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Facebook Hides Dubois Military Museum Post Because Thanksgiving Is "Sensitive"
Dan Starks, founder of the nationally-lauded $100 million dollar Museum of Military Vehicles, says Facebook suppressed his post about the origins of Thanksgiving, calling it a “sensitive social issue.”
Clair McFarlandDecember 04, 2023
Wyoming And Taiwan Have Something In Common — A Huge Labor Crunch
Taiwan might seem like an unlikely place to look for ideas to solve Wyoming’s labor force crunch, but it turns out the small island has a lot in common with the Cowboy State. So officials from both locations are working together on finding solutions.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2023
Good Housekeeping Names Casper As Premier Travel Destination, Not Jackson
Hold my beer, Jackson. Good Housekeeping's 2024 travel guide is out and it ranked Casper as the premier western destination in Wyoming, not Jackson or Yellowstone.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2023
Real America: The Bunkhouse Has Great Food But National Anthem Is First On Menu
About 10 miles west of Cheyenne is the Bunkhouse Bar & Grill where every weekend patrons start the evening by singing the national anthem. “It’s a way for us to respect our country and all those who have served for us,” the owner says.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2023
Wyoming’s Outdoor Recreation Can Become An Economic Powerhouse
Outdoor recreation accounts for about 4% of Wyoming’s gross domestic product and has contributed $2 billion to Wyoming’s economy in 2022 and is set to grow. Nationwide, outdoor rec revenues top $1 trillion.
Mark HeinzDecember 03, 2023
Wyoming Experts Say UN’s Anti-Meat Push For Climate Change Doesn’t Add Up
Wyoming industry experts don’t buy the conclusions of a new U.N. report that suggests eating less meat will help the global fight against climate change.
John ThompsonDecember 03, 2023
Meeteetse Chocolatier Takes Annual International Safari For Unique Confections
Every year, Meeteetse Chocolatier Tim Kellogg heads to Europe’s vibrant chocolate scene for a peek at the latest trends. He brings them back to the U.S. a year, and sometimes even two years, before they would normally make it here.
Renée JeanDecember 02, 2023
Willing to Climb High? Electrical Linemen Can Make $200,000+ Their First Year
The demand for electrical linemen has been climbing almost as high as the 180-foot power poles they service — and so have their salaries. Linemen willing to travel can make $200,000+ and Wyoming grads are signing up.
Renée JeanDecember 02, 2023
