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McCoy Banks walked across the stage for his Cody High School graduation last month and walked into the world already qualified for a high-paying job. He’s the first CHS student to graduate having already earned a commercial driver’s license.

Teen Is First Cody High Student To Graduate Already Licensed To Drive Trucks

McCoy Banks walked across the stage for his Cody High School graduation last month and walked into the world already qualified for a high-paying job. He’s the first CHS student to graduate having already earned a commercial driver’s license.

Amber SteinmetzJune 29, 2025

Lesleigh Ann Schaefer has put 100,000 miles on her 2019 Subaru exploring and photographing Wyoming from its rarely-traveled backroads. Now homebound with terminal cancer, her adopted home of Thermopolis has rallied to make her final days special.

Beloved Photographer Shares Beauty Of Wyoming Even As She Faces End Of Life

Lesleigh Ann Schaefer has put 100,000 miles on her 2019 Subaru photographing Wyoming from its rarely-traveled backroads. Now homebound with terminal cancer, she can only take photos from her backyard. Her adopted home of Thermopolis has rallied to make her final days special.

Jackie DorothyJune 29, 2025

Bartender Steve Mullen catches some fresh air in the doorway of the Lucky 5 Lounge in Shoshoni, Wyoming.

Drinking Wyoming: Shoshoni’s Lucky 5 Is A Whisky And Beer Dive That Has Your Back

At the Lucky 5 Lounge in Shoshoni, the regulars can tell you’re an out-of-towner the second you walk through the door. “You’re not from around here, are you?” they ask when you order wine. This is a whisky and beer bar but they won't hold that wine order against you.

Zakary SonntagJune 28, 2025

The Discovery Channel’s popular show “Expedition Unknown," hosted by archaeologist Josh Gates, is digging into the mystery about what happened to the body of Buffalo Bill Cody. “The Lost Grave Of Buffalo Bill” also features Cody residents reenacting the famous showman and Annie Oakley.

Discovery’s ‘Expedition Unknown’ To Take On Mystery Of Buffalo Bill's Grave

The Discovery Channel’s popular show “Expedition Unknown” is digging into the mystery about what happened to the body of Buffalo Bill Cody. “The Lost Grave Of Buffalo Bill” also features Cody residents reenacting the famous showman and Annie Oakley.

Andrew RossiJune 29, 2025

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Sen. Mike Lee Waves White Flag And Gives Up Public Lands Sell-Off Plan

Utah Sen. Mike Lee waved the white flag on Saturday evening and dropped his controversial public lands-selloff plan. Wyoming State Rep. Karlee Provenza said she was pleased but was concerned with the Wyoming congressional delegation's "lack of leadership."

Sean Barry & Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2025

A place to hang your hat at the Chico Saloon.

There’s Love — And Hundreds Of Baseball Caps — In The Air At The Chico Saloon

The Chico Saloon north of Yellowstone is a funky honkytonk legendary for its weddings and hundreds of baseball caps hanging from the rafters. It’s also where actor Jeff Bridges was famously rejected by a server who would later become his wife.

David MadisonJune 29, 2025

An Allosaurus skeleton on display at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah. Calcium isotope analysis of Allosaurus teeth discovered at this Late Jurassic bonebed revealed that Allosaurus was a flesh-eater, not a bone cruncher, confirming long-held theories about Allosaurus feeding determined by their anatomy.

New Dental Research Shows What Dinosaurs Ate And Entire Food Chain

Teeth can tell a life’s story, even when they’re 150 million years old. One of the new frontiers in paleontological research is examining calcium isotopes to reveal details about dinosaurs' diets and environments. “With teeth, you can track an entire food chain,” paleontologist Liam Norris says.

Andrew RossiJune 29, 2025

Twin sisters Rula Bullock and Effie Manley were 21 months old when they were taken captive by a killer in their home in March 1955.

Wyoming History: Taken Hostage With Twins By Murderer Changed Green River Woman Forever

It’s been 70 years since Charles Billings, an imposter Pinedale ranch hand, gunned down two men and took a Green River woman and her infant twin daughters hostage. The incident traumatized the woman for the rest of her life, her daughters say.

