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The worlds top bronc and bull riders compete at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Wyoming capitals annual "Daddy of em all" rodeo.

Bronze sculptures fill Buffalo. They are on Main Street and in the Hitching Post, decorating homes while celebrating local history.

In the annals of Wyoming cowboy history, one name is recognized by anyone who has even glanced at a Wyoming history book: Nate Champion. His story has been told by historians, and novelists, by screenwriters and songwriters.

The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum will soon feature a retrospective of renowned and local artist D. Michael Thomas. Bronze art created by Thomas can be seen on the streets of Sheridan and Buffalo. Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum Executive Director Sylvia Bruner spoke on the collection of priceless a

Nate Champions Last Run by D. Michael Thomas, Jim Gatchell Museum, Buffalo, Wyoming In parts one and two of this story we looked at the causes and some of the violence in the Johnson County War. This week’s story ends the saga with the Siege of the TA Ranch and the calling out of the federal troo

The experts said shop early this year for Christmas, so in that spirit we offer our annual list of Wyoming-themed gifts. But we do not have to worry about supply chains or products being stranded off some California port – these gifts are available here in our own back yard. Plus buying loca

125th Cheyenne Frontier Days To Honor Rodeo & Country Music Icon Chris Ledoux CBS Denver 5 hrs ago Syndicated Local – CBS Denver CHEYENNE, Wyo. (CBS4) – The 125th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo event is largely dedicated to rodeo and country music icon, Chris Ledoux. Ledoux, a longtime resident of Wyoming, will be honored posthumously at the 125 th annual “Daddy of ‘em All” event with the unveiling of a larger-than-life bronze statue along Interstate 25. © Pro...

Just LeDoux It’ has found a home on Frontier Park in Cheyenne. Bronze sculptor D. Michael Thomas from Buffalo, WY enlisted guitar moving assistance from Jimmy Dean Siler, general chairman of Cheyenne Frontier Days. Be sure to stick around for the end of this report because a special addition to the brick and cement base would surely receive a nod of approval from Chris LeDoux. The statue is 12 and half feet tall and its installation is part of the 125th anniversary of CFD. LeDoux, who passed ...

Country And Rodeo Hero Chris LeDoux Honored With New Compilation The 13-song ‘Wyoming Cowboy – A Collection’ compiles some of the best-known songs by the late star. Published on Wyoming Cowboy – A Collection, compiling some of the best-known songs by the country and rodeo star. The album, which will also include rarities and other studio and live gems, has been compiled by LeDoux’s longtime friend and guitar player Mark Sissel. It will be available digitally and on vinyl, marking the...

Garth Brooks Cheyenne Frontier Days return sells out in 1 hour Alexander Kirk Replay Video UP NEXT Tickets to see Garth Brooks return to Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) sold out in less than an hour Thursday morning. While some buyers were able to get tickets, others were placed in a virtual waiting room for up to an hour without getting the opportunity to purchase tickets before they were gone.  Tickets for the 125th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days went on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday....