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New Casper Home Ready For 21-Foot Tumble Inn Cowboy, But Debut Unlikely This Year
Those restoring the historic Tumble Inn Cowboy sign that once stood in Powder River say its debut in downtown Casper will take a little longer. A new home for the 21-foot neon sign is ready, but it's unlikely it will go up this year.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 16, 2025
Wyoming Sheep Jams Reveal Mounting Pressures On Local Ranches And Farms
Wyoming sheep jams are a reminder of the big struggles ranchers face. Rising costs and industry changes threaten family farms, prompting new efforts to protect them.
David MadisonOctober 15, 2025
Hot Carbon Markets Boost Wyoming Ranchers’ Capture Project
A group of Wyoming ranchers is building a massive carbon storage project on their land. The project aims to store carbon dioxide underground, creating new income and supporting the local economy.
Renée JeanOctober 14, 2025
Wyoming’s Data Center Boom Sparks Fears Of Soaring Electric Rates
Wyoming’s growing sector of artificial intelligence and data centers have collectively announced 12.8 gigawatts worth of processing power so far. That has sparked concerns about rising power bills, but not everyone is worried.
Renée JeanOctober 14, 2025
Four Moose Killed By Drivers In Grand Teton, Including Famed Bull 'Elk Antler'
Four moose, including famed bull “Elk Antler,” were killed by speeding drivers in Grand Teton National Park over the past couple of weeks. Authorities say increasing traffic is to blame as "shoulder seasons" are much busier than they used to be.
Mark HeinzOctober 13, 2025
Greybull's Historic Pump House Seeks New Life As Riverside Brewery Or Restaurant
An old pump house in a vacant lot by the Bighorn River in Greybull has had locals talking about the building's potential for years, and this summer when it went up for sale, it caught the attention of HGTV stars and some interested buyers.
David MadisonOctober 12, 2025
Wyoming Sugar Beet Growers Say Ozempic Isn't To Blame For Plunging Sugar Prices
Unlike a national report that blames weight loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, for plunging sugar prices, Wyoming farmers say the real issue is "sugar dumping," where countries subsidize the product, then take it to market at cut-rate, below-market prices.
Renée JeanOctober 12, 2025
Cody Bar Snuffs Out Smoking, Lights Up A New Era
Rocky Mountain Liquor and Lounge, one of Cody's favorite bars, is going smoke-free under new ownership, joining a statewide trend driven more by customer choice than regulation. Wyoming remains one of few states without a mandated smoking ban in bars or restaurants.
Andrew RossiOctober 11, 2025
Of Buffalo Bones And Bison Dreams — Life On Wyoming’s Biggest Bison Ranch
Growing up on the state’s largest bison ranch south of Gillette, Wyoming, Erin Flocchini had a unique childhood. At 55,000 acres and a herd that has ranged as high as 5,000 head at times, Wyoming’s Durham Ranch is among the largest and oldest bison operations in America.
Renée JeanOctober 11, 2025
Lavish Wyoming Property In Daniel Goes To Virtual Auction Block
Wyoming hasn’t typically sold a lot of high-end properties in online auctions, though it’s a rising trend. On October 16, one auction will sell a particularly luxurious home that way in Daniel. Starting bids are in the $4.5 to $6 million range, which boasts 11,337 square feet of living space, 9 bedrooms and 12.5 bathrooms.
Renée JeanOctober 11, 2025
Casper Lands Massive 1.5-Gigawatt Data Center Project on Nearby Ranch
Cheyenne has been stealing all the limelight of late when it comes to large data center announcements. But Casper is about to land one as well, with a huge 1.5-Gigawatt project to be located on a nearby ranch. They say it could employ as many as 600 people.
Renée JeanOctober 09, 2025
"Angry August": Jackson Debates Lodging Tax As Residents Say Crowds Are Annoying
Elected officials in Jackson met Monday to discuss putting a new lodging tax before voters. One councilwoman said she shares concerns with residents who don't want to promote the town anymore. "I mean, people are angry. August went on longer than normal," she said.
