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Penny Counts was showing her boyfriend around the Alcova area on Sunday when she saw someone bungee jumping near the Fremont Canyon Bridge. Anyone with experience can bungee jump from the 112-foot-tall bridge, and a growing number of people are eager for the thrilling experience.

Tragic History Doesn’t Keep Bungee Jumpers From Leaping Off Fremont Canyon Bridge

Bungee jumpers keep leaping off the Fremont Canyon Bridge or the cliffs below it despite a tragic history that goes back 50 years. “Somebody to actually want to jump off of it with that type of rigging is insane,” said a woman who got video of a jumper.

Andrew RossiAugust 05, 2026

A 5.43-acre parcel of land along the west bank fo the Snake River in Jackson Hole increased in value from $275,000 in 1995 to $5.45 million in 2025, a 1.981% gain.

Value Of Jackson Luxury Property Grew 1,981% Since 1995, Beat Stock Market Gains

A new 30-year analysis shows longtime Jackson Hole luxury property values matched — and in some cases beat — stock market gains. One 5.43-acre property increased in value from $275,000 in 1995 to $5.45 million in 2025, a 1,981% gain.

Renée JeanAugust 05, 2026

A barred owl, inset, with a group of spotted owls.

Feds Continue With Plan To Save Spotted Owls By Killing Nearly 500,000 Other Owls

A federal campaign to kill nearly a half-million barred owls in the Pacific Northwest to save threatened spotted owls continues, even though recent lifting of protections for spotted owl habitat defeats the entire purpose, an animal welfare advocate says.

Mark HeinzAugust 05, 2026

Lower humidity and relatively cool nights helped Wyoming cattle endure a record heat wave, ranchers say. South Dakota wasn't so fortunate, losing as many as 2,000 head to heat and humidity at a time when America's herd is at a 75-year low.

Drier Air, Cooler Nights Helped Wyoming Avoid South Dakota's Cattle Catastrophe

Lower humidity and relatively cool nights helped Wyoming cattle endure a record heat wave, ranchers say. South Dakota wasn't so fortunate, losing as many as 2,000 head to heat and humidity at a time when America's herd is at a 75-year low.

Kate MeadowsAugust 05, 2026

A proposed horse betting and bar facility in a residential are of Evanston has cleared a key hurdle this week, but not without some vocal opposition from locals. "Needless to say, we're not happy," said one angry resident.

Some In Evanston ‘Not Happy’ With Plan For Another Horse-Betting Parlor In Town

A proposal for another horse betting and bar facility in an area zoned Highway Business in Evanston has cleared a key hurdle this week, but not without some vocal opposition from locals. "Needless to say, we're not happy," said one angry resident.

Kate MeadowsAugust 05, 2026

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Laramie Man Pleads Guilty, Regrets Threat To ‘Assassinate’ Governor In Online Rant

A Laramie man who pleaded guilty Tuesday for saying he might assassinate Gov. Mark Gordon says his Facebook rant has cost him his apartment, job and college future. Today, Dawson Cooley says, "If I could go back and not do that, I would for sure."

Kolby FedoreAugust 04, 2026

Numerous Wyoming Republicans are claiming some degree of credit for a trans sports ban championed by Sen. Wendy Schuler. Schuler says she's happy if they think they helped but it was the Legislature that got the bill "across the finish line.”

It Seems Like Everyone Is Running On Wendy Schuler’s Trans Sports Ban

Numerous Wyoming Republicans are claiming some degree of credit for a trans sports ban championed by Sen. Wendy Schuler. Schuler says she's happy if they think they helped but it was the Legislature that got the bill "across the finish line.”

Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026

Madeline Daly has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly kidnapping her 11-month-old son, then shooting and killing him when she was about to be caught.

Trial Set For Wyoming Woman Accused Of Kidnapping, Killing Infant During Standoff

Seven months after allegedly kidnapping her 11-month-old son, fleeing the state, then killing the infant during a standoff with law enforcement, a trial has been set for Madeline Daly. “There’s a special kind of evil at work here,” said the baby’s father.

Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026

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Case Advances Against Dealer Charged With Forging Wyoming Titles For Hail-Damaged Cars

A Utah auto dealer accused of using forged Wyoming titles to turn hail-battered cars into clean-title bargains is now facing 15 felony counts and up to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors say the scheme involved nearly $2 million worth of damaged vehicles.

Kolby FedoreAugust 04, 2026

Moments after fatal crash on Teton Pass on Tuesday, July 7, 2026

After Fatal Dump Truck Wreck & Out-Of-Control RV, Residents Demand Safer Teton Pass

Nearly 200 people showed up Monday to discuss the safety of Teton Pass following a dump truck crash last month that killed two people and an out-of-control RV that barreled down the pass a week later. Crashes have increased by 20% on the roadway in five years.

Kate MeadowsAugust 04, 2026

The National 9 Inn in east Gillette, Wyoming.

Upton Man Denies Pulling Gun, Threating To ‘Put A Bullet In Everybody’s Head’

A 34-year-old Upton man denies he pulled a gun on a group of people at a Gillette hotel Saturday and threatened to “put a bullet in everybody’s head.” Police say the threat was made during a confrontation with his girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026

Sublette County residents came out mostly against a proposed 18-mile mountain bike trail network near Pinedale on Tuesday, telling the county commission it would harm a vital migration route for the prized Sublette mule deer herd.

Sublette Residents Say Mountain Bike Trails Would Harm Famed Mule Deer Migration

Sublette County residents came out mostly against proposed mountain biking trails near Pinedale on Tuesday, telling commissioners they worry about harming a vital migration corridor for some 20,000 mule deer. Proponents say the trails won't overlap.

Mark HeinzAugust 04, 2026

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Campbell County Newcomer Gets Video of Lightning That Started 2,700-Acre Fire

Scott Artis was just trying to get a video of a thunderstorm for his dad when he captured the lightning strike that started the Kohns Fire in Campbell County on July 27. “All of a sudden, the fire started roaring,” said Artis, whose wife called 911.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2026

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Gillette Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Woman When She Wouldn’t ‘Submit’

A Gillette man who reportedly grew angry over the weekend when his girlfriend wouldn’t “submit” to him is accused of raising a knife to her and threatening to “kill you and the kids, and all of your extended family.” He could get up to 10 years in prison.

Greg JohnsonAugust 04, 2026

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Judge Who Tossed Oil And Gas Leases Declines To Let New Case Move To Wyoming

A Montana U.S. District Court Judge who threw out 1.5 million acres of Wyoming oil and gas leases due to sage-grouse concerns has declined a request to send a newer case to Wyoming. "Wyoming provides no authority” for its argument, he wrote.

Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will attend the Federal Reserve’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole

New Fed Chief Visits As Two Elite Summits Puts Wyoming At Center Of Money Fight

In the span of a week, Teton County will host a 500-person, invite-only, digital-asset “Davos.” That will be followed by the Federal Reserve’s elite annual retreat. Each event is another round in a high-stakes wrestling match over the future of money.

Renée JeanAugust 04, 2026

The Kalshi app is one of the electronic betting platforms where people can wager on Wyoming's races for governor and U.S. House. The oddmakers so far favor Eric Barlow for governor, top, and Steve Friess for House.

Gambling Sites Favor Steve Friess And Eric Barlow, Bettors Have Wagered $210K So Far

Gambling sites PolyMarket And Kalshi both favor Steve Friess to win the Republican nomination for U.S. House and Eric Barlow to win the GOP nomination for governor. Bettors, so far, have wagered $210,000 on these two Wyoming races.

Clair McFarlandAugust 04, 2026

Worland athlete Roman Parra died Sunday, eight days after being ejected from his vehicle in Colorado. His family said Roman's greatest gift wasn't in sports, but making everyone feel loved. "His purpose in life was to spread kindness," his mom said.

