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Big Boy at the Union Pacific Steam Shop in Cheyenne.

Big Boy, World's Largest Locomotive, Leaves Cheyenne March 29 For Coast-To-Coast Tour

The tour schedule for the western leg of Big Boy's historic coast-to-coast tour was announced Monday. The world's largest locomotive, which weighs more than one million pounds, will leave Cheyenne on March 29.

Renée JeanJanuary 27, 2026

Stan Kroenke, who is Wyoming’s second-largest landowner with 560,000 acres, became the nation’s largest landowner last month with the purchase of 937,000 acres in New Mexico. Of the 2.7 million acres Kroenke owns, about 20% of the land is in Wyoming.

Stan Kroenke Is Nation's Largest Landowner, Including 560,000 Wyoming Acres

Stan Kroenke, who is Wyoming’s second-largest landowner with 560,000 acres, became the nation’s largest landowner last month with the purchase of 937,000 acres in New Mexico. Of the 2.7 million acres Kroenke owns, about 20% of the land is in Wyoming.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 25, 2026

Dick Loper, a legendary Lander consultant on public rangeland management, died Jan. 6 at 81. Revered for decades of guiding ranchers through BLM regulations, he leaves a lasting legacy in Wyoming grazing policy and family ranch advocacy.

Wyoming People: Lander's Dick Loper Was Revered By Wyoming Ranchers

The public grazing industry lost a legend with the death of Dick Loper of Lander. He was revered for guiding ranchers through BLM regulations and leaves a lasting legacy in Wyoming grazing policy and family ranch advocacy.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 25, 2026

Robotic fire nozzles can be used to suppress many types of fires.

Jackson Company Makes Robotic Water Turrets That Can Put Out Fires In 12 Seconds

WatchDog Robotics says its robotic fire suppression system can detect and extinguish fires in 12 seconds — compared to two to four minutes for traditional sprinklers. The company says its systems are in demand at industrial workplaces and remote cabins.

David MadisonJanuary 25, 2026

Big Boy 4014 will roll into Laramie during a previous whistle-stop tour.

Big Boy 4014, World's Largest Steam Locomotive, To Make First Coast-To-Coast Tour

Cheyenne-based Big Boy 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will make its first ever coast-to-coast tour this year to honor America's 250th birthday. The tour could begin near the end of March, a Union Pacific official says.

Renée JeanJanuary 24, 2026

Wyoming’s fierce winds tattered Camping World’s massive 40-by-80-foot flag in Cheyenne, engineered for 100 mph gusts but no match for this winter’s fury. At $130,000 each, the hand-sewn symbols of veteran gratitude require frequent, costly replacements.

Flags Over Camping World In Cheyenne Cost $130,000 Each & Withstand 100 MPH Wind

The giant flags over Camping World in Cheyenne are hand-made and cost $130,000 each. The basketball court-sized flags are built to withstand 100mph wind gusts but after 1 to 2 months are sent back to the shop to get repaired.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 24, 2026

Kim Greene, founder of Svalinn, got her start in Kenya before moving operations to Teton County, Wyoming. She’s now based outside of Livingston, Montana, and sells her trained dogs for $175,000 each.

Woman Sells Protection Dogs To The Wealthy For $175,000 Each

From Afghanistan to Africa to Wyoming, Kim Greene is a leading trainer of world-class protection dogs that she sells for $175,000 each. Now based in Montana, the woman sells about 20 dogs a year and her security business made nearly $3 million in 2024.

David MadisonJanuary 24, 2026

A pair new studies show ranchers in Wyoming are facing some hard truths with pressures to sell out clashing with their Western values of being the “original environmentalists.” “You don’t make money, you’re making a life,” one rancher explained. In the above file photo, a rancher drives cattle to their winter pasture in Wyoming.

Hard Truths About Wyoming Ranching: 'You Don't Make Money, You're Making a Life'

A pair new studies show ranchers in Wyoming are facing some hard truths with pressures to sell out clashing with their Western values of being the “original environmentalists.” “You don’t make money, you’re making a life,” one rancher explained.

