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Wyoming needs tens of thousands of new homes, but only a fraction of the need is under construction because builders say the math doesn’t work. Middle-class wages aren’t high enough to afford to buy houses while home-building costs just continue to rise.

Why A Shortfall Of More Than 20,000 Homes Isn’t Enough To Get Wyoming Building

Wyoming needs tens of thousands of new homes, but only a fraction of the need is under construction because builders say the math doesn’t work. Middle-class wages aren’t high enough to afford to buy houses while home-building costs just continue to rise.

Renée JeanJune 21, 2026

Wyoming’s understaffed prisons have 109 vacant positions, despite years of recruiting efforts. Now they're turning to military veterans because “there's not too many people in prison that are there for singing too loud in church,” said a former official. Above, a pair of Wyoming correcrtions officers move an inmate in a file photo.

Facing Huge Staffing Shortfalls, Wyoming Prisons Recruiting Military Veterans

Wyoming’s prisons have 109 vacant positions, despite years of recruiting. Now they're turning to military veterans because of their training. "The veterans we recruited were excellent correctional officers," said former corrections chief Bob Lampert.

Kolby FedoreJune 21, 2026

Most tourists see just 5% of Yellowstone from roads and boardwalks. Bozeman filmmaker Stephen Quayle has spent 50 years filming the places most never reach. “It’s like a whole different world,” he said. “You literally wouldn’t know you’re on planet Earth.”

The Yellowstone You’ll Never See: Filmmaker Spends 50 Years Capturing Its Secrets

Most tourists see just 5% of Yellowstone from roads and boardwalks. Bozeman filmmaker Stephen Quayle has spent 50 years filming the places most never reach. “It’s like a whole different world,” he said. “You literally wouldn’t know you’re on planet Earth.”

Renée JeanJune 21, 2026

Lou Taubert chats with a customer while sporting a cowboy hat and wild rag — staples of western style that remain popular with both ranchers and rodeo fans.

Rodeo Week In Casper Means Mustaches, Mullets And Visitors Buying Up Western Wear

Fringe, pearl snaps and enough cologne to stun a horse. For one week each June, thousands of competitors, families, vendors and spectators pour into Casper for the College National Finals Rodeo. Judging by the attendees, western fashion is alive and well.

Kolby FedoreJune 20, 2026

Miners brought their families with them to the coal mining camps and the children attended small schools, usually with just one teacher. When not in school, Stanely Kuzara said that it was fun to play in the hills, around the mines and, during the winter, on the iced over river.

Wyoming History: Surviving A Dangerous Childhood Growing Up In Coal Town Of Dietz

The ghost town of Dietz was once a thriving coal mining community near Sheridan. Stanley Kuzara grew up around the mines where explosions were commonplace. Families would rush to the mines to discover if the men working that shift had survived.  

Jackie DorothyJune 20, 2026

The giant Winchester rifle on top of what used to be Jack's Sports in Cody, which adopted the motto "Everything Under the Gun."

What The Heck … Is That 30-Foot-Long Winchester On Top Of A Building In Cody?

On July 4, 1976, John Wayne paraded through Cody with a 30-foot-long Winchester rifle. 50 years later, that rifle was still sitting on a rooftop next to the Irma Hotel until it was temporarily taken down but it will make its glorious return by July 4.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2026

The National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois has something new — a reproduction of the Vietnam War gun truck nicknamed “Uncle Meat.” The name is from a 1969 rock album a lieutenant would "listen to while he was stoned,” said museum owner Dan Starks.

Legend Of Vietnam War Gun Truck ‘Uncle Meat’ Lives On At Wyoming Museum

The "Uncle Meat" gun truck is the latest important artifact at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois. “I know a lot of these truck drivers and a bunch of them ended up dying of Agent Orange and nobody knows their story,” the museum's owner said.

Renée JeanJune 20, 2026

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Casper Man Selling His 1984 AMC Eagle 'Chick Magnet' Because Wife Wants It Gone

A Casper man says his wife is making him sell his beloved Bigfoot-hunting rig — a lifted 1984 AMC Eagle wagon with 150,000 miles he says attracts too much female attention. "I knew this day would come, but that doesn't make it hurt any less,” he said.

Kolby FedoreJune 20, 2026

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Joan Barron: Revisiting Ebola, And 'The Hot Zone'

Columnist Joan Barron writes, "That old horror disease, Ebola, is back in the news, most unfortunately and prevention is on high alert. Given that there was nearly an outbreak of Ebola in this country years ago, these precautions are understandable."

Joan BarronJune 20, 2026

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Bill Sniffin: Texas Humidity To Wyoming Coolness – A Wonderful Summer Transition

Columnist Bill Sniffin reminds: “Traveling by air from Wyoming is always an adventure. It has been a truism that even when you die and go to heaven, you still have to go through Denver first.”

Bill SniffinJune 20, 2026

Big Piney resident Steve Nelson took this photo of a tornado he spotted on Saturday at about noon.

Rare Tornado Spotted In Sublette County On Saturday

A tornado made a rare appearance in Sublette County on Saturday, bringing with it more than 700 power outages. Meteorologist Don Day called it a "landspout" tornado which has the capability of 90 mph winds. "They can certainly cause damage," Day said.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2026

A young female grizzly named Storm had a bloody muzzle after devouring a calf elk alive in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Tourists Learn That Nature Can Be Brutal When Grizzly Attacks Elk Calf

Tourists in Yellowstone got a brutal taste of reality Thursday when a grizzly went after a live elk calf and devoured it. John Winnie, an ecology professor at Montana State who was there, said most people don't "grasp just how high elk calf mortality is."

