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Miracle On I-25: Cheyenne Man Doesn't Know Who Saved His Life After Crash
After Tom Hutchings had a heart attack while driving on I-25, someone pulled him from the vehicle, performed CPR and saved his life. He’s grateful and wants to find this anonymous Good Samaritan.
Kevin Killough August 05, 2023

Tattoos On The Town: Sturgis Roars To Life With 83rd Motorcycle Rally
Try this in a big city: bikes, beer and bikini babes. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is 500,000 loud Americans on a 10-day rowdy rager. It runs through Aug. 13.
Jake Nichols August 05, 2023

Meeteetse’s Cowboy Bar, An Outlaw Joint Like No Other In Wyoming, Is For Sale
One of Wyoming’s most famous outlaw bars, the Cowboy Bar in Meeteetse, is up for sale. The bar can make a boast few other bars can. In each of the last three centuries, it has hosted one of America’s most wanted men, including Butch Cassidy, for a drink or three.
Renée Jean August 05, 2023

Wyoming People: Master Distiller Tim Trites Makes Premium Spirits In Pinedale
After more than 50 years of traveling the globe and learning the craft of distilling spirits, Tim Trites found a water source in Sublette County he believes is unequalled anywhere in the world. Now he produces award-winning spirits next to Highway 191 in Pinedale.
John Thompson August 05, 2023

Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin A ‘Paleo Paradise’ For Fossil Hunters
Paleontologists know something many Wyomingites don’t — the Bighorn Basin is one of the most significant caches of fossils ever found, a veritable “paleo paradise.”
Andrew Rossi August 05, 2023

What The Heck Is … The Vore Buffalo Jump Along I-90 In Northeast Wyoming?
Discovered in 1969, the Vore Buffalo Jump in northeast Wyoming contains the bones of more than 20,000 bison that were herded into and slaughtered there by Plains Indians. The site also has tools used to butcher the bison, arrowheads and even toys.
Greg Johnson August 07, 2023
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Today's Wyoming sunrise is looking toward Limestone Mountain near Atlantic City, Wyoming and was taken by Aaryn Thompson. Aaryn writes, "There was a welcome bit of sunlight between the soft rain showers this morning; a lovely start to an otherwise good, grey day."

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, August 7, 2023
Cooler than normal weather will continue across Wyoming with highs in the 60s and 70s. Showers and thunderstorms are possible in many parts of the state as well as high wind gusts. The southeastern part of the state may see large hail and strong storms.

Daily Cartoon: Monday, August 7, 2023
Today's question to Don Day
Any tips on how to post a storm photo?? We had a big one tonight at Lake McConaughy.
Send your photos to news@cowboystatedaily.com. Make sure to send a horizontal image with the highest resolution possible. Include your name, the location of the sunrise, date you took the photo, and what you liked about it. We look forward to seeing Wyoming from your point of view!
Opinion
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Monday, August 7, 2023
Opinion by Wendy Corr
Rod Miller: A Connecticut Yankee At Frontier Days
Opinion by Rod Miller
Dennis Sun: John Kerry Is At It Again
Opinion by Dennis Sun
Bill Sniffin: Seeing Green River Was Like Visiting An Old Friend
Opinion by Bill Sniffin
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Saturday, August 5, 2023
Opinion by Wendy Corr
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Rod Miller: A Connecticut Yankee At Frontier Days
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "I just returned from the strangest journey. You’ll recall that more than a century ago, Mr. Twain rapped me sharply on the noggin and sent me back in time to Camelot. Maybe you’ve read about it."
Rod Miller August 06, 2023

Bill Sniffin: Seeing Green River Was Like Visiting An Old Friend
Bill Sniffin writes: "For some time, Green River has celebrated Expedition Island as the launching place for the famous expedition by John Wesley Powell, which mapped the Green River, the Colorado River, and ultimately the Grand Canyon in 1869. What an adventure!"
Bill Sniffin August 05, 2023

Mandy Fabel: Parenting Advice From A Two Year Old
Columnist Mandy Fabel writes, "Dear Mom and Dad, In honor of my 2nd birthday I would like to share a few thoughts on how you’re doing as parents."
August 03, 2023
Government & Politics
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GOP Firebrand Files Complaint Over Dem Transgender Committeewoman
Leo Wolfson August 05, 2023
Cheyenne School District Superintendent Out After Highly Charged Meeting
Leo Wolfson August 04, 2023
Citing Safety, Transgender Tennis Player Withdraws From Wyoming Governor’s Cup
Leo Wolfson August 04, 2023
State Officials Defend Fund Wyoming Governments Have Pulled Nearly $200 Million From
Leo Wolfson August 04, 2023
After Freedom Caucus Erupts, Wyoming DOC Clarifies On Transgender Inmates
Clair McFarland August 03, 2023
Business & Tourism
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Buffalo’s TA Guest Ranch Preserves Wild West Legacy On Working Cattle Operation
Renée Jean August 06, 2023
Bondurant’s Branding Iron Café Reopens With New Owners
John Thompson August 06, 2023
Hageman Proposes $5,000-A-Pound Fine For Meat Illegally Labeled US Beef
John Thompson August 05, 2023
Eating Wyoming: Foodies At All Levels Rediscovering Cowboy State Lamb
Renée Jean August 05, 2023
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort To Sell To Local Ownership Group
Renée Jean August 04, 2023
Wyoming Life
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Wyoming Places: Cora, Tiny Town With Rich Legacy Of Rugged Individualism
John Thompson August 06, 2023
Wyoming Scientists Skeptical Of Latest Hype Over UFOs, Alien Life
Mark Heinz August 06, 2023
On The Road With Renee: Knights Of Valor Bring Full-Contact Jousting To Sheridan
Renée Jean August 06, 2023
Wyoming People: There’s A Submarine Expert In Landlocked Wyoming?
Leo Wolfson August 05, 2023
Modern Medieval Knight Is Leading Effort To Bring Back Full-Contact Jousting
Renée Jean August 05, 2023