Worland Man Dies Sunday, Eight Days After Being Ejected From Car In Colorado

Worland athlete Roman Parra died Sunday, eight days after being ejected from his vehicle in Colorado. His family said Roman's greatest gift wasn't in sports, but making everyone feel loved. "His purpose in life was to spread kindness," his mom said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 03, 2026

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Rawlins Boy, 8, Dies When Hit By Truck While Riding Bicycle Outside Of Church

A Rawlins churchgoer says her "heart was just so broken" after worshippers stepped outside of Sunday service to find remnants of a bicycle crash that killed an 8-year-old boy. "I work at the school, and I knew it was one of our kids," she said.

Kolby FedoreAugust 03, 2026

Worland, Wyoming, hits 110 degrees on July 12. It was the hottest day in the state in July 2026.

July Was Wyoming's Hottest Month On Record — And 2026 Is On The Same Pace

For most of Wyoming, July was the hottest month in recorded history. Worland's scorching 110 degrees on July 12 was the hottest, while many towns saw as many 100-degree days in one month as they usually see in several years.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026

Sen. Eric Barlow on Monday said attack ads accusing him of voting to allow sex changes and voting to send money to illegal immigrants are not true. he said the bills he voted against were poorly written or rushed and are being twisted against him.

Barlow Says Attack Ads On Sex Changes And Illegal Immigrants Aren't True

Sen. Eric Barlow on Monday said attack ads accusing him of voting to allow sex changes and voting to send money to illegal immigrants are not true. He said the bills he voted against were poorly written or rushed and are being twisted against him.

Clair McFarlandAugust 03, 2026

A Park Service ranger who quit over Trump's policies says removing a placard at the Grand Teton visitor center about a massacre of Blackfeet was censorship. A retired ranger from Wyoming says Trump's just doing away with years of “woke” misguidance.

Ranger Who Quit Over Trump Policies Calls Removing Grand Teton Placard Censorship

A Park Service ranger who quit over Trump's policies says removing a placard at the Grand Teton visitor center about a massacre of Blackfeet was censorship. A retired ranger from Wyoming says Trump's just doing away with years of “woke” misguidance.

Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2026

A large shovel fills a 200-ton bucket with coal at the Buckskin Mine in northeast Wyoming in this file photo.

If It’s Easier To Lease Federal Coal, Will Wyoming Producers Bid For Them?

The future of Wyoming coal might depend less on availability than on whether companies believe there is enough demand to justify bidding for new leases. “It may be too little, too late,” says an economist about making it easier to lease federal coal.

Kate MeadowsAugust 03, 2026

Search and rescue volunteers in Big Horn County cover more than 3,100 square miles that range from desert badlands to towering alpine peaks, caves and swift mountain rivers.

Big Horn County Search & Rescue Calls Nearly Quadruple While Funding Slashed

Big Horn County Search & Rescue is second only to Teton County in calls due to booming tourism and uniquely rugged and remote terrain leading to the high-risk missions. But as demand for rescues have quadrupled, the agency's budget has been cut in half.

Kate MeadowsAugust 03, 2026

Bruno has long been one of the most dominant male grizzlies in Grand Teton National Park, but fans are saying that he’s looking past his prime.

End Of An Era: Grand Teton's Favorite Mighty Grizzly, Bruno, Is Getting Old

For years, a huge male grizzly called Bruno was one of the brawniest bears in Grand Teton National Park. But at roughly age 22, Bruno is past his prime and those who routinely watch him are saying he's gotten thinner and "is on the downhill side."

Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2026

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Deal Calls For No Jail For Thermopolis Caregiver Accused Of Neglecting Elderly Man

A Thermopolis woman accused of neglecting an 87-pound elderly man who’s mostly deaf and blind, and wears diapers that allegedly hadn’t been changed in 10-14 days has reached a plea agreement. The deal calls for no jail time and a year of probation.