Mark HeinzJune 20, 2026

The American Dream Drive-In in Powell is the last true drive-in still operating in Wyoming.

Wyoming’s Last Drive-In Theater, Powell’s American Dream, Open For 78th Season

The American Dream in Powell, Wyoming’s last operating drive-in theater, has survived since 1949 as a retro experience for movie-goers. The current owner bought it in 2004 just to save it. “I didn't want it to get knocked down," Kathleen Heny said.

Renée JeanJune 20, 2026

“Veronika,” an extremely rare near-perfect Triceratops skull from eastern Wyoming, has been unveiled in a museum in the Netherlands. “The preparation, mounting, and remodeling of the missing pieces took 1,500 hours,” said the museum curator.

Rare Near-Perfect Wyoming Triceratops Skull Debuts In Netherlands Museum

“Veronika,” an extremely rare near-perfect Triceratops skull from eastern Wyoming, has been unveiled in a museum in the Netherlands. Norwegian paleontologists were so excited by the find that they are sending more teams out to areas near Lusk to search for more.

Andrew RossiJune 20, 2026

Helicopters, artificial intelligence, and geology are giving a modern mining company a second shot at finding gold in Wyoming fields that fizzled out more than a century ago. "We’re really targeting larger-scale gold,” said a company official. Above, the Carissa Mine and Mill in South Pass City.

How Modern Technology Is Reshaping The Search For Gold In Historic Wyoming Mines

Helicopters, artificial intelligence, and geology are giving a modern mining company a second shot at finding gold in historic Wyoming mines. The company believes there's a hidden gold belt and technology allows them to see 400 meters below the surface.

Renée JeanJune 20, 2026

The blinking red neon “Vacancy” sign that Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak installed outside the county jail 18 months ago and national attention from his “Truck Around and Find Out” sweeps of commercial drivers has attracted some potential new, temporary jail visitors — a film crew from the Discovery Channel show “120 Hours Behind Bars.”

Discovery Channel Wants To Film Reality Show In Laramie County Sheriff Kozak's Jail

The Discovery Channel wants to film an episode of its reality show "120 Hours Behind Bars" in the Laramie County jail. It's the latest bit of national attention Sheriff Brian Kozak has received since his "Truck Around and Find Out" sweeps made national news

Kerry DrakeJune 20, 2026

This week is the 55th anniversary of one of the most daring — or insane — feats in Wyoming history when Bill Briggs became the first to ski down the face of Grand Teton. “It's probably now or never,” he said about passing the point of no return.

It’s Been 55 Years Since Bill Briggs Became The First To Ski Down Grand Teton

This week marks the 55th anniversary of one of the most daring feats in Wyoming history, when Bill Briggs — the “father of extreme skiing” — became the first person to ski down the face of Grand Teton. “It was harder than I thought,” the 94-year-old recalled.

Kerry DrakeJune 20, 2026

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Cowboy State Daily Show with Jeff - Saturday, June 20, 2026

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Jake NicholsJune 20, 2026

New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, left, holding a 3D-printed ghost gun, stands with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, middle, and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, who is holding a machine gun conversion device called an auto-sear.

California, New York Aim To Ban 3D Printers That Can Make ‘Ghost Guns’

In the latest twist in efforts to ban 3D-printed “ghost guns,” lawmakers in New York and California are pushing to ban printers capable of making them. From a technical standpoint, the bans won’t work, said Kevin Thomas, owner of T&G 3D Printing in Basin.

Mark HeinzJune 20, 2026

A viral video posted to Magnetic Norse on X.com shows a man revving his motorcycle until it pops, prompting a visit from a police officer who said the noise sensors “triangulated” the sound.

We Know Surveillance Cameras Are Being Used, But So Are Surveillance Microphones

While Wyoming debates surveillance cameras, what's gone largely unsung and un-debated is sound sensor technology. Law enforcement authorities in Cheyenne say they are using noise sensors to detect gunshot sounds. Some worry it could lead to "mission creep.”

Clair McFarlandJune 20, 2026

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Dennis Sun: Ag Producers Can Learn From Dairy

Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Dairies have turned to technology to manage their water use and they are utilizing a number of other management tools. They have also learned to push back on fake milk products. I salute the dairy industry for all they are doing."

Dennis SunJune 19, 2026

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Jonathan Lange: Children Deserve Stronger Marriage Laws

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, "No-fault divorce laws hurt both men and women. But they hurt children most of all. Our family crisis didn’t happen naturally. It happened when progressives deleted a century of wisdom."

Jonathan LangeJune 19, 2026

Michael Odom, a 33-year-old Lander man, faces up to 42 years in prison in connection with the Wednesday evening Riverton crash in which two people died.

Lander Man Faces Homicide Charges, 42 Years In Double Fatal Riverton Crash

A Lander man faces homicide charges and up to 42 years in prison in connection with a Wednesday Riverton crash that killed two people. “I’m terribly sorry about what happened,” he said in court on Friday. “I’ve just been fighting addiction my whole life.”

Clair McFarlandJune 19, 2026

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Rock Springs Man Accused Of Torturing Woman For Days With Razor Blade And Fork

A Rock Springs man was in court Thursday, accused of holding a woman captive for days and torturing her with a razor blade and fork. "I will murder your cat,” police say he told her. "I will murder your ... family if you get the cops involved."

Kolby FedoreJune 19, 2026

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