Billy Dixon’s Record-Shattering Marksmanship
The fateful day Billy Dixon almost shot a mile.
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The Gun that Won the West: The 1873 Winchester
The Winchester 73 revolutionized history with its ability to use the same ammo as a pistol, and truly settled the west.
Laura Bullion: The Rose of the Wild Bunch | Female Outlaw of the Old West
Laura Bullion, the “Rose of the Wild Bunch,” was a skilled female outlaw who helped plan robberies before reinventing herself far from the Old West.
The Legendary Cooking of Tie Sing
How a Chinese immigrant cooked his way into history, and got a mountain in Yosemite named after him.
Sharlott Hall: She Loved a Territory into a State
The remarkable story of Sharlot Hall and the fight for Arizona’s future.
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The Black Seminole Scouts
How a unit of African-American and Seminole men became legendary frontier scouts.
Mean, Ornery, and Worth Saving: Doc Holliday
Bat Masterson despised Doc Holliday, yet risked his reputation, money, and influence to save him from the gallows, all because of one man: Wyatt Earp.
John B. Stetson: The Hat That Shaped the West
Think the cowboy hat was born on the open range? Think again. The Stetson’s story begins with a sick young hatter, a Colorado gold rush, a beaver pelt… and a legendary piece of American history.
Why Small Businesses Need to Budget for Advertising and Why “Free” Isn’t Really Free
Starting a small business is a leap of faith — but too many local dreamers forget the most important step: reaching their customers. In this heartfelt editorial, Prairie Times editor Charity Bishop explains why consistent advertising isn’t a luxury, but a lifeline. and how even a small monthly ad can make all the difference in growing your business and building community trust.