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A home for sale in Cheyenne in this file photo.

Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage: Crazy, Or Crazy Like A Fox?

President Donald Trump has floated the idea of 50-year mortgages to help people afford to buy homes in America. Some are calling it a crazy idea, while others says it's crazy like a fox and will spark a new wave of home ownership.

Renée JeanNovember 17, 2025

Over the course of about four hours, Brooke Foth estimates that she plucked more than 1,000 quills from a dead porcupine, which is more than enough to keep her busy for the next year.

Montana Woman Plucks Her Own Quills From Porcupines To Make Unique Jewelry

When a porcupine became a farm pest, Montana jeweler Brooke Foth turned its quills into art. It took about four hours to pluck 1,000 quills from the dead rodent to craft her unique jewelry creations.

Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 16, 2025

This man is suspected of being the serial luggage thief who has been swiping baggage from travelers at Denver International Airport for months. That has Cowboy State residents who frequently fly out of DIA on alert, while smaller Wyoming airports say they don't have the same problem.

Serial Luggage Thief Keeps Ripping Off Bags At DIA; Wyoming Airports Don't Have That Problem

A serial luggage thief has been swiping baggage from travelers at Denver International Airport for months. That has Wyoming residents who frequently fly in and out of DIA on alert, while smaller Wyoming airports say they don't have the same problem.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 16, 2025

Freshmen and sophomore photography students from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, photograph the 11 vintage airplanes that were recently aucioned off in Greybull.

11 Vintage Planes Bought In Big Horn County To Become Art, Scrap Or Land In Museums

Many of the 11 vintage aircraft recently sold in a Big Horn County auction still have some life left ahead of them. Some will become museum exhibits or art projects, while others are being scrapped. But most of the Greybull aviation “Boneyard” remains intact.

Andrew RossiNovember 14, 2025

The Colorado River feeds agriculture in southwest Colorado downriver from its headwaters in Wyoming.

Wyoming, Six Other Basin States Miss Key Colorado River Deadline

Wyoming and six other Colorado River basin states missed a key deadline to agree on water use, but talks continue. They now have until February before the federal government may impose its own plan.

Mark HeinzNovember 14, 2025

Gov. Mark Gordon talks about his economic road map for Wyoming's future during his keynote address at the Wyoming Business Alliance Annual Governor's Conference.

Wyoming's Energy Sector An Economic Wild Card, Gordon Says

Affordable and workforce housing remain challenges for Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon said Thursday during a Laramie business conference. But the energy sector is a wild card that could bring new opportunities, if the state is willing to wrestle with change.

Renée JeanNovember 14, 2025

Speaking at the Governor's annual business conference on Wednesday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Utah and Wyoming should embrace the need for data centers. “What’s happening in energy is unlike anything that’s happened in my lifetime,” Cox said. Region 8 EPA Administrator Cyrus Western asks Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to talk about the rapidly changing energy landscape in the West.

Utah Gov. Tells Wyoming Audience Go, Go, Go On Data Centers

Speaking at the governor's annual business conference on Wednesday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Utah and Wyoming should embrace the need for data centers. “What’s happening in energy is unlike anything that’s happened in my lifetime,” Cox said.

Renée JeanNovember 13, 2025

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.

ProRodeo Hall of Fame And PRCA Looking To Move To Wyoming

After 46 years in Colorado Springs, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and ProRodeo Hall of Fame are considering a move 183 miles north on Interstate 25 to Cheyenne, home of Cheyenne Frontier Days and its “Daddy of ’Em All” rodeo.

Renée JeanNovember 12, 2025

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Laramie County Residents Get 5 Hours' Notice Of Emergency Power Shut-Off

Residents in neighborhoods west of Cheyenne got five hours' notice Monday afternoon of an emergency power shut-off. Black Hills Energy says high winds and dry conditions prompted the response.

Renée JeanNovember 11, 2025

Record beef prices are reshaping the ranching landscape as aging ranchers weigh cashing out and selling off their herds. Others are holding on for another profitable year, creating the tightest ranch real estate market in decades.

Wyoming Ranchers Cheer Trump’s Meat Packer Probe, Say Don’t Stop There

Wyoming ranchers have been calling for investigations of large meat packers for decades, and are cheering President Trump's move to do that. But they say don't stop there, because the system is broken and Congress needs to change the laws.

Renée JeanNovember 10, 2025

L&H Industrial uses the latest technology for precision machining, like this large plasma cutter.

How Wyoming Is Trying To Become A Player In America’s Manufacturing Comeback

Wyoming business leaders say the effort to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. is an existential crisis for America and the world. Gillette businessman Mike Wandler, whose company makes components for NASA, says restoring the balance of power is critical.

Renée JeanNovember 09, 2025

In 1881, telephone service arrived in the modern city of Cheyenne, Wyoming. But for most rural residents, phones did not become common until 70 years later partly because without insulators, lightning strikes proved dangerous.

Wyoming History: Early Rural Telephones Were Convenient — And Dangerous

In 1881, telephone service arrived in the modern city of Cheyenne, Wyoming. But for most rural residents, phones did not become common until decades later partly because without insulators, lightning strikes proved dangerous.

