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Inside the greenhouse where Wyoming's Drea Hineman simulates zero gravity for lettuces that shes growing. Her work will help astronauts grow their own food someday on the moon.

Space Farming: Wyoming Research Is Changing How We Farm The Arid West And The Moon

In a greenhouse perched a mile above sea level, a Wyoming researcher is helping lay the groundwork for a future where astronauts don’t just visit distant worlds but farm them. Her experiments in space-based agriculture earned her a top NASA rating.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

At the Chinook Winds Lodge in Dubois, guests share the motel with a flock of free-range chickens that produce eggs for the guests. “If you’ve eaten farm-fresh eggs, you know they have that beautiful yolk, and they’re very nutritious," says the owner.

Traveling Wyoming: At Dubois Lodge, Guests Share Motel With Free-Range Chickens

At the Chinook Winds Lodge in Dubois, guests share the motel with a flock of free-range chickens that produce eggs for the guests. “If you’ve eaten farm-fresh eggs, you know they have that beautiful yolk, and they’re very nutritious," says the owner.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

Chase Fisher installs a riser for new electrical service.

Data Centers Behind Huge Pay For Electricians, As High As $260,000 In Some Parts

An explosion of data centers across the U.S. has created an explosion in the need for electricians — and their pay can reach as much as $260,000 a year in some parts. In Wyoming, big six figure salaries are available too but it comes with tradeoffs.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

At Wellborn Farms in Sheridan, fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi make up about 70% of its business. Above, co-owner Allen Wellborn selling sauerkraut and other items at a farmers market.

Once Fringe, Fermented Foods Are Becoming Mainstream Across Wyoming

Fermented foods aren’t on the fringe of the culinary scene anymore, exploding into a $63.3 billion industry across the U.S. In Wyoming, more people are making and eating sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and just about anything else they can ferment.

Renée JeanApril 05, 2026

From Wyoming to Maine to Montana, residents are demanding answers to data center worries about water and power rates. At least one state is close to freezing all new data center construction.

Why There's A Growing Opposition to Data Centers Across Rural America

From Wyoming to Maine to Montana, residents are demanding answers to water and power rate concerns where data center are constructed. "We're not against data centers per se, but we do want to protect our water," said a concerned citizen in Cheyenne.

David MadisonApril 04, 2026

Construction is underway on a $1.2 billion Related Digital data center in the Cheyenne Business Parkway.

Data Center Boom Powers Cheyenne’s Push For Annexation

A boom of huge data centers racing to build out their billion-dollar projects is pushing the city of Cheyenne to annex land to manage the growth. “When a data center comes in, it helps us,” Mayor Patrick Collins said. “It helps the whole state.”

Kate MeadowsApril 04, 2026

Gillette-based L&H Industrial built some of the massive hardware that helped the Artemis II rocket blast off Wednesday taking astronauts to the moon for the first time in 50 years. It’s not the first time the company has built components for NASA.

Wyoming Company Helping US Astronauts Reach The Moon For First Time In 50 Years

Gillette-based L&H Industrial built some of the massive hardware that helped the Artemis II rocket blast off Wednesday taking astronauts to the moon for the first time in 50 years. It’s not the first time the company has built components for NASA.

Renée JeanApril 02, 2026

This bull recently raised by the Connealy Ranch in Nebraska recently sold for $110,000. Its genetics make the bull a prized commodity for its semen, which can sell for big bucks.

‘White Gold’: Bulls With Good Genetics Sell For Big Bucks For Their Semen

Although a bull from the Connealy Ranch in Nebraska just sold for $110,000 at a spring auction, that's not their record. They sold a bull for $500,000 in 2022. And it's all because of the semen. Called “white gold” in the industry, it’s a moneymaker.

Kate MeadowsApril 02, 2026

Former BP chief Bernard Looney has been named CEO of Wyoming startup Prometheus Hyperscale, which plans two AI data centers totaling $30 billion. Looney says Wyoming’s energy edge makes it the right place for the buildout.

