Renée Jean
Renée Jean is the business and tourism reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Cheyenne. Previously, Renée spent seven years covering energy and agriculture in North Dakota and Montana. She has won many writing awards over a 30-year career, and has written magazine articles for Guideposts.
Latest from Renée Jean
Carloads Of Turkeys Arrive To Help Cheyenne Barber’s Drive To Feed Military For Thanksgiving
Dozens of turkeys have flowed-in after Cowboy State Dailys story on a barber from Cheyenne's quest to feed military personnel who are away from home every Thanksgiving.
Renée JeanNovember 14, 2022
Judge Extends Injunction Blocking Albertsons’ $4 Billion Payout Ahead Of Proposed Kroger Merger
About 750 Wyoming Kroger and Albertsons workers keeping tabs on monster merger that could impact their jobs and the food availability landscape across much of the U.S. West.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
New Fallen Veterans Memorial Displays Names Of More Than 1,670 Wyoming Soldiers
More than 1,670 names of fallen veterans from Wyoming are displayed on the newest statewide memorial -- the Fallen Veterans Memorial -- which will be unveiled in Casper on Saturday.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
‘Dear Sirs’: The Untold Story Of Sgt. Silvio J. Pedri, A Wyoming Prisoner Of War
Wyoming documentary filmmaker Mark Pedri knew his grandfather had served in World War II, but it wasnt until after Sgt. Silvio J. Pedri died that his grandson learned he was one of the historic Men of the Iron Metz in a Soviet prisoner of war camp.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
Wyoming Veteran, Former Fire Chief Wins On ‘Wheel of Fortune’
After appearing on Wheel of Fortune this week, Casper's Gary Wood said things that looked easy in his living room were not as easy in the studio.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
Yellowstone Park’s Mammoth Hotel To Remain Closed For Winter
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone National Park wont open this winter after all. Park officials say winter weather and supply chain issues have delayed the completion date.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
Cheyenne Barber Opens Home, Heart To Thousands Of Military On Thanksgiving
What began as helping one distraught airman at Thanksgiving years ago, has evolved into an annual effort that feeds thousands. Despite challenges this year with a nationwide turkey shortage, Glen Chavez says failure isnt an option.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
Wyoming Turkey Prices More Than Double Due To Inflation, Bird Flu; Shortages To Impact Thanksgiving
Wyoming consumers will receive a price shock when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Retail prices for fresh boneless, skinless turkey breast hit a new record at $6.70 per pound 112% higher than the same time last year.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
California Sells $2 Billion Powerball Winner; Wyoming Shut Out Again
Lottery officials announced Tuesday that a winning $2 billion Powerball ticket was sold in California. Wyoming remains one of four states that participate in the lottery that hasn't had a winner.
Renée JeanNovember 08, 2022
Wyoming Powerball Sales Breaking Records In Chance To Win $1.9 Billion Jackpot
Despite the astronomical odds, more people than ever before are purchasing Powerball tickets in Wyoming for the chance to win $1.9 billion.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2022
Paralyzed Woman Who Inspired Netflix Movie “Walk. Ride. Rodeo.” In Wyoming This Week
It was on a drive through Wyoming in 2010 when an up-and-coming rodeo star crashed her truck and lost use of her legs. What followed was an inspirational journey of faith, determination and work to disprove the doctors who said shed never ride again.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2022
Remote Wyoming Road A Winter Lifeline For Yellowstone Towns
For residents of Mammoth, Wyoming, and Cooke City, Montana, the Old Gardiner Road is more than a historic stagecoach trail, its the only way in and out for them during winter. Its also the only lifeline for the areas winter tourism industry.
Renée JeanNovember 06, 2022
Wyoming’s Kroger-Albertsons Stores Among Nearly 5,000 Impacted By $24.6 Billion Merger
A Wyoming union representative is cheering a court decision in Washington state to block a $4 billion Albertsons dividend payment to shareholders, which some say was a move to devalue the company and force the FTC to approve an announced merger with Kroger.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2022
Wyoming Tax Revenues Top $1 Billion For Fiscal Year 2022; Increase Of 10.1% Year-Over-Year
Wyomings 4% sales and use tax collections were a little more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2022, an increase of 10.1% year over year. That is near the record levels of fiscal year 2015.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
Four State Attorneys General Are Suing Over Albertsons – Kroger Merger
Four states have filed lawsuits in response to the mega grocery merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
Cheyenne Brothers Build Multi-Million Dollar International “Slime” Business
What started as a hobby for Cheyenne brothers Mark and Joe Whiteaker has turned into a multi-million dollar international "slime" business. Their products sell in more than 800 locations across the world.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
With 28,000 Job Openings And 9,000 Job Seekers, Help Wanted All Over Wyoming
Tim Giersch with Papa Johns in Cheyenne would hire 20 full- and part-time people today if he could. But like many other Wyoming businesses, a lack of available workforce has forced the stores to cut hours and close earlier.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022
Inflation In Wyoming Sees Largest Jump In 41 Years
Inflation in Wyoming continues to post double-digit increases for transportation and food, based on Wyomings latest cost-of-living report. The inflation rate of 10.1% is the highest increase since 1981.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022
Halloween Good For Wyoming Candymakers, But Not As Sweet As Christmas
While Halloween is the biggest day for candy sales nationwide, thats not the case for Wyomings own candymakers. Cowtown Candy in Cody say Christmas and Thanksgiving are bigger.
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2022
Monitoring Workers A Growing Trend, But Wyoming Researcher Finds It Often Backfires
A University of Wyoming researcher studying workplace monitoring gave participants a series of tasks as well as an opportunity to cheat. Those who had been told they would be watched were more likely to cheat their employers than those who didnt know they were being monitored.
Renée JeanOctober 31, 2022
Wyoming High Schooler Finds Career Path Through Apprenticeship
While some communities have robust, active apprenticeship efforts for high school students, others dont. The Legislatures Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee is discussing a bill that would expand apprenticeship programs statewide.
Renée JeanOctober 29, 2022