere and only gaining in popularity again."
Aaron TurpenApril 10, 2023
Search On For Escapee From Casper Reentry Center, Has “LA” Tattooed On Left Temple
Steven Charles Oldman, a 32-year-old Native American serving probation from the Casper Reentry Center failed to return to the center April 7. He has “LA” tattooed on his left temple, a teardrop tattoo below his left eye and “307” tattooed on the webbing of his left hand.
April 10, 2023
Gillette Man Accused Of Shooting Brother Pleads Not Guilty
A Gillette man accused of shooting his brother in the arm after a heated argument has pleaded not guilty to attempted second-degree murder, a charge punishable by between 20 years and life in prison.
Clair McFarlandApril 10, 2023
At 108, Vera Brown A Testimony To Wyoming Work Ethic, Grit And Values
She broke horses, fed oil workers and was the postmaster for a remote corner of northeast Wyoming for three decades. Vera Brown of Gillette, who turned 108 last week, has lived a long life marked by adventure, kindness and strength.
Wendy CorrApril 10, 2023
Growing Mushrooms In Wyoming Isn't That Hard
Many people think mushrooms must be hard to grow. A University of Wyoming instructor is out to change all that with a mushroom-growing class.  He wants to teach more people about a crop that's apartment-friendly and perfect for farmers markets.Â
Renée JeanApril 09, 2023
Wyoming History: Recent Tennessee Upheaval Pales In Comparison To 1913 Wyoming Legislative Brawl
The Tennessee Legislature recently caught national attention when it expelled two of its members after they interrupted debate by leading a protest in the legislative chamber. Members of the 12th Wyoming Legislature might call that child’s play.Â
Leo WolfsonApril 09, 2023
From Trash To Treasure - Wyoming Airport Turns An Old Relic Into Something CoolÂ
Preserving history has become second nature at the Casper/Natrona County Airport, so when it was time to replace the airport's 50-year-old control tower beacon, Airport Director Glenn Januska knew they had to preserve it.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2023
Wyoming Real Estate: Ski-in, Ski-out Lodge In Teton Village Hits Market For $26 million
In case you're in the market new home, Teton Village’s largest lot has just hit the market. In addition to a private ski locker, hot tub, and sauna, there are nine bedrooms, an amazing kitchen, heated driveways and decks, a wine cellar, and an elevator. All for just $26 million.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2023
Wyoming Obituaries: Week of April 1 - 7, 2023
Here’s a list of recent deaths of Wyoming residents and those with close affiliations to the state for the week of April 1 – 7, 2023.
April 09, 2023
Future Location Of Legendary Chief Washakie Statue At UW Uncertain As Campus Redesign Moves ForwardÂ
A statue of legendary Shoshone leader Chief Washakie on the University of Wyoming campus commemorates his 1866 duel to the death with Crow Chief Big Robber, which Washakie won. The statue's future location, as well as the fate of the adjacent dining center named after Washakie, are uncertain as UW plans to redesign its campus.
Mark HeinzApril 09, 2023
Cowboy State Gardeners Have Hope Of Extending Growing Seasons With Wyoming-Proof Geodesic Domes
Small acre horticulture specialist Jeff Edwards and his colleagues have designed a geodesic dome suited to the insanity of Wyoming's weather. Now they're on a mission to spread the word about the domes, and train as many people as they can and how to make them.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2023
Wyoming Geology Provides Unique Canvas For Cowboy State Rock Artist
Cheyenne Artist Georgia Roswell is inspired by the state’s unique and complex geology. That shows through in her art, which highlights the many layers, colors and dimensions found in rocks millions of years old.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2023
Dennis Sun: What's Next?
Columnist Dennis Sun writes: I believe in climate change, and that it has been around since the “Seventh Day.” However, what I think most people disagree on is what causes climate change and the things we can do to change it.Â
Dennis SunApril 08, 2023
Rod Miller: When C.J. Box Killed Me (A Wyoming Tragedy)
It's no secret that Box likes to populate his novels with characters named after folks he knows in real life. That’s how I found myself transformed into Rodney “Mandan” Miller in his first book, Open Season.
Rod MillerApril 08, 2023
Bill Sniffin: All Moms Are Special – Here Is My Story About A Wonderful Mother
Bill Sniffin writes: “My mom saw me as a journalist after I had been editor of my high school newspaper. She literally forced my dad to borrow $300 to pay for my journalism short course at Iowa State University.”
Bill SniffinApril 08, 2023
Citing Violence Against Swimmer Riley Gaines, University Of Wyoming Sorority Members Ask Judge To Reconsider Anonymity
Citing violence against women's rights activist Riley Gaines, members of a University of Wyoming sorority on Friday asked a federal judge to reconsider their request for anonymity in a lawsuit against the sorority for admitting a transgender woman.
Clair McFarlandApril 08, 2023
Wyoming Rodeo Legend Kenny Clabaugh Makes ProRodeo Hall of FameÂ
Arvada cowboy Kenny Clabaugh was the consummate rodeo 'pickup man' for more than 3 decades. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame last week.
Jake NicholsApril 08, 2023
In The Age Of Social Media, Thousands Of Amateur (HAM) Radio Operators In Wyoming Still Use The AirwavesÂ
Tom “Tex” Ritter has been using amateur radio (HAM) pretty much since he could talk. Far from killing HAM radio, the internet is another tool operators can use. Besides connecting with people all over the world, operators also help out with emergency communications.
April 08, 2023
Elizabeth Smart In Wyoming To Tell A Story Of Miracles, 20 Years After Kidnapping That Riveted Nation
20 years after being rescued from a harrowing nine-month kidnapping, Elizabeth Smart has released a new book about overcoming trauma and spoke to hundreds of people about it in Cheyenne on Thursday night.
Renée JeanApril 08, 2023
Billionaires Are Moving Millionaires Out Of Jackson, Similar Trends Happening Across Wyoming
Teton County's newest residents have a mean income of $661,000, while its out-migrants had a mean income of $100,181 - a 660 percent difference. This gap leads not just Wyoming, but the nation.Â
Renée JeanApril 08, 2023