Rock Springs Volunteers to Plant 50 Downtown Planters
A Wyoming town is calling all hands on deck to transform downtown with flowers. Over 50 planters need filling, and the community is showing up to make it happen.
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11-Year-Old Finds 48-Million-Year-Old Turtle in Wyoming
A young boy rock hunting with his grandparents discovered a nearly complete fossilized turtle shell from an era when Wyoming was a subtropical paradise. Paleontologists rewarded him by letting him help excavate the fossil and name it "Little Timmy."
Juan Soto Settles Baseball Call With Rock-Paper-Scissors
When a spring training pitch call sparked debate, New York Mets slugger Juan Soto and pitcher Nolan McLean settled it the old-fashioned way: rock-paper-scissors. The playful moment shows how baseball's new tech era hasn't dimmed the sport's competitive spirit.
Ellensburg Student Makes Dean's Honor Roll at Wyoming
Austin Wickerath from Ellensburg has earned a spot on the University of Wyoming's spring 2026 dean's honor roll, joining an elite group of high-achieving students. The academic recognition celebrates students who balance full course loads with exceptional grades.
3,000 Wyoming Toads Return Home After Zoo Breeding Win
Seven zoos across America are teaming up to save the Wyoming toad from extinction, and this year they're celebrating a major breakthrough. One Minnesota zoo just shipped 3,000 tadpoles back to their native Wyoming home.
Cat Missing 3 Years in Wyoming Reunites with NY Family
A house cat that disappeared during a cross-country road trip in 2023 has been found alive and returned to her New York family after surviving nearly three years in the Wyoming wilderness. The reunion happened thanks to a Wyoming couple who spotted the collar-wearing stray and tracked down her owners.
England's Spring Blooms Stun After Perfect Weather Mix
A rare weather pattern brought record heat followed by a cool snap, creating spectacular spring displays across England that are weeks ahead of schedule. Gardens are now bursting with tulips, wisteria, and magnolias in what experts are calling one of the most vibrant spring seasons in years.
Hard Rock Gives $255K to 51 Charities Worldwide
Hard Rock Heals Foundation just distributed $255,000 to 51 nonprofit organizations across 18 countries, supporting everything from children with disabilities to human trafficking survivors. Each grassroots organization received $5,000 to strengthen the communities where Hard Rock properties operate.
Wyoming Hospital Offers $9K in Healthcare Scholarships
Three Wyoming students pursuing healthcare careers will soon receive $3,000 scholarships to help pay for college. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is accepting applications through March 27 from local high school seniors.
Palm Springs Breaks Record with 1,037 Marilyn Monroes
Over 1,000 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe gathered in Palm Springs to shatter a world record and celebrate what would have been the icon's 100th birthday. The joyful event raised funds for Palm Springs Pride while honoring Monroe's legacy as an ally to marginalized communities.
Wyoming's $30M Wildlife Crossing Finishes Year Early
Wyoming's largest wildlife crossing is wrapping up a year ahead of schedule, ready to cut deer and pronghorn collisions by up to 90%. The $30 million project could save lives and millions in accident costs.
Little Rock Volunteers Cook, Serve Families at Free Shelter
More than 250 volunteers will fan out across Little Rock to help 13 nonprofits, including a home that's housed cancer patients and NICU families free for 23 years. Serve the Rock Community Impact Day connects businesses with neighbors who need help most.
Spring Festival Novruz Unites Millions Across Cultures
Millions of people are celebrating Novruz, an ancient spring festival that brings families together through food, fire, and renewal traditions. The holiday marks both the arrival of spring and the start of a new year across multiple countries.
Scientists Link 9,000-Year-Old Kenya Rock Art to DNA
Researchers solved a mystery that has stumped archaeologists for decades by matching ancient paintings at a Kenyan rock shelter to specific communities using DNA evidence. The discovery reveals nearly 9,000 years of human history painted on a single rock wall.
UK Spring Arrives Earlier Than Any Year on Record
Birds are nesting, butterflies are emerging, and wildflowers are blooming weeks ahead of schedule as Britain experiences its earliest spring in recorded history. Nature is adapting to a warming world in real time, and scientists say wildlife is showing remarkable resilience.
Japan's 930-Year-Old Hot Spring Town Now Easier to Reach
A historic hot spring town in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture just became more accessible thanks to its new bullet train station. Akayu Onsen has been welcoming visitors for nearly a millennium with natural hot springs in a fertile valley setting.
Wyoming Rescue Teams Save 3 in Avalanche and Exhaustion Calls
Search and rescue volunteers in Wyoming's Teton County responded to back-to-back emergencies this weekend, saving a snowboarder trapped in an avalanche and two exhausted hikers. The quick-thinking teams completed both rescues safely, showcasing the dedication of volunteers who keep outdoor adventurers safe.
Paul McCartney's Wings Exhibit Opens at Rock Hall
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's largest ever Paul McCartney collection celebrates his reinvention as a family man and bandleader after The Beatles. The exhibit showcases how Wings pioneered bringing domestic life into rock music during the 1970s.
Wyoming's Rarest Dinosaur: Only One Ever Found, Almost Lost
A one-of-a-kind dinosaur fossil survived 146 million years underground, only to nearly vanish forever when a water pipe burst in a museum in the 1920s. Today, scientists treasure the single remaining bone of Alcovasaurus, Wyoming's rarest dinosaur.
Wyoming Startup Builds $225K Wind Turbine at 80 Feet Tall
A Wyoming company is testing a wind turbine that sits just 80 feet high and costs a tenth of traditional turbines. If it works, cheap wind power could reach places tall towers never could.
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