Dale KillingbeckJune 29, 2025

The documentary Generation Warrior follows eight young people on the Wind River Indian Reservation as they transition into adulthood.

‘Generation Warrior’: Lives Of 8 Wind River Youth An Open Book

The documentary “Generation Warrior," directed by two Emmy Award winning filmmakers, follows eight young adults from the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. The journey for young Native Americans comes with the added pressure of ensuring the survival of their culture.

Amber SteinmetzJune 29, 2025

Robotaxis are rolling out in urban areas across the nation and going viral for their miscues. For now, the jobs of Cowboy State taxi drivers are safe because along with not enough demand for the service, robotaxis can’t yet handle Wyoming’s winters.

Robotaxis Are Here, But Can’t Yet Handle A Wyoming Winter

Driverless taxis are rolling out in urban areas across the nation and going viral for their miscues. Don't expect them in Wyoming anytime soon as robotaxis can't handle winter weather. But industry analysts say autonomous driving is coming.

David MadisonJune 29, 2025

The formation of the iconic Heart Mountain near Cody involves a block of rock the size of Rhode Island moving at 700 mph, one of the largest eruptions of the Yellowstone supervolcano, and two different but equally cataclysmic events in Earth’s geologic history that took 30 minutes and 47 million years.

Wyoming's Heart Mountain Formed By The Two Largest Landslides In Earth's History

The formation of Heart Mountain near Cody is a story of a block of rock the size of Rhode Island moving at 700 mph, an eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, and two separate but equally cataclysmic events in Earth’s geologic history.

Andrew RossiJune 29, 2025

The property at 5650 Canyonwoods Drive in Billings, Montana, is described as a 30,843-square-foot stone chateau with 10 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms, situated on 98 acres. The listing mentions it's priced at $26.9 million and includes amenities like three pools, a 14-car garage, elevators, indoor shooting range, bowling alley, an outdoor 3-hole golf course and an indoor golf simulator, plus a wine cellar, workout gym and theater.

Notorious Montana Mansion Rescued By A Couple From Meeteetse Can Be Had For $27M

A Billings mansion known as “The Castle” is notorious for a massive fraud that involved a fake kidnapping and rogue biker gang. It was rescued by a couple from Meeteetse and is now back on the market for $27 million.

David MadisonJune 28, 2025

With their long legs, large eyes and large mandibles, westsalts tiger beetles are the apex predators of the important invertebrate ecosystem of Yellowstone National Park's thermal basins.

Full Of Grizzlies, Wolves And Cougars, Yellowstone’s Top Apex Predator Is A Bug

Yellowstone National Park is full of grizzlies, wolves and elusive mountain lions. But the apex predators of the park might be those tiny tiger beetles that thrive around thermal pools — and hunt and kill everything else.

Andrew RossiJune 28, 2025

In 1887, the wild man of Chugwater, dubbed Bud by the locals, roamed around Chugwater Valley, as it was known then, and alluded capture by cowboys and circus men.

Wyoming History: Chugwater Wild Man Was 7-12 Feet Tall And Faster Than A Horse

Newspapers reported the Wild Man of Chugwater was between 7 and 12 feet tall, covered in dark hair and could run faster than any horse. He even eluded a hunt in 1887 by a circus owner who wanted to put him in a cage for his freak show.

Jackie DorothyJune 28, 2025

Technicians work on a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in a silo in this U.S. Air Force file photo. Upgrading to Sentinel missiles will require building new silos.

$140 Billion F.E. Warren Sentinel Missile Upgrade At Full Speed Under Trump

The first months of President Trump’s second administration have focused on cutting government pork, but there’s one huge exception. The $140 billion upgrade from Minuteman III to Sentinel nuclear missiles is at full speed, and F.E. Warren is ground zero.

Renée JeanJune 28, 2025

Bryan Price and his family fell in love with the Casper area and all that it has to offer.

