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Across the valley, luxury vacant land appreciated an average of 1,384% over 30 years, or about 14 times what buyers originally paid. Luxury condos and townhomes rose on average 858%, about 8.6 times higher than their 1990 values, while luxury single-family homes climbed 657%, or about 6.6 times.

Kaboom! Value Of Jackson Luxury Property Has Exploded In Value Since 1995

A new 30-year analysis shows longtime Jackson Hole luxury property values have absolutely exploded in value since 1995. 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 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

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

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

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

A fence winder mounted on a skid steer made short work of rolling up old wire near Sheridan. Doing the task by hand would have taken hours.

How "Wire Winders" Roll Up Old Fencing Quickly, Keep Wildlife From Getting Tangled

With countless miles of rusty old fences threatening wildlife across Wyoming, conservationists say devices called wire winders are a game changer. They can roll up a half-mile of old fence in two minutes, a task that would take a half-day by hand,

Mark HeinzAugust 02, 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

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

Home Prices In Northeast Wyoming Jump 20% While Much Of U.S. Market Cools

From Gillette to Aladdin, home prices are up 20% and inventory is scarce as retirees have discovered northeast Wyoming. That has the region bucking a national trend of a cooling housing market. “We have record low inventory,” one real estate agent said.

Renée JeanJuly 31, 2026

$1.8M Settlement Puts Star Plunge On Track To Reopen After Closed For 18 Months

Star Plunge in Thermopolis is on track to reopen after a $1.8 million settlement between Wyoming State Parks and its previous operator has kept it closed since January 2025. “It won’t happen today, but hopefully soon,” said a state parks official.

Renée JeanJuly 31, 2026

Historic Drought Ends Irrigation Season Early For Eastern Wyoming Farmers

Pathfinder Irrigation District will shut off its main canal next week after record-low snowpack and historic drought have left too little water to finish the growing season in eastern Wyoming. Around Wheatland, users had just 14 days of water.

Kate MeadowsJuly 31, 2026

Driving cattle to winter pasture near Hulett, Wyoming.

Federal Judge OKs Cattle And Beef Price-Fixing Suit Against 'Big Four' Meatpackers

A federal judge has OK'd a class-action price-fixing lawsuit against the nation’s four largest meatpackers. "The packers have controlled the destiny of beef for decades," Crook County rancher Tyler Lindholm said. "People are starting to push back."

Kate MeadowsJuly 30, 2026

No Trump Executive Order: Livestock Director Says Electronic Cattle Tags Here To Stay

Wyoming Livestock Board Director Steve True told state lawmakers in Casper on Tuesday that electronic ear tags for cattle are here to stay. A hoped-for executive order from President Trump rescinding the electronic tag requirement didn’t happen, he said.

Mark HeinzJuly 28, 2026

Cheyenne Frontier Days is basically a 10-day part with concerts, rodeo and other events, but the party isn’t confined to the CFD grounds. It spell out into Wyoming’s capital city, where bars and restaurants can do double their normal business. The arena floor at Frontier Park is rebranded as The Party Zone at night for standing-room-only concert-goers, who can even buy fast passes to get closer to the stage.

Cheyenne Turns Into Wyoming’s Party City For 10 Days During Frontier Days

Cheyenne Frontier Days is basically a 10-day party with concerts, rodeo and other events, but the party isn’t confined to the CFD grounds. It spills out into Wyoming’s capital city, where bars and restaurants can do double their normal business.

Renée JeanJuly 26, 2026

Patient Attacks Rock Springs ER Nurse And Chases Him Through Hospital

A patient attacked a Rock Springs emergency nurse, breaking his nose and chasing him through Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County this past week. "He was fully focused on trying to get me," the nurse said. Health care leaders say this is not unique.

Zakary SonntagJuly 26, 2026

It’s been more than four years since Cromwell Island on the west side of Flathead Lake in northwest Montana went on the market. Will anyone buy their own private island for the $72 million asking price? The 45,000-square-foot French-style villa is unfinished inside.

Maybe This Is The Year Someone Will Finally Buy $72 Million Montana Private Island

It's been four years without a buyer for Montana’s most expensive luxury estate, a 350-acre private island with a huge unfinished 45,000-square-foot villa. The $72 million property also features a boat dock that can accommodate a 70-foot yacht.

Anna-Louise JacksonJuly 25, 2026

Stolen 12-Foot Sinclair Dinosaur Bolted To 100-Foot Cliff Over Yellowstone River

A 12-foot-long dinosaur nicknaed Dino that usually stands outside a Sinclair gas station near Gardiner, Montana, was stolen Sunday night. It reappeared bolted to a 100-foot cliff face overlooking the Yellowstone River.

Andrew RossiJuly 24, 2026

Mariann and Maria Eckendorf with alpaca scarves.

More And More Wyoming Ranchers Are Raising Alpacas And Not Just For Their Fleece

In Wyoming beef country, many small ranchers now raise alpacas. Their fleece is great and their poop is exceptional for growing vegetables. Plus, their temperament is unmatched. “They're the easiest livestock animal we have ever dealt with," one owner said.

Wendy CorrJuly 19, 2026

Gary Engman is building the Cowboy Starship just West of Dubois, 12 miles from the Teton County line.

Inside The ‘Cowboy Starship,’ A $7.95 Million Off-Grid Mansion In Remote Wyoming

A Dubois man is betting a remote 9,000-square-foot, $7.95 million off-grid mansion made from reclaimed wood can lure Jackson Hole-level buyers across the Teton County line to Fremont County. “I have more wildlife on my ranch than Yellowstone,” he said.

Renée JeanJuly 19, 2026

A packed house turned out in Evanston's Roundhouse to hear answers about Prometheus Hyperscale's proposed data center in Uinta County.

Opponents Of Massive Data Center In Uinta County Launch Petition For Court Review

Opponents of Prometheus Hyerpscale’s massive data center near Evanston are challenging permits and zoning for the project due to fears about water, energy, and land use. Supporters say the project is a rare lifeline for Uinta County’s struggling economy.

Renée JeanJuly 17, 2026

Protesters will gather on the Wyoming Capitol steps Saturday as Cheyenne joins a nationwide day of demonstrations opposing the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers.

Cheyenne To Join National Protest Against Data Centers; Detractors Laugh

Protesters will gather on the Wyoming Capitol steps Saturday as Cheyenne joins a nationwide day of demonstrations opposing data centers. Organizers say it's a way to protect "our way of life" while detractors lampoon them as "modern-day Luddites."

Kate MeadowsJuly 17, 2026

Galloping Horse Is Galloping Again Over The Wrangler In Downtown Cheyenne

The Galloping Horse is galloping again — or at least it will be when someone at The Wrangler turns the power on. After years of being inoperable, the iconic 400-pound folk art cowboy was fixed, refurbished and put back in place Thursday morning.

Greg JohnsonJuly 16, 2026

Ranchlands Near Wheatland Eyed For $26 Billion 'Transformational' Data Center

A company called Site Layer 4 wants to rezone 5,344 acres of ranchland near Wheatland for a data center and power plant. The project, they say, adds 300 jobs and substantial tax revenue, but neighbors worry about water, wildlife and the viewshed.

Renée JeanJuly 13, 2026

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