Wyoming History

Here in Wyoming, Christmas has been officially observed since the territory was first granted statehood in 1890. But a lot has changed since then.

Due to repeated "violations of wartime rationing restrictions" in the area, the cities of Casper and Cheyenne temporarily outlawed the sale of coffee.

September 25, 1963, is a day that many people in Wyoming will never forget. President John F. Kennedy visited Cheyenne, Laramie, and Jackson.

August 1, 1985, a tragic flash flood in Cheyenne claimed 12 lives and caused over $60 million in property damage.

Here's a look back at the history of Presidential elections here in the Cowboy State.

Recently, I had dinner at Bejo Asian Restaurant on 112 West 17th Street in downtown Cheyenne.
In between bites of walnut shrimp, I couldn't help what wonder what that building must have been like during its heyday as the legendary Mayflower Cafe...

In January of 1890, the final session of the Wyoming Territorial Legislature debated a controversial idea to impose a tax on single men.
The so-called "bachelor tax" would have levied a $2.50 against all unmarried men in the state.
Although the proposal did have some support across t…

The state of Wyoming celebrates its 130th birthday in 2020. Like many great events in American history, it would have never happened without a politician lying through his teeth.

If you thought your co-workers were loud, here's a fun fact. Happy Jack Road was named for a guy who wouldn't stop singing at work.

At one point, Wyoming was part of four countries.