Army Vet Paralyzed By Iraq Blast Gets A New Life — And House — In Casper

U.S. Army veteran Bryan Price was paralyzed by an IED blast in Iraq in 2006. He found a new life as an international athlete training in Casper, representing the U.S. in two Paralympic Games. Now he and his family are getting a new accessible house.

Dale KillingbeckJune 28, 2025

Cyclone Drilling in Gillette is the go-to specialist for drilling the nation’s deepest and longest oil and gas wells. It’s going to drill Wyoming’s first 3-mile lateral well — and is already planning to go 4 miles and beyond.

Gillette’s Cyclone Drilling To Do Wyoming’s First 3-Mile Well And 4-Mile Well Is Next

Cyclone Drilling in Gillette is the region's go-to specialist for drilling the deepest and longest oil and gas wells. It’s going to drill Wyoming’s first 3-mile lateral well — and is already planning to go 4 miles and beyond.

David MadisonJune 28, 2025

A man in Grand Teton National Park jumps headfirst through the open window of his car when he realizes a grizzly bear is close and advancing.

Grand Teton Tourist Dives Headfirst Through Open Car Window To Avoid Grizzly

A tourist in Grand Teton National Park found himself between a grizzly and its mate earlier this month, so he took the only escape available — he dove headfirst through the open window of his car. A tour guide got a photo of the man’s moment of escape.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2025

Star Valley and the UW football program are stunned and saddened by the sudden death Thursday of a 21-year-old equipment manager. Kimberly Choma, who died in a lawn mower accident, “loved people” and led by example with her “Christ-like attitude.”

Star Valley, UW Stunned By Sudden Death Of Equipment Manager In Lawn Mower Accident

Star Valley and the UW football program are stunned and saddened by the sudden death Thursday of a 21-year-old equipment manager. Kimberly Choma, who died in a lawn mower accident, “loved people” and led by example with her “Christ-like attitude.”

Dale KillingbeckJune 27, 2025

The main restaurant, complete with a Western-inspired saloon, at Cowboyland in Voghera.

Welcome To Voghera: Cheyenne’s Sister City In Italy

Did you know Cheyenne has a sister city in Italy? It’s Voghera, where Napoleon once stood and you can see the gun that shot Mussolini. It also has a Western soul and familiar feel, including a cowboy-inspired theme park and Frontier Days posters.

Anna-Louise JacksonJune 28, 2025

Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s new proof-of-citizenship voting law. He claims the complaint is brought by “radical left” groups that haven’t shown it could harm them.

Chuck Gray Asks Judge To Dismiss Lawsuit Against Proof-Of-Citizenship Voting Law

Secretary of State Chuck Gray on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s new proof-of-citizenship voting law. He claims the complaint is brought by “radical left” groups that haven’t shown it could harm them.

Clair McFarlandJune 28, 2025

A scaled-back plan by Utah Sen. Mike Lee (right) to sell public lands has made back it into the final text of the Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Montana Sen. Steve Daines (left) says he has the votes to kill it.

Land-Selloff Plan Makes Back It Into Budget Bill, Montana Sen Says He Will Kill It

A scaled-back plan by Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands has made back it into the final text of the Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Montana Sen. Steve Daines says he has the votes to kill it.

Sean BarryJune 28, 2025

Somebody illegally hacked down about 20 live trees at the Tower Hill campground on Casper Mountain to build this lean-to right in the middle of a hiking trail.

Hacking Live Trees To Make Lean-To On Trail Not Only Inconsiderate, It’s Illegal

Responsible users of the public trails on Casper Mountain were outraged this week when someone cut down about 20 young, live trees and made a lean-to on a trail. That’s not only inconsiderate, it’s illegal — if the perpetrators are ever caught.

Mark HeinzJune 28, 2025

A Cheyenne-based judge on Friday temporarily blocked the first phase of payouts for Wyoming’s new school choice program days ahead of the first checks going out July 1. The program gives $7,000 toward private schools or homeschooling for students.

Wyoming Judge Blocks School Choice Money Days Ahead Of First Payouts

A Cheyenne-based judge on Friday temporarily blocked the first phase of payouts for Wyoming’s new school choice program days ahead of the first checks going out July 1. The program gives $7,000 toward private schools or homeschooling for students.