David MadisonOctober 07, 2025
$1.2 Billion Data Center Breaks Ground In Cheyenne, CEO Stresses Low Water Impact
At a ceremony to break ground on a $1.2 billion data center in Cheyenne on Tuesday, the CEO of Related Companies stressed that the 184,000-square-foot facility will have a minimum impact on water. "We only build self-contained cooling systems that do not use water,” he said.
Renée JeanOctober 07, 2025
Despite Only Having 1 Carrier, Casper Airport On Pace For 100,000 Passengers
With only one carrier to Denver, Casper/Natrona County International Airport has maintained strong passenger numbers, nearing 100,000 so far this year. Even so, residents say they want more flights and more destinations.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 06, 2025
Wyoming Ranches Cash In On Western Resurgence By Teaching Greenhorns To Ride
Lured by Western movies and TV shows like “Yellowstone,” people are getting drawn to Wyoming to experience cowboy life. Wyoming ranches are cashing in on this Western resurgence by teaching greenhorns to ride horses.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 05, 2025
White Wolf In Douglas Has A New Owner, But You Can Still Get A Shot For A Bullet
The roots of the White Wolf Saloon in Douglas, one of the most interesting bars in Wyoming, go back to 1887. Its new owner is a Douglas native who wants to retain its Old West heritage. That includes the practice of trading a bullet for a drink — a shot for a shot.
Renée JeanOctober 05, 2025
Wyoming Siblings And Their Daylight Computer Get Huge Boost From Joe Rogan
A Wyoming brother and sister are leading the charge for a new, “healthier” way of unplugging while staying connected with their Daylight Computer. The company got a huge boost this summer when the device was praised by popular podcaster Joe Rogan.
David MadisonOctober 05, 2025
Sleep Next To Classic Cars And Retro Kitsch At Gillette Auto Museum Airbnb
For those who love vintage cars and classic Americana, the Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette has it all. If a visit isn’t enough, you can sleep next to the classic autos and retro kitsch at the museum’s new Airbnb.
Renée JeanOctober 05, 2025
Casper Startup Betting On AI Roughneck To Fill Oil Field Gaps Left By Retirements
Experienced roughneck techs in Wyoming's oil and gas fields can hear a pump belt slipping from 20 feet away, but they’re retiring faster than the industry can fill their shoes. A Casper startup is creating an AI roughneck to fill those gaps.
David MadisonOctober 05, 2025
Wyoming College Says Shortage Of Truck Drivers Opens Door For More Women
The trucking industry is short nearly 80,000 drivers to fill jobs that pay near six-figure salaries. Eastern Wyoming College sees that as an opportunity, showing girls how a CDL can lead to great jobs in an industry where only 12.1% are women.
Renée JeanOctober 05, 2025
Wyoming Cattle Baron Otto Franc’s Historic Old West Ranch Lists For $7.95M
Another legacy Wyoming ranch is hitting the real estate market. This time it’s Otto Franc’s historic Old West headquarters on the 288-acre Old Pitchfork Ranch. It’s listing for $7.95 million.
Renée JeanOctober 04, 2025
Can Curling Actually Catch On In The U.S.? Rocky Mountain Fans Say Yes
Wildly popular in Canada all the time — and a passing interest in the U.S. every four years because of the Olympics — the sport of curling is migrating south. In Montana, fans of the sport say that “this weird Scottish game” is growing fast.
Anna-Louise JacksonOctober 04, 2025
Could A Rural Health Facility In Gillette Really Be The Next Mayo Clinic?
Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Gillette believes it can be the Mayo Clinic of the West. They say they’ve had no problem attracting specialists because they're not putting profits first and they don't push them to see patients every 15 minutes.
Renée JeanOctober 04, 2025
Thermopolis Bridge Over Bighorn River Covered With 1.2M Pounds Of Concrete
The Broadway Bridge spanning the Bighorn River in Thermopolis has been closed since July as it gets a major upgrade. On Thursday, crews did a huge single pour of 300 yards — about 1.2 million pounds — of concrete to cover it.
Andrew RossiOctober 03, 2025