Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
5 Times Wyoming Was Featured on Comedy Central’s ‘South Park’
A look back at five times the Cowboy State has appeared in an episode of the adult cartoon South Park.
The Day Japan Bombed Wyoming: December 5, 1944
December 5, 1944, a Japanese balloon bomb landed just outside of Thermopolis, Wyoming. Around 6:15 p.m., four coal miners heard a whistling noise overhead, followed by an explosion that sent flames parachuting across the night sky.
WATCH: Vintage Wyoming TV News Bloopers
Many of the television news reporters here in Wyoming are just beginning their professional careers, which can make for some hilariously awkward "learning experiences".
Today, we dug up an old YouTube clip featuring 12 glorious minutes of vintage bloopers from Casper's KGWC, circa the year 1999...
The Time the US Supreme Court Kept The University of Wyoming in Laramie
In 1907 a landmark ruling by the United States Supreme Court kept the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
Wyoming’s Cocaine Epidemic in the Early 1900s
We hear a lot about meth and prescription drug abuse here in Wyoming. 100 years ago, the Cowboy State had a different drug of choice, cocaine.
Study Says Walmart Is Wyoming’s Largest Private Employer
Nearly 4,500 Wyomingites work for Walmart according to a list ranking the largest private employers in each state.
Student Sets New Wyoming State Rubik’s Cube Record [VIDEO]
In less time than it takes to read this sentence, Campbell County High School sophomore Braik Hurm can solve the popular 3D puzzle.
Customer Accidentally Deposits Envelope Of Weed At Wyoming Bank
A customer in Gillette won't face criminal charges after accidentally depositing an envelope of marijuana at a local bank.
$35 Million Wyoming Ranch Is The Most Expensive New Listing In America [PHOTOS]
The Jackson Hole retreat features an 18,000 square-foot home with 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, nine fireplaces, a four-car garage, elevator, movie theater, gym, wine cellar, wrap-around patio, and wall-to-wall windows with sweeping views of the Grand Tetons and the Snake River
Logan Wilson Is Wyoming’s First Homegrown All-American In 68 Years
Casper native Logan Wilson will finish his college career as only the third homegrown All-American in Wyoming history, and the first since 1951.
A Tribute To Thomas Gobbles, Wyoming’s Most Infamous Wild Turkey
Over the years, Thomas was accused of causing traffic jams, damaging gardens, chasing pedestrians, interrupting classes, harassing students and engaging in lewd displays of public affection with his girlfriend.
Cheyenne East Alum James Johnson Stars In ‘House Guest’ Web Series
The former East High Thunderbird, who recently tipped off his 11th NBA season with the Miami Heat, showed off his home on the popular YouTube series "Houseguest with Nate Robinson".