Clair McFarlandJune 27, 2025

A Supreme Court ruling upholding a Texas law that requires porn websites to verify visitors are adults protects Wyoming’s new age-verification law as well, its sponsor says. “The ruling is a complete win,” says Worland Republican Rep. Martha Lawley.

Supreme Court Upholds Porn Age Verification Days Before Wyo Law Takes Effect

A Supreme Court ruling upholding a Texas law that requires porn websites to verify visitors are adults protects Wyoming’s new age-verification law as well, its sponsor says. “The ruling is a complete win,” says Worland Republican Rep. Martha Lawley.    

Clair McFarlandJune 28, 2025

An estimated 300-400 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to rally in opposition of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell off parcels of federal public land.

5 House Republicans Say They’ll Sink Big Beautiful Bill If Land Selloff Is In It

Five House Republicans say in a terse letter Thursday they will sink the entire One Big Beautiful Bill Act if it includes a provision to sell public lands. “We cannot accept the sale of federal lands that Sen. (Mike) Lee seeks,” they wrote.

Sean BarryJune 27, 2025

Despite a loud public outcry against U.S. Sen. Mike Lee’s efforts to sell millions of acres of federal public land, not everyone hates the idea. Former Wyoming legislator Ray Peterson said states could buy the land and manage it much better.

Not Everybody Hates Sen. Mike Lee’s Idea Of Selling Off Federal Public Land

Despite a loud public outcry against U.S. Sen. Mike Lee’s efforts to sell millions of acres of federal public land, not everyone hates the idea. Former Wyoming legislator Ray Peterson said states could buy the land and manage it much better.

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, along with U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, are celebrating Friday's U.S. Supreme Court order that reins in the ability of district court judges to make nationwide injuncitons.

Former Wyoming Chief Justice Says Supreme Court Order Reining In Judges ‘Brilliant’

A Former Wyoming Chief Justice says Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court order reining in district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions is “brilliant.” The Washington delegation also praised the order as a victory over “activist” district court judges.

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

Isaac Rempe holds a cub named Charmin at the Grizzly Ranch Bear Rescue in Alabama.

It’s Sweet Home Alabama For Bears On Southern ‘Grizzly Ranch’

Alabama might be the last place you’d expect to find grizzly bears, but there are several of them thriving there on the Grizzly Ranch Bear Rescue. The man who runs it says it's his mission in life to rescue bears.

Mark HeinzJune 27, 2025

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Lummis Says Congress Needs To Set Cryptocurrency Rules By End Of Year

Sen. Cynthia Lummis says Congress needs to pass rules for digital assets by the end of the year to take advantage of having “the most pro-crypto president.” A Wyoming expert says the state is still on track to be the first with its own stable token.

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

After suffering devastating injuries responding to a house fire on Feb. 28, Laramie firefighter Dylan Schilt spent months in recovery at a physical therapy center in Denver. On June 20, he walked out and greeted fellow firefighters.

Laramie Firefighter Crushed And Paralyzed In House Fire Walks Out Of Hospital

Laramie firefighter Dylan Schilt was left temporarily paralyzed when a massive stone chimney chase collapsed on him and a colleague on Feb. 28. After four months of intense work, he walked out of a Denver inpatient physical therapy center last week.

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2025

An estimated 300-400 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to rally in opposition of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell off parcels of federal public land.

Hundreds Cheer At Public Lands Rally As Provenza Calls Sen. Mike Lee A 'Jackass'

Hundreds attended a rally Thursday evening in Cheyenne to protest Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s proposal to sell federal public land. State Rep. Karlee Provenza received the loudest cheer when she called him a “jackass.”

Matthew ChristianJune 27, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, right, has only himself to blame for the downfall of his plan to sell federal public lands. Former Assistant Interior Secretary Rob Wallace, left, says Lee shot his bill in the foot when “he cut the public out of the discussion.”

Former Asst. Interior Secretary Says Downfall Of Land Sale Bill Lee’s Own Fault

Sen. Mike Lee has only himself to blame for the downfall of his plan to sell federal public lands. Former Assistant Interior Secretary Rob Wallace says Lee shot his bill in the foot when “he cut the public out of the discussion.”