Greg JohnsonAugust 03, 2026

A wildfire watcher observing the Big Draw Fire in eastern Idaho on Sunday captured video of a spiraling tower of flame rising more than 100 feet into the air. "Fire devils" are created when flames reach high enough that they swirl.

100-Foot ‘Fire Devil’ Spirals Out Of Control In Eastern Idaho Wildfire

A wildfire watcher observing the Big Draw Fire in eastern Idaho on Sunday captured video of a spiraling tower of flame rising more than 100 feet into the air. "Fire devils" are created when flames reach high enough that they swirl.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026

Smoke from the Left Creek Fire southwest of Devils Tower on Saturday in a photo by Jennifer Pierson and shared by Crook County Fire.

‘Really Scary’: Devils Tower Reopens As Two Wildfires Burn Nearby

After getting bookended by a pair of wildfires that prompted the closure of Devils Tower over the weekend, it reopened again Monday as the fires continue to burn. “It was really scary,” said Ogden Driskill, whose ranch is impacted.

Greg JohnsonAugust 03, 2026

Searchers using a drone in Wyoming's deepest lake found two barrels they hope contain the bodies of a missing mother and two young sons Gerald Uden has admitted he murdered 45 years ago. The next step is to recover the barrels from Fremont Lake.

Searchers Optimistic They'll Find Uden Bodies In Barrels At Bottom Of Fremont Lake

Searchers are optimistic that the barrel and a trash can they found two weeks ago at the bottom of Fremont Lake contain the bodies of a young mother and her two sons murdered by notorious killer Gerald Uden. Their next step is to recover the barrels.

Jen KocherAugust 02, 2026

George Jay Wienbarg III helped a friend sell pieces of the Hollywood sign, then later trademarked it for a clothing line. Wienbarg was successful in drawing international attention to both the Hollywood souvenirs and later to the clothing line.

How A Cheyenne Man Trademarked The Famous Hollywood Sign Because He Was In Love

As a young man, Cheyenne native George Wienbarg figured out how to trademark the famous Hollywood sign in L.A. He did that because he fell in love with a Korean fashion student and promised to make her line of clothing famous by associating it with that sign. And he has all the receipts....

Renée JeanAugust 02, 2026

Bike after bike after bike rolls into the tiny town of Hulett every year during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the Ham-N-Jam free food and music at Captain Ron's Rodeo Bar Lounge.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is Make-Or-Break For Businesses In Small Wyoming Towns

A stream of bikers on their way to and from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally create the biggest business week of the year for small northeast Wyoming towns. Bikers stay at motels, pack bars, eat and gas up — helping some businesses thrive, and others survive.

Renée JeanAugust 02, 2026

Lucas Keeler, a BLM petroleum engineering technician, explains the significance of the petroglyph panels at Whoopup Canyon in Crook County. 

Whoopup Canyon Has One Of The Oldest And Largest Petroglyph Sites In North America

One of the most extraordinary petroglyph sites in North America is hidden away in a secret spot near Newcastle, Wyoming. The petroglyphs of Whoopup Canyon depicted in 150 sandstone panels are between 3,000 and 10,500 years old. Access is extremely limited.

Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2026

Devils Tower National Monument continues to be closed as a wildfire burning just southwest of the monument’s boundary has so far consumed nearly 300 acres without containment. “This is genuinely serious,” observed a nearby camper.

Second Wildfire Breaks Out Near Devils Tower, Monument Still Closed

Just as firefighters seemed to be getting a handle on a nearly 300-acre fire burning just outside the southwest boundary of a closed Devils Tower, another fire erupted to the southeast Sunday. “It sucks,” was the blunt assessment from a county official.

Greg JohnsonAugust 02, 2026

Ashlee Kintzler dreamed up the idea of Moonhitch Wagons because she's a chariot racer, and she felt like downtown Buffalo, with all its historic buildings, was just begging for a wagon to appear.

