Las Vegas Sun

May 20, 2024

An American flag blows in the wind next to abandoned buildings in Jeffrey City, Wyo. Since 1980, residents in the former uranium mining town have dropped from 5,000 to about 50. With more uranium being discovered, some say the town might make a comeback.

Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times

An American flag blows in the wind next to abandoned buildings in Jeffrey City, Wyo. Since 1980, residents in the former uranium mining town have dropped from 5,000 to about 50. With more uranium being discovered, some say the town might make a comeback.