Mark HeinzJune 26, 2025

Dave Belote, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, is one of Airloom Energy's national advisors and has been helping the company ensure it's specs are in line for military service.

Laramie-Based Airloom Energy Gets Pentagon Thumbs Up For Innovative Turbine Tech

Laramie, Wyoming-based Airloom Energy already counts Bill Gates as an investor and believer in its innovative horizontal wind turbine technology. Now it also has an endorsement from the Trump administration’s Pentagon for military use.

Renée JeanJune 26, 2025

The Republican National Committee filed a motion Thursday to help defend Wyoming’s new law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he welcomes the RNC to help “combat radical left-wing” opposition.

RNC Wants To Help Chuck Gray Defend Wyoming’s Voter Citizenship Law

The Republican National Committee filed a motion Thursday to help defend Wyoming’s new law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Secretary of State Chuck Gray said he welcomes the RNC to help “combat radical left-wing” opposition.

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, talks to reporters about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Barrasso Remains Confident As One Big Beautiful Bill Takes Procedural Beating

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is taking a procedural beating. How much of a beating is a matter of spin. Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans remain confident as the Senate parliamentarian continues to nix key portions of the budget bill.

Sean BarryJune 26, 2025

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation supports a bill that would provide more federal oversight of foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill, introduced Monday, would include the secretary of Agriculture in overseeing foreign investment in the U.S.

Wyoming Farmers Want More Federal Oversight Of Foreign Ag Land Ownership

The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation supports a bill that would provide more federal oversight of foreign ownership of agricultural land. The bill, introduced Monday, would include the Secretary of Agriculture in overseeing foreign investment in the U.S.

Matthew ChristianJune 26, 2025

State Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, left, and Rep. Rachel Rodriguez-Williams, R-Cody.

‘Great Job Of Feeding The Legal Profession’: Driskill Blasts Freedom Caucus

State Sen. Ogden Driskill is blasting the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, saying bills backed by the group are “doing a great job of feeding the legal profession.” The Freedom Caucus says Driskill has “flip-flopped” to take “the side of woke Democrat attorneys.”

Matthew ChristianJune 26, 2025

Pilot Kevin Hefley was identified as the man shot and killed Tuesday, June 24, 2025, west of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, the Laramie County Sheriff's Office reports.

Brief: ‘Shooter Has Been Located’ In Killing Of Pine Bluffs Crop Duster

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday identified the 52-year-old Pine Bluffs crop duster who was shot and killed Tuesday. Little information is being released as the agency investigates, but officials report that “the shooter has been located.”

Dale KillingbeckJune 26, 2025

Wyoming ranchers say they support protecting what beef can be labeled “Product of the USA” by making it a federal law. But they aren’t behind his push for mandatory country-of-origin labeling, saying that should be voluntary.

Wyoming Ranchers Behind Federal Push To Make American Beef Labeling The Law

Wyoming ranchers say they support protecting what beef can be labeled “Product of the USA” by making it a federal law. A bill that would do that passed the U.S. House on Monday.

Matthew ChristianJune 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Republicans said Wednesday they have no timetable for releasing a new proposal from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands in the West. The Senate referee ruled his first plan violated the budget process by straying too far into policymaking.

Federal Public Lands Sale Not Dead As Lee Works On Scaled-Back Plan

U.S. Senate Republicans said Wednesday they have no timetable for releasing a new proposal from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands in the West. The Senate referee ruled his first plan violated the budget process by straying too far into policymaking.

Sean BarryJune 25, 2025

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Wyoming Hunters Say They’ll Oppose Public Land Sales, No Matter What

Wyoming hunters said they won’t budge from their staunch opposition to selling public land. That’s despite U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, still pushing for a revised version of his federal land sales measure in a Senate budget bill.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2025

Georgia residents and decorated Army veterans Hank Ward (left) and Chris Clemmens love hunting white-tailed deer together in their home state. Through a program called Vets 4 Huntn & Fishn, they hope to enjoy Wyoming elk hunts too.

