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Joan Barron: Will Members Of The Wyoming Freedom Caucus Please Stand Up?

Columnist Joan Barron writes, “There is not a complete list of Freedom Caucus members available to the public.  The group’s online site lists a number of them, but says others do not want to be identified.”

Joan BarronOctober 25, 2025

Wyoming miners in the early 1900s faced danger each day as they worked deep beneath the earth. These miners brought to Wyoming their beliefs of the supernatural from the Old World and would often refuse to work in haunted sections of a mine.

Haunted Wyoming: Plenty Of Ore — And Angry Spirits — In State's Historic Mines

When miners flocked to Wyoming in the late 1800s, they brought with them from the Old World their ancient superstitions of tommy knockers and ghostly apparitions. But fear of these spirits was not enough to stop miners from rushing to a ghostly mine when it meant gold. 

Jackie DorothyOctober 25, 2025

Wyoming cowboy Darrell Winfield wasn't the only Marlboro Man, but was the most iconic sympbol of the West for the cigarette brand's global advertising.

How Wyoming's 'Marlboro Men’ Helped Get The World Hooked On Cigarettes

When Philip Morris & Co. wanted to revitalize “sissy" Marlboro cigarettes, it came to Wyoming to find cowboys that epitomized a tough new image. Its “Marlboro Men” ad campaign became one of the most successful ever — and helped get the world hooked on cigarettes.

Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2025

Rick King, right, was a young Wyoming game warden when the first Joe Picket novel "Open Range" came out, and has had the copy ever since. Now 26, years later, it finally has author C.J. Box's autograph.

Real Joe Picketts: Wyoming Game Wardens See Themselves In C.J. Box Novels

Real-life game wardens say author C.J. Box has elevated their profession across America, while also educating people on all the real-world issues they face. "I appreciate what he's done for the profession," says retired Wyoming Chief Game Warden Rick King.

Renée JeanOctober 25, 2025

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Kathy Karpan, 'Tough As Nails' Former Wyoming Secretary of State, Dies At 83

Former Wyoming Secretary of State Kathy Karpan died Friday at the age of 83. Longtime friend Rodger McDaniel said Karpan was battling cancer and outlived her doctor's expectations "She was tough as nails," he said.

Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2025

A former FBI agent explains why it’s taking so long to determine if human remains found weeks ago in Nebraska are missing Moorcroft man Chance Englebert — and if so, was he murdered. It’s all about detailed investigation and science.

Has Chance Englebert Been Found? Science Will Give Final Answer

Although there is plenty of speculation that a body found two weeks ago in western Nebraska is that of missing Moorcroft man Chance Englebert, former FBI special agent Tom Myers explains why it takes such a long time to identify human remains and the cause of death.

Jen KocherOctober 25, 2025

A pair of vehicles that burned up after a head-on collission on U.S. Highway 287 on Oct. 17, 2025.

Notorious ‘Highway Of Death’ Between Laramie And Ft. Collins Keeps Claiming Lives

A fiery head-on that killed two people last week is the latest deadly crash on U.S. Highway 287 between Laramie and Fort Collins. The 65-mile stretch of highway has been so deadly over the decades that it’s earned the nickname “Highway of Death."

Zakary SonntagOctober 25, 2025

Jaws dropped when Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders praised President Donald Trump this week for his work to secure the southern border. “Apparently, even Bernie Sanders admits” the effectiveness of Trump's policies, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said.

In Stunning Turnaround, Bernie Sanders Praises Trump On Border

Jaws dropped when Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders praised President Donald Trump this week for his work to secure the southern border. “Apparently, even Bernie Sanders admits” the effectiveness of Trump's policies, Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said.

Sean BarryOctober 25, 2025

Incoming Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Domenic Bravo strikes a pose in a fun photo taken with outgoing director Diane Shober and the Wyoming Office of Tourism staff, just after the awards ceremony for the Fall Hospitality and Tourism Summit in Riverton.

Big Hair, Suede Shoes, A Bravo Beginning — Shober’s Last Show Is Unforgettable 

Everyone had a story to tell for Wyoming Office of Tourism Director Diane Shober’s last official show, including Shober herself. But she also took time to boost her successor, Visit Cheyenne’s President Domenic Bravo. 

Renée JeanOctober 25, 2025

The Lander branch of the Fremont County Library System.

Ousted Fremont County Library Board Member Says He’s Taking Commission To Court

The Fremont County Commission is caught between a local newspaper and an ousted library board member. The paper says a vote appointing David Mossburg to the library board was illegal, while Mossburg says it's the re-vote that ousted him that broke the law.

Clair McFarlandOctober 25, 2025

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After 47 years, Charlie Scott Writing Book On Lifetime In Wyoming Legislature

Wyoming’s longest-serving legislator is writing a book about his extensive experience over 47 years in state politics. He hopes it will encourage a future generation of lawmakers.

Jackson WalkerOctober 24, 2025

Two days after an improvised explosive device was found outside the state Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander got an email bomb threat. That turned out to be a hoax, but authorities say every report has to be taken seriously. Earlier this year, training grenades were found in Riverton and a device made up to resemble a pipe bomb was left in a Lander park.

Days After Explosive Found At Capitol, Lander College Gets Email Bomb Threat

Two days after an improvised explosive device was found outside the state Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander got an email bomb threat. That turned out to be a hoax, but authorities say every report has to be taken seriously.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025

Ken Montgomery following his kidney donation in October 2023.

Wyoming Man Donates Kidney Not Knowing Who Would Get It

A Clark, Wyoming, man donated one of his kidneys without knowing who would get it, only that it would help someone. This week he lobbied on Capitol Hill for a bill promoting kidney donation.

Dale KillingbeckOctober 24, 2025

One of 10 wolves reintroduced to northern Colorado in December 2023.

Brian Nesvik To Colorado: No More Wolves From Canada Allowed

By bringing in wolves from Canada, Colorado might have violated an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That needs to stop, agency Director Brian Nesvik says in a letter to Colorado officials.

Mark HeinzOctober 24, 2025

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Family Of Gillette Woman Shot In Head Says 2nd-Degree Murder Not Enough For Suspect

A Gillette man accused of shooting a woman in the head — who died days later — has had his charges elevated to second-degree murder. The family of the 42-year-old victim says that’s not enough and wants him to face first-degree murder.

Scott SchwebkeOctober 24, 2025

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation on Friday released a photo of two people wanted for “questioning” in their probe of who left an explosive in front of the state Capitol on Tuesday.

DCI Releases Photos Of Two Wanted For ‘Questioning’ In Capitol Explosive Case

The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation on Friday released a photo of two people wanted for “questioning” in their probe of who left an explosive in front of the state Capitol on Tuesday.

Greg Johnson & Jackson WalkerOctober 24, 2025

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Hageman Reintroduces Bill Requiring Country Of Origin Labeling For Beef

In the wake of President Trump signaling support for increasing low-tariff beef imports from Argentina to remedy record beef prices, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a bill on Friday to require country of origin labeling.

Clair McFarlandOctober 24, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Don’t Confuse Politics With Pre-Politics

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "My inbox regularly scolds me that pastors should keep their noses out of 'politics.' For some of my fans, this weekly column only raises their eyebrows. For others, it ceaselessly raises their ire." 

Jonathan LangeOctober 24, 2025

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