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Two adjacent 40-acre lots in Jackson Hole’s elite Spring Gulch area are headed to auction for $21.4 million. They're marketed mainly for their rare views and wildlife neighbors rather than the homes already on them.

Two Rare Jackson Hole Properties With Moose For Neighbors Head To Auction

Two adjacent 40-acre lots in Jackson Hole’s elite Spring Gulch area are headed to auction for $21.4 million. The view is rare and land is much-sought after as there are only 10 vacant land listings in Teton County over 35 acres.

Renée JeanMarch 08, 2026

Joe and Alice Kordonowy bought the Elkhorn in Meeteetse 30 years ago, a rough-and-tumble Wyoming bar. Fights over games of pool and open at 8 a.m., they won over the locals when they realized the new owners “were just down-to-earth oil field trash."

Keeping It In The Family: Meeteetse's Elkhorn Bar Has Rough-And-Tumble Roots

When Joe and Alice Kordonowy bought Meeteetse's Elkhorn Bar & Grill in 1994, Joe had to knock a few heads to prove he was just as tough as the cowboys and oil field workers. It's tamed some over the years but still remains a staple of the community.

Jackie DorothyMarch 08, 2026

Data Centers, Business Parks, And Hotels Fuel Cheyenne Building Boom

With huge data centers, business parks, and hotels moving forward at what seems lightning-like speed, Cheyenne is being reshaped by a building boom. “Cheyenne has never grown like this,” City Councilman Pete Laybourn said. “It’s incredible."

Renée JeanMarch 08, 2026

Sheridan native Ian Munsick is teaming up with The Landmark Hotel and Casino in Deadwood, S.D., to open a Munsick-themed restaurant that will feature live performances in a cowboy bar. (Munsick portrait by Ben Christensen; The Landmark Hotel and Casino courtesy photo in Cowboy State Daily illustration)

Wyoming Country Music Star Ian Munsick Is Opening A Cowboy Bar In Deadwood

Sheridan native Ian Munsick is teaming up with The Landmark Hotel and Casino in Deadwood to open a Munsick-themed restaurant that will feature live performances. "Every time we play Deadwood, there’s always just a huge turnout from Wyoming,” he said.

Renée JeanMarch 07, 2026

Austin Wiggins, Tristin Wiggins, Trent Longtin and Jenny Longtin are the owners of the Meeteetse Meat Co. (not pictured, Dan and Syd Manderfeld). Their goal is to preserve the tradition of butchers in Wyoming and bring back local meat from the big processing plants and from overseas.

Family Revives Small-Town Butcher Tradition In Meeteetse

A Wyoming family is bringing an old-school meat market back to Meeteetse. Trent Longtin said it's about protecting a Wyoming tradition and keeping the meat local. "What we are trying to do is get away from the big plants and overseas meat," he said.

Jackie DorothyMarch 07, 2026

Jeff Garnett started as a customer looking to erase tattoos and replace them with new ones. Then he co-founded Inkless and continues to clear his personal skin slate, making room for new, better tattoos.

People Are Getting Tattoos Removed — Just To Replace Them With New Tattoos

For many people, erasing a tattoo isn't about giving up on body art — it's about clearing space for something better. A national tattoo removal brand opened its first Wyoming location in Casper, bringing cutting-edge laser technology to the state.

David MadisonMarch 07, 2026

How do you sell a one-of-a-kind property in Wyoming's windiest town? Realtor Alexander Lexington says buyers see potential paradise, not peril, in a 20-acre Clark, Wyoming, property with three homes. It is drawing interest despite winds of up to 128 mph.

How To Sell A Home in Wyoming's Windiest Place (Where Gusts Have Reached 128 mph)

How do you sell a one-of-a-kind property in Wyoming's windiest town, where gusts have hit 128 mph? One realtor says buyers see the upside to living in the 20-acre property in Clark, Wyoming. The three home property is drawing interest, he says.