Jackie DorothyNovember 09, 2025

A Casper couple is restoring the historic 115-year-old Mercer House right across from Natrona County High School. They couldn’t find what they were looking for in the local housing market, so they’re giving the old home a complete makeover.

Casper Couple Giving 115-Year-Old Mercer House A Complete Makeover

A Casper couple is restoring the historic 115-year-old Mercer House right across from Natrona County High School. They couldn’t find what they were looking for in the local housing market, so they’re giving the old home a complete makeover.

Renée JeanNovember 08, 2025

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Wyoming Airports Warn Of Cancellations, Delays Due To Shutdown

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Jackson WalkerNovember 08, 2025

K.J. Gillenwater has channeled her knowledge of the military and national security from a career as a Navy Russian linguist into a successful sci-fi book series, "The Genesis Machine." She lives in Cody and also writes rom-coms and supernatural thrillers.

Wyoming Author Channels Career As A Navy Russian Linguist Into Her Books

K.J. Gillenwater has channeled her knowledge of the military and national security from a career as a Navy Russian linguist into a successful sci-fi book series, "The Genesis Machine." She lives in Cody and also writes rom-coms and supernatural thrillers.

Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2025

Cows belonging to Sheridan-area rancher Dan Reinke wear solar-powered electronic collars as part of a “virtual fencing” system. Such systems could replace physical livestock fences in some places.

Wyoming Cows Go High-Tech With Electronic Collars And ‘Virtual Fencing’

Cows across Wyoming might soon be corralled by electronic collars that vibrate to tell them where to go, or shock them when they stray. It’s called “virtual fencing.”

Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025

The Rockefeller family has owned a remote retreat with unparalleled Grand Teton views for going on a half-century. The property has just hit the market for $12.9 million.

One-Of-A-Kind Rockefeller Family Retreat In Jackson Hole Lists For $12.9M

The Rockefeller family has owned a remote retreat with unparalleled Grand Teton views for going on a half-century. The property has just hit the market for $12.9 million.

Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025

Wyoming started taxing electric vehicle drivers who plug into charging stations this month. Now a pro-EV group wants the new fee paused, saying it unfairly triple-taxes EV drivers. WYDOT says it's enforcing an existing law after broader EV reforms failed.

Colorado Tops In EV Sales, Wyoming Near Bottom — But An ‘Infrastructure Pioneer’

Colorado leads the nation in electric vehicle sales, with nearly a third of all new cars sold being EVs. Wyoming is near the bottom of the list at 44th, but it’s an "infrastructure pioneer" as one of the top states for EV charging.

David MadisonNovember 03, 2025

The Parrot has occupied the same storefront since the 1920s and employees even joke that it's haunted by the first owners.

Willy Wonka Has Nothing On This Over-The-Top Montana Candymaker

Willy Wonka has nothing on the Parrot Confectionary in Helena, Montana. It’s been making over-the-top candies for more than 100 years, and still does it all by hand.

Anna-Louise JacksonNovember 02, 2025

More than 70 years ago, an auto parts maker had an it’s-so-simple-it’s-brilliant idea — replace your car’s oil filter with a roll of toilet paper. The company still makes its TP filter system, which many claim works far better than standard filters.

Why Not Filter Your Car’s Oil With A Roll Of Toilet Paper?

More than 70 years ago, an auto parts maker had an it’s-so-simple-it’s-brilliant idea — replace your car’s oil filter with a roll of toilet paper. The company still makes its toilet paper filter system, which it and some wrench-turners claim works better than standard filters.

Jackie DorothyNovember 02, 2025

Dale and Janet Veseth of Phillips County, Montana, made history recently by donating their $21.6 million ranch to a nonprofit they helped found in the name of preserving family ranching on the great northern plains.

Couple Donate Legacy 38,000-Acre, $21 Million Cattle Ranch To Keep It A Ranch

Dale Veseth runs cattle on the same Montana ranch his father did and his grandfather before him. He’s now donated the 38,000-acre, $21 million ranch to the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, which will ensure that it stays a working cattle operation rather than being sold off or converted to other uses.

David MadisonNovember 01, 2025

A rumor that Ukranian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.

No, Zelenskyy Isn’t Buying 916,000-Acre Pathfinder Ranches — But Someone Is

A rumor that Ukrainian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.

Renée JeanOctober 28, 2025

Wyoming is famous for its historic frontier forts, and will soon have another one more than 150 years since the last was built. Mountain men broke ground on Fort Sublette last weekend in Pinedale, and it's expected to be open by next summer.

Museum Of The Mountain Man Building Wyoming's Newest Frontier Fort

Wyoming is famous for its historic frontier forts, and will soon have another one more than 150 years since the last was built. Mountain men broke ground on Fort Sublette last weekend in Pinedale, and it's expected to be open by next summer.

Andrew RossiOctober 26, 2025

Master bladesmith Audra Draper of Riverton specializes in making knives. She also makes other metal products, such as this trivet, forged from an old horseshoe.

Riverton Master Bladesmith Forges Beauty And Function Into Every Knife

Audra Draper of Riverton is a master bladesmith who forges knives that blend art and utility. The first woman to earn the master title from the American Bladesmith Society, she’s kept her craft — and business — burning for decades.

Mark HeinzOctober 26, 2025

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