Wyoming Places: Buffalo’s Covered Wagon Tours A Nod To Town’s Old West Legacy

Tourists enjoying a warm summer evening in Buffalo get to see something uniquely Western that’s not seen much anymore — a covered wagon rolling down Main Street at a leisurely pace, a gentle clip-clop of hooves echoing off historic storefronts.

Renée JeanAugust 03, 2026

The Hand family in the West Wing with then White House Chief of Staff Dick Cheney in 1976. Manus stands nexts to Cheney.

In 1976, Laramie Boy's Bicentennial Quest Took Him All Over North America & White House

Fifty years ago, it was all about the Bicentennial and Laramie's Manus Hand embarked on a project that took him to dozens of towns, cities and counties named Wyoming. Wyoming's Dick Cheney was President Ford's chief of staff and hosted the 12-year-old and his family.

Kerry DrakeAugust 02, 2026

Big-wheeled drones made by a Laramie company crawl into tight spots so well that NASA is using one at the Kennedy Space Center rocket launch site.

NASA Using Laramie Company’s Big-Wheeled Drone To Crawl Into Tight Spaces

When NASA needed to inspect a tight crawlspace for its Artemis 3 project, they contacted a small tech company in Laramie for help. The small robot features big squishy wheels and a simple body that can flip, turn and get itself out of tight spots.

Jackie DorothyAugust 02, 2026

Alesha Melton is a fifth-generation muleskinner and still has the mules her grandpa raised when she was a teenager. She has taken over the family outfitting business and when not in the backcountry, chances are she is on a movie set or in a parade with her mules.

Life Of A Modern-Day Muleskinner: Starring In Movies & Beer Ads And Guiding Hunts

As modern-day muleskinners, Randy and Alesha Melton said their mules’ film career started with a commercial for Coors. Their latest movie was “Horizon” with Kevin Costner. They also appeared on "Killer of the Flower Moon," and “The Last of Us."

Jackie DorothyAugust 02, 2026

Eight-year-old Evelyn Waller rides a horse at Ropes & Roses grief camp near Casper

After Losing Their Dad, Wyoming Kids Help Heal Their Heartbreak On Horseback

After their father's death last fall, Aden and Evelyn Waller spent four days riding horses, creating art and connecting with other grieving children at a Casper camp designed to help kids heal after loss. "Horses don't judge," said one counselor.

Kolby FedoreAugust 02, 2026

Lone Star Tangible Assets CEO Matt Ferris, left, takes a photo of the new 2026 Texas commemorative 1-ounce gold coin held by Tom Currah of the Texas Comptroller’s office. Looking on are Scottsdale Mint CEO Josh Phair and Kimberly Ferris.

Why Texas Turned To Casper Scottsdale Mint To Produce Gold, Silver Coins

As the first state to authorize official commemorative coins and have a depository for precious metals, the State of Texas turned to Casper's Scottsdale Mint to produce gold and silver coins. They chose Casper because it rivals the quality of the U.S. Mint.

Dale KillingbeckAugust 02, 2026

For nearly 60 years, Vern Palmer has searched Wyoming ranches and forgotten dump grounds for old license plates. At 90, the Big Piney mechanic has found nearly every state plate ever issued — except for one.

90-Year-Old Big Piney Man Has A Wyoming License Plate From Every Year, Except One

For nearly 60 years, Vern Palmer has searched Wyoming ranches and forgotten dumps for old Wyoming license plates. At 90, the Big Piney mechanic has a Wyoming license plate from every year, except one. Palmer says he's not giving up his search.

Kolby FedoreAugust 01, 2026

Dixie Berger in her booth at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

How A Saratoga Woman Built An International Western Fashion Brand From Her Bedroom

A Saratoga woman was determined to remain a stay-at-home mom, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t build an international Western fashion brand. Her business Pure Dixie started in a 150-square-foot bedroom, now takes up two warehouses and continues to grow.