Andrew RossiMarch 06, 2026

Wells Fargo Bank Chooses The Wyoming Reserve In Casper To Store Precious Metals

Wells Fargo has chosen The Wyoming Reserve in Casper to store its precious metals. A University of Wyoming finance professor says that's a big deal for the state. "It signals that Wyoming is no longer just an energy or agriculture story."

Renée JeanMarch 03, 2026

Powell Man Banned From McDonald's After Driving Horses Through Drive-Thru

Powell Farmer Says McDonald's Has Apologized, Will Allow Horses & Wagon In Drive-Thru

After a Powell McDonald's made international headlines last week for banning a farmer who used a drive-thru with a team of horses, the man said the franchise apologized and reversed its ban. “The support across the state has been staggering,” he said.

Andrew RossiMarch 02, 2026

A looming wave of huge Wyoming data centers, a nuclear plant and military upgrades is colliding with an already severe plumber shortage, driving wages sky-high. The crunch comes with new “earn while you learn” jobs.

Wyoming’s Plumber Shortage Collides With Massive Data Center Boom

Wyoming's plumber shortage is about to get worse. Already short on plumbers and pipefitters, creating delays for homeowners and businesses, a huge wave of data centers and mega-projects are sweeping into the state, which will require thousands more.

Renée JeanFebruary 28, 2026

Teton County has again been named the richest in the nation with the No.1 per capita income. That’s a huge turnaround for a county that once was listed as one of the nation’s neediest.

Teton County Continues As The Nation's Richest (And It's Not Even Close)

Teton County has again been named the richest county in the nation with a per capita income of $532,903. Not only is it six times greater than the national average of $73,204 but beats the second-highest county by more than $250,000.

Renée JeanFebruary 28, 2026

The Thunder Plains mile-long horse racing track will be located 10 miles east of Cheyenne.

Bally’s Corp. Eyes Regional Circuit With Thunder Plains, Wyoming’s First 1-Mile Track

International Bally’s Corporation is taking a majority ownership of Wyoming’s new 1-mile track, Thunder Plains, and aims to open this fall near Cheyenne with a $1.6 million racing purse. Long-term, their vision includes a regional horse-racing circuit.

Renée JeanFebruary 27, 2026

Dozens of whistle stops have been revealed for the western leg of Big Boy’s historic coast-to-coast tour. In Wyoming, that includes: Laramie, Medicine Bow, Wamsutter, Rock Springs, and Green River.

Dozens Of Wyoming Stops Announced For New Big Boy Train Western Tour

Dozens of whistle stops have been announced for the western leg of Big Boy’s historic coast-to-coast tour in 2026. In Wyoming, that includes: Laramie, Medicine Bow, Wamsutter, Rock Springs, and Green River.

Renée JeanFebruary 26, 2026

Debbie Pommel speaks with Gov. Mark Gordon after winning the BigWYO award.

From Hawaii Ranch To Wyoming Range: Casper’s Debbie Pummel Is Tourism Award Winner

Hawaii native Debbie Pummel, a Casper resident for 33 years, won Wyoming’s 2026 BigWYO tourism award for her three decades of leadership in the state’s hospitality industry and her dedication to mentoring future tourism professionals.

Renée JeanFebruary 25, 2026

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USDA Reports 15,000 Small Farms Closed or Consolidated Last Year In The U.S.

The U.S. lost 15,000 small farms in 2025 due to being sold or consolidated. Although Wyoming has avoided major losses, Farm Bureau president Todd Fornstrom said, "When you get rid of so many small farms, you’re taking rural people out of rural America."

Andrew RossiFebruary 25, 2026

Wyoming's new tourism chief Dominic Bravo lays out his vision for the Cowboy State's No. 2 industry during his first major public address in a forum moderated by Wyoming Hospitality and Travel Coalition Executive Director Chris Brown.