Purple Heart Vet On Wyoming Hunt Almost Tangled With Moose — And Wants To Come Back

As a Purple Heart recipient, Hank Ward has seen a lot, but he’ll never forget the first time he saw a moose in the wild in Wyoming. He almost tangled with a young bull that didn’t see him. Like many vets treated to Wyoming hunts, Ward wants to come back.

Mark HeinzJune 25, 2025

A bomb squad was called Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in response to what looked like a pipe bomb along Landers Idyllic Popo Agie River walk. The device was X-rayed and determined to be a fake pipe bomb.

Bomb Squad Called For Device Found Near River In Lander — It Was A Fake Pipe Bomb

A bomb squad was called Wednesday to disarm what looked like a pipe bomb along Lander's Popo Agie River. An X-ray image showed the device to be a fake pipe bomb. It's the second time in three months people have found fake explosives in Fremont County.

Clair McFarlandJune 25, 2025

Wyoming lawmakers have taken a tentative step toward licensing naturopathic doctors to practice in the state. Multiple state representatives noted during the meeting that they've benefitted from natural healing, including Rep. Joel Guggenmos.

Wyoming Takes Cautious Step Toward Licensing Natural Health Doctors

Wyoming lawmakers have taken a tentative step toward licensing naturopathic doctors to practice in the state. Multiple state representatives noted during the meeting that they've benefitted from natural healing.  

Clair McFarlandJune 26, 2025

Four people were arrested Tuesday, accused of drag racing "multiple high-end luxury sports cars" in Grand Teton National Park. A Wyoming auto writer says that’s foolish, and wonders “what would happen to a Lamborghini if it hit a black bear?” In this file photo, a car drives fast on a hairpin turn on Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park.

Four Arrested For Drag Racing ‘High-End Luxury Sports Cars’ In Grand Teton Park

Four people were arrested Tuesday, accused of drag racing "multiple high-end luxury sports cars" in Grand Teton National Park. A Wyoming auto writer says that’s foolish, and wonders “what would happen to a Lamborghini if it hit a black bear?” 

Clair McFarlandJune 25, 2025

Crook County doesn’t have regulations for local permitting of solar and wind projects, and hasn’t needed them — until now. As more wind and solar development is planned for northeast Wyoming, local governments are drafting new rules.

Counties Look To Regulate As More Wind, Solar Projects Eye Northeast Wyoming

Crook County doesn’t have regulations for local permitting of solar and wind projects, and hasn’t needed them — until now. As more wind and solar development is planned for northeast Wyoming, local governments are drafting new rules.

David MadisonJune 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming was upbeat Tuesday about the massive budget legislation called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He says “Republicans stand united” with voting expected to begin later this week or early next week.

Barrasso Says Senate Republicans ‘United’ Behind Megabill As Vote Looms

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming was upbeat Tuesday about the massive budget legislation called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He says “Republicans stand united” with voting expected to begin later this week or early next week.

Sean BarryJune 25, 2025

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PinYour Wyoming Sunrise: Monday, June 30, 2025

Today's Wyoming sunrise was captured by Mike Palmer in Harmony, Wyoming. Mike writes, "A great start to the day!"

Photo by Mike Palmer

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
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Joan Barron: The Dark Side Of Pro Rodeo Life

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "Since this is the outdoor rodeo season in Wyoming and the West, it was timely to watch an old gem last week on TCM. It was a 1952 black-and-white movie from RKO titled 'The Lusty Men.'"

Joan BarronJune 21, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Family Issues Should Be Bipartisan, Again

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes: "Marriage and family are not Freedom Caucus issues. Neither is the restoration of the American Family a Republican issue. The traditional nuclear family is the foundation of a healthy society."

Jonathan LangeJune 20, 2025

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Tom Lubnau: Sale Of Our Public Lands Brings More Questions Than Answers

Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "My understanding of the public land sale proposals is they are so vague, with so many unanswered questions, that at this point, I can’t get behind risking Wyoming’s way of life to pay the bills for the United States."

Tom LubnauJune 19, 2025

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