Renée JeanAugust 01, 2026

Don Erickson, the 89-year-old former three-term mayor of Cheyenne, examines photos of the city’s deadly Aug. 1, 1985 flood in one of his scrapbooks at the Wyoming State Archives.

Night Of Terror: Wall Of Water Killed 12 In Cheyenne's Deadly August 1, 1985 Flood

On Aug. 1, 1985, Cheyenne was pummeled by a massive storm that unleashed a wall of water killing 12 people and causing more than $65 million in damage. The 65,000-ft thunderheads stalled over the city unleashing tornadoes, hail and unprecedented flooding.

Kerry DrakeAugust 01, 2026

Devils Tower National Monument continues to be closed as a wildfire burning just southwest of the monument’s boundary has so far consumed nearly 300 acres without containment. “This is genuinely serious,” observed a nearby camper.

‘This Is Genuinely Serious’: Race On To Contain Wildfire That Closed Devils Tower

Devils Tower National Monument continues to be closed as a wildfire burning just southwest of the monument’s boundary has so far consumed nearly 300 acres without containment. “This is genuinely serious,” observed a nearby camper.

Greg JohnsonAugust 02, 2026

The Wayfarer’s Chapel is a sacred spot to worship on the Shoshone National Forest between Cody and Yellowstone.

Cody's Wayfarer's Chapel: A Peaceful Place To Worship, But Bring Your Bear Spray

The Wayfarer’s Chapel is a sacred spot to worship on the Shoshone National Forest between Cody and Yellowstone. It’s also one of the only chapels where you should bring bear spray. “We had a grizzly stroll through a Father’s Day service," the reverend said.

Andrew RossiAugust 01, 2026

A Crook County ranch with almost a century of history has hit the market for $5 million. It comes with a historic homestead, 7,500-square-foot mansion, a trout stream, views of red bluffs and access to the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota. 

T Diamond Ranch, Legacy Black Hills Spread, Hits Wyoming Market For $5 Million

Another of Wyoming’s legacy ranches is hitting the market after nearly a century of stewardship. The T Diamond Ranch in Crook County comes with a 7,500-square-foot mansion, trout streams, scenic red bluffs, and a front-row seat to the Black Hills.

Renée JeanAugust 01, 2026

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Don Dihle. Don writes, "Wildfires near Devils Tower create a smokey veil as the sun rises over Keyhole Reservoir in Crook County."

Photo by Don Dihle

Today's question to Don Day

Mark James Mullins of Douglas
In regard to your thunderstorm season article, can you reassess the data on a per-capita basis, especially when considering population of the states? It could affect me as I own a hill on my property which I plan a communications tower and likely will have a lightning rod installed when it goes in.
Don Day
FEMA has a good lightning database that takes into account lightning risk, potential property loss, etc. based on population and lightning frequency. Data is available on a county by county basis. Lots and lots of lightning data available here which may help in quest for more lightning information. https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning
DD

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Tom Lubnau: It's Desperation Season

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "Friess is attempting to take advantage of Gray's unfavorable ratings, or ... the ABC strategy — Anyone But Chuck. Friess's argument is 'hold your nose and vote for me,' or else your U.S. Representative might be Chuck Gray."

Tom LubnauJuly 30, 2026

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Fred Harrison: Why Classical Wisdom Is Our Only Defense Against The AI Frontier

Columnist Fred Harrison writes, "Today, we stand staring into the open box of Artificial Intelligence. The physicist Stephen Hawking summarizes the stakes with chilling precision: the creation of powerful AI acts as either the absolute best or the absolute worst event to happen to humanity."

Fred HarrisonJuly 29, 2026

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Dave Simpson: Chuck Gray Has The Best Campaign Flier Of The Season

Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Let's all remember that the Freedom Caucus and Chuck Gray were right all along in opposing boys playing girls sports. Their support helped push Sen. Wendy Schuler's bill over the top.”

Dave SimpsonJuly 28, 2026

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