Former BP CEO To Lead Prometheus Hyperscale’s $30B Wyoming Data Center Buildout

Former BP chief Bernard Looney has been named CEO of Wyoming startup Prometheus Hyperscale, which plans two AI data centers totaling $30 billion. Looney says Wyoming’s energy edge makes it the right place for the buildout.

Renée JeanApril 01, 2026

Driving cattle to winter pasture near Hulett, Wyoming.

By The Numbers: Wyoming Agriculture Is A $1.6 Billion Industry

Wyoming agriculture may be 93% family owned farms and ranches, but it’s grown into a $1.6 billion industry. The numbers show cattle is the largest driver, and tiny Goshen County is the state’s agriculture giant with production of more than $204 million.

Kate MeadowsApril 01, 2026

Little America Wyoming presents a classic American facade that sets a tone for more than a hotel, it's a small city of its own, complete with a ZIP code.

End Of An Era: Little America Hotel Near Green River Being Torn Down

After decades as a popular oasis on I-80 in southwest Wyoming, the Little America hotel near Green River is being torn down. It needed "so many repairs that it’s not cost-effective," the general manager said. The business is shifting to an RV Park.

Renée JeanMarch 31, 2026

A yellow tag zip-tied to a WY fresh farm freezer shows the meat inside is being retained because the farm is operating without a necessary license.

State Bans Wy Fresh Farm Near Cheyenne From Selling Certain Meats After Complaint

Wy fresh farm near Cheyenne had its cooler locked and was ordered to stop selling certain meats after a state complaint over its license. The owners argue they’re protected under the Wyoming Food Freedom Act and plan to fight the restriction.

Kate MeadowsMarch 31, 2026

In an aerial view, an Amazon Web Services data center is shown. Getty Images. Inset: Gov Mark Gordon, Matt Idler

Wyoming Pitches Itself To Data Center Developers At Closed-Door Jackson Summit

Wyoming leaders and tech giants will discuss whether the state can capture a share of the exploding AI data center boom at a closed-door Jackson summit this week. Google, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon Web Services will all be attending the meeting.

David MadisonMarch 30, 2026

Bull sales in the Wyoming/Montana region are up 30% from a year ago as the trend in high cattle prices continues. Most bulls are selling anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 more than last year.

Holy Cow! Wyoming And Montana Bull Sales Up 30% From A Year Ago

Bull sales in the Wyoming/Montana region are up 30% from a year ago as the trend in high cattle prices continues. Most bulls are selling anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 more than last year. Bulls that go for the highest dollar go to semen companies.

Kate MeadowsMarch 30, 2026

Wyoming has become a top retirement destination, outpacing even Florida and Arizona. Affordability, open spaces, and friendly faces are among the attractions. Walter and Sharon Merschat are retired in Casper. They've salvaged a former notorious drug house in the city, moved it and turned it into an attractive Airbnb. Now it's providing supplemental retirement income for the couple.

Wyoming Ranked Number One Retirement Destination Due To Affordability, Open Spaces

Wyoming has become the top retirement destination in the country, according to a recent census study. Wyoming has 76% more retirees moving to the state than No. 2 South Carolina and 105% more than No. 3 Idaho. “The state’s been wonderful," one retiree said.

Renée JeanMarch 29, 2026

Wind River Canyon White Water Rafting & Fishing has operated for over three decades in Thermopolis, Wyoming. At first they only offered white water rafting trips but as fishing has grown in popularity, the company began guiding fishing trips.

Fishing Boom Creates Wave Of New Businesses On The Bighorn River In Thermopolis

Fishing tourism is booming on the Bighorn River in Thermopolis and that's created niche businesses from fly-tying stores to sandwich shops to shuttles, rentals and real estate. “We have become a destination,” said one fishing guide.

Jackie DorothyMarch 29, 2026

Though dude ranch owners feel pressure to modernize some amenities, like offering WiFi, ranch hands are still waking up in the pre-dawn hours to prepare horses for guests, just as they've done for the past 100 years. Here is the entrance to the A Bar A Ranch near Encampment, Wyoming.

