History of Wyoming
The UP reached the town of Cheyenne, which later became the state capital, in 1867. The railroad eventually spanned the entire state, boosting the population, and creating some of Wyoming's largest cities, such as Laramie, Rock Springs and Evanston. The railroad needed coal, which was discovered in quantity in the southwestern part of the state, especially around Rock Springs. In 1885, a murderous riot known as the Rock Springs Massacre broke out when white miners drove out Chinese miners employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company in Rock Springs.
Miss Wyoming
Beck Bridger of Sheridan was crowned Miss Wyoming 2018 on June 23, 2018 at WYO Theatre in Sheridan, Wyoming. She will compete for the title of Miss America 2019 on September 9, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.