Wyoming Governor's Tourism Convention 2026: New Tourism Chief Outlines Vision

Wyoming's new tourism chief Dominic Bravo on Monday said the very idea that tourism is a "soft industry" doesn't work for him. Those are fighting words, he says. Tourism is the state’s No. 2 industry, generating nearly $5 billion in economic impact.

Renée JeanFebruary 24, 2026

Uinta County rancherJack Sims is seeing signs of new life in Evanston. New restaurants have opened, new businesses have opened, and he believes that is thanks, in no small part, to the growing role of the horse racing industry.

Horseracing Is Sparking An Equine Economic Boom In Evanston

Uinta County rancher Jack Sims says there are new signs of life in Evanston thanks to the horse racing industry. “There’s over 300 brood mares in the Wyoming breeding program around Evanston,” Sims said. “And it’s bringing a lot of money to this county.”

Renée JeanFebruary 23, 2026

Laramie’s 1937 Hitchcock House was once home to University of Wyoming presidents. Not quite a mansion, the nearly 5,000-square-foot house has hit the market, listing at $1.03 million.

Laramie Mini-Mansion, Former Home For UW Presidents, Hits The Market For $1 Million

Laramie’s 1937 Hitchcock House was once home to presidents at the University of Wyoming. Not quite a mansion, the nearly 5,000-square-foot house has hit the market, listing at $1.03 million.

Renée JeanFebruary 22, 2026

Radiant Manufacturing of Rock Springs is the industry leader in giant sequin displays. In an increasingly digital world, its "old-school" sequin designs stand out with three-dimensional textures and dazzling movement.

Rock Springs Company Makes Giant Sequin Displays For The NFL, Disney, Coca-Cola

When the NFL, Disney and Coca-Cola want to make a dazzling "old school" impression, they call a Rock Springs number. That's where Radiant Manufacturing is located. The world's best known brands contract with Radiant for its patented sequin panel displays.

Andrew RossiFebruary 22, 2026

To ward off coyotes and other predators, some ranchers are attaching flashing ear tags to their livestock.

Ranchers Are Putting Flashing Lights On Cattle And Sheep To Keep Predators Away

Seeking a cheap and effective way to protect livestock from predators, Utah researchers think they have an answer — put flashing lights on sheep and cattle to scare them off. Critics say predators will get used to them and go back to killing livestock.

Mark HeinzFebruary 22, 2026

Billings Animal Shelter Has New Home After PD Burned 200 Pounds Of Meth In Crematorium

The Billings animal shelter finally has a new home months after police flooded it with smoke from 200 pounds of meth burned in a shared crematorium. There still hasn’t been an answer to why the PD burned meth in a crematorium typically used for animals.

Anna-Louise JacksonFebruary 22, 2026

Why The Same Milk Is Dated To Last A Week Longer In Wyoming Than Montana

The same milk sold in both Wyoming and Montana are sometimes tagged with different “sell by” and “best buy” dates, with Wyoming’s being a week longer. The Wyoming Department of Agriculture says It’s all about the bureaucracy of milk.

Renée JeanFebruary 21, 2026

The Albany Lodge west of Laramie was an iconic destination for snowmobilers and ATV riders until it closed in June. It’s reopening under new owners, with a new name, Trailshead Lodge.

Snowmobilers Cheer: Iconic Albany Lodge West Of Laramie Reopening Under New Name

Snowmobilers were disappointed when the iconic Albany Lodge west of Laramie closed in June. But to their delight, it’s set to reopen under new ownership and a new name. “Come in for cold beer, good food and a great time,” the new owners said.

Mark HeinzFebruary 21, 2026

Four Seasons Resort In Jackson Sells For An Estimated $350 Million

A private investment firm, backed by Michael Dell, has purchased the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Jackson Hole for an estimated $350 million. Realtor David Yoder says it's among the largest, single real estate transactions in Jackson Hole history.

Renée JeanFebruary 20, 2026

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