Wyoming Has Half Of The West’s 26 100-Year-Old Dude Ranches

Wyoming has 13 100-year-old dude raches, half of the 26 centennial ranches in the West, according to the Dude Ranchers' Association. They're all featured in "100 Years of Dude Ranching," which documents the industry's century of Western hospitality.

Anna-Louise JacksonMarch 28, 2026

David Brockman, owner of The Coin Shop in Cheyenne, still has about 100 complete state quarters sets. He's been spending them, because he doesn't believe they will ever be worth much more than face value. However, if you happen across a rare "pooping horse" Wyoming quarter, that's worth much more.

Wyoming’s Rare ‘Pooping Horse’ Quarter Could Be Worth A Lot More Than 25 Cents

A die break on Wyoming’s 2007-P state quarter created an infamous error that makes the bucking bronco seem to be “pooping." As most state quarters remain worth face value, a “pooping horse” could be worth up to $100 and maybe more.

Renée JeanMarch 28, 2026

After the warmest winter in Wyoming's history, trees in southern Wyoming are starting to bloom. Shane Smith, former director of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, said it's the earliest bloom he's ever seen. Here, a blooming plum tree in Cheyenne.

"Unprecedented": Cheyenne Trees Blooming More Than A Month Earlier Than They Should

After one of the warmest winters in Wyoming's history, trees in southern Wyoming are starting to bloom. Shane Smith, former director of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, said it's the earliest bloom he's ever seen. "This is all unprecedented," he said.

Andrew RossiMarch 27, 2026

In the same family since 1895, the Antlers Ranch has huge swaths of pristine Wyoming woodland with trophy fishing streams and lots of room to roam.

Historic Antlers Ranch In Meeteetse Sells After 131 Years With Same Family

After 131 years in the May family, Meeteetse’s Antlers Ranch has new owners. Those close to the deal say the new owners want to preserve this storied landscape where bison herds still roam and has been in the same family for five generations.

Renée JeanMarch 27, 2026

Crook County rancher David Ellsbury promised his mother on the day she died that the fourth-generation family ranch would never be developed. By donating it to a land trust last week, he has fulfilled her wishes. “It will never be developed,” Ellsbury said.

Crook County Rancher Donates 2,500-Acre Ranch To Land Trust To Keep It Ranchland

Crook County rancher David Ellsbury promised his mother on the day she died that the fourth-generation family ranch would never be developed. By donating it to a land trust last week, he has fulfilled her wishes. “It will never be developed,” Ellsbury said.

Kate MeadowsMarch 27, 2026

Landry Mabry’s Grand Champion Junior Market Barrow pig sold for $505,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, beating last year’s record of $501,000. His was the top pig of 2,200 pigs in the show.

Holy Cow! Pig Raised By 15-Year-Old Sells For World Record $505,000

A 15-year-old Texas boy sold his champion pig for a record $505,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and gets to keep about 10%. Wyoming FFA's Stacy Broda says although the money is always fun, raising livestock is more about teaching responsibility.

Kate MeadowsMarch 26, 2026

Just in time for tourist season, Cassie's Steakhouse in Cody is having its grand reopening on April 17. The famous restaurant and former brothel has been closed since 2024, but now it's received an extensive remodel to enhance the experience while retaining its history.

Famous Cody Steakhouse To Reopen After Major Remodel

Just in time for tourist season, Cassie's Steakhouse in Cody is having its grand reopening on April 17. The famous restaurant and former brothel, closed since 2024, has received an extensive remodel. “Cassie’s is back," said co-owner Brian Walker.

Andrew RossiMarch 25, 2026

Downtown buildings that are vacant are examples of blight according to the study presented to the city council on Tuesday included a former Chinese restaurant.

Study Finds Blight In All 7 Areas Of Casper; City Council OKs Plan To Move Forward

The Casper City Council on Tuesday gave a study that designated all seven areas of the city with “blight” a thumbs up as a first step toward renovating rundown areas, generating potential revenue and sparking urban renewal.

Dale KillingbeckMarch 25, 2026

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