David MadisonJanuary 23, 2026

Fueled by luxury developments like the Hoback Club, Jackson Hole’s real estate market surged 52% in 2025 to a near-record $2.17 billion. The trend shows no signs of stopping yet, with limited supply meeting increased demand. This property at 485 North Fall Creek in Wilson listed for $10.95 million and sold in 2025.

Jackson Hole Real Estate Sales Soared To Near-Record $2.17 Billion In 2025

Fueled by luxury developments like the Hoback Club, Jackson Hole’s real estate market surged 52% in 2025 to a near-record $2.17 billion. The trend shows no signs of stopping, with limited supply meeting increased demand.

Renée JeanJanuary 23, 2026

Trey Wasserburger, a cofounder of a new rancher-owned packing plant in western Nebraska, is celebrating as the company's prime steaks hit Walmart shelves — sourced partly from Wyoming cattle. “We hope to be in all Walmart stores fairly soon,” he said.

Beef From New Rancher-Owned Packing Plant In Nebraska Hits Walmart Shelves

Trey Wasserburger, a cofounder of a new rancher-owned packing plant in western Nebraska, is celebrating as the company's prime steaks hit Walmart shelves — sourced partly from Wyoming cattle. “We hope to be in all Walmart stores fairly soon,” he said.

Renée JeanJanuary 20, 2026

An electrical fire took the barn at the Wyoming Horsemanship Academy in Cody along with saddles, tack, and precious personal items.

Cody Horse Trainer Tries To Rebound After Devastating Barn Fire

A horse trainer in Cody, Wyoming, is trying to rebound after a devastating fire burned not only her barn, but all her saddles, tack, and supplies. She thought the barn was insured, but her insurer told her otherwise.

Dale KillingbeckJanuary 20, 2026

The American Prairie conservation organization has been grazing bison on Bureau of Land Management permits in northern Montana for 20 years. Now, the BLM is saying the bison should be removed and the land used for cattle grazing only.

Does BLM Pulling Montana Grazing Leases For Bison Reclassify Them As Wildlife?

A Wyoming bison rancher is concerned that a BLM Montana decision to pull grazing leases for bison could lead to reclassifying the large animals as wildlife. That could make raising bison illegal in Wyoming.

Mark HeinzJanuary 20, 2026

The Hopkinson Health and Wellness Clinic in Gillette is cutting 40 jobs, with more cuts possible. The clinic also is dialing back on expenses as the family behind it admits the project grew too fast.

Hoskinson Clinic In Gillette Lays Off 40 As Family Says It Grew Too Fast

The Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic in Gillette is cutting 40 jobs, with more cuts possible. The clinic also is dialing back on expenses as the family behind it says the project grew too fast.

Renée JeanJanuary 19, 2026

The Natural Grocers store in Casper is one of two in Wyoming, with the other in Cheyenne. Rock Springs will get the grocery retailer's third Cowboy State store.

How Rock Springs Beat Out Larger Wyoming Cities For A Natural Grocers Store

Natural Grocers nixed a Jackson location and decided on Rock Springs, beating out Gillette and Laramie for the chain’s third Wyoming location. "We’re excited to become the neighborhood grocery store and opening our doors in Rock Springs," the company said.

Renée JeanJanuary 19, 2026

The CK Gold Project west of Cheyenne has all its permits and is “shovel-ready,” the company’s board chairman says. That’s perfect timing with gold selling at record prices and estimates that could add another 1 million ounces to the mine’s production.

With Gold At Record Prices, Wyoming Mine Project Is ‘Shovel-Ready’

The CK Gold Project west of Cheyenne has all its permits and is “shovel-ready,” the company’s board chairman says. That’s perfect timing with gold selling at record prices and estimates that could add another 1 million ounces to the mine’s production.

Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2026

Montana Busche talks about the wines in Brush Creek Ranch's wine cellar.

Inside Brush Creek Ranch's Wine Cellar: Secret Rooms And Ultra-Expensive Spirits

The 94-yard-long underground wine cellar at the Brush Creek Ranch in Carbon County, which has more than 30,000 bottles of wine, is the 4th largest private collection in the U.S. and 7th largest in the world. It has some of the rarest bottles of wine anywhere.

Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2026

Thieves Den Ranch, located in Bates Hole near Casper, has been listed for $9.2 million. The 8,481-acre ranch is located in an area Wild West outlaws like Butch Cassidy favored as a hideout. 

Wyoming Ranch With Historic Outlaw Hideaway Hits Market For $9.2 Million

Thieves Den Ranch, located in Bates Hole near Casper, has been listed for $9.2 million. The 8,481-acre ranch is located in an area Wild West outlaws like Butch Cassidy favored as a hideout. 

Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2026

After UnitedHealth left Wyoming, Torrington resident Roger Huckfeldt found a new provider for his 85-year-old mother. That’s when his robocall nightmare really began, navigating 45 hours on hold and hangups to sign her up with the new company.

45 Hours On Hold: Torrington Man’s Insurance Nightmare Shows How Broken System Is

After UnitedHealth left Wyoming's Medicare Advantage insurance market, Torrington's Roger Huckfeldt tried to find a new provider for his 85-year-old mom. That's when a nightmare began, navigating weeks of robocalls, hangups, and 45 hours on hold. And he's still waiting.

Renée JeanJanuary 17, 2026

Wyoming’s expansive Pathfinder Ranches comes in at nearly 1 million acres — bigger than Rhode Island. And it’s on the market for $79.5 million.

New Owner Of Wyoming Ranch Larger Than Rhode Island Revealed (And It's Not Zelenskyy)

The new mystery owner of Wyoming’s massive 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranches — larger than Rhode Island — has been revealed. Although there was erroneous speculation that Ukrainian President Zelensky bought it, the truth is it's a neighboring land owner.

Renée JeanJanuary 17, 2026

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and ProRodeo Hall of Fame has been headquartered in Colorado Springs for the last 46 years. Now it’s considering a move to Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Wyoming vs Texas: JAC Approves $15 Million To Lure PRCA To State

The Joint Appropriations Committee approved $15 million to help lure the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association to Wyoming. The PRCA is interested in Wyoming but other states, like Texas, are vying for it too.

Renée JeanJanuary 16, 2026

The big blue slide at Hellie's TePee Pools in Thermopolis has been dismatled after 34 years. It was removed to make way for a yet-to-be-announced water feature.

After 34 Years, Thermopolis' Big Blue Water Slide Comes Down

The big blue water slide at Hellie’s Tepee Pools in Hot Springs State Park has been dismantled and given away after 34 years of summer fun. A new water feature is on hold while the future of Thermopolis' hot spring facilities is tied up in court.

Andrew RossiJanuary 13, 2026

The prime rib buffet at Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel & Restaurant in Cody, Wyoming.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Are Back In Wyoming And Across The U.S.

Buffets are back in a big way after the COVID pandemic put a huge hurt on dining out around Wyoming and across the U.S. At Cody’s Irma Hotel and Restaurant, a record 13,000 people loaded up their plates in 2025.

Anna-Louise JacksonJanuary 12, 2026

Utah’s worst drunk drivers who want to skirt a new law that bans them from buying alcohol shouldn’t cross into Wyoming to get their booze. That’s the message from bars and liquor stores in Evanston just across the border, like Border Beverage.

Evanston To Utah’s ‘Extreme’ Drunk Drivers: Don’t Try To Buy Your Booze Here

Utahns who are banned from buying alcohol due to “extreme” DUIs won’t find sympathetic liquor dealers in Wyoming. “If Utah says you can’t buy alcohol because you’re too bad of a drunk driver, then we’re not going to sell to you either,” one dealer said.

Greg JohnsonJanuary 11, 2026

The Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne has been closed for structural repairs. It's hoped it will be ready for a Valentine's Day reopening.

Cheyenne's Atlas Theatre Hopes For Valentine’s Reopening After $700,000 Structural Repair

Cheyenne’s historic 139-year-old Atlas Theatre hopes to reopen by Valentine's Day. It had been sagging in on itself before $700,000 worth of extensive structural repairs began. Work on the downtown centerpiece is almost completed.

Renée JeanJanuary 11, 2026

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