Western films and television shows have been staples of the film industry for over a century. For a long time, they were the most popular genre in American cinema. Today, they exist in a more niche ...

The climax to many Western films often involves a shootout between the hero with a white hat and villain in black. The cliche quick-draw duel was the opening for the long-running show “Gunsmoke.” The ...

DEADWOOD, S.D. (KTIV) - The story begins in Deadwood, South Dakota on Aug. 2, 1876. Wild Bill Hickok comes into his daily poker game. “Alright, alright. I’ll be there in a second. I gotta get a drink, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Emily Pritchard shares the story of a famous Springfield gunfight featuring Wild Bill Hickok. She also shares Missouri’s role in America 250’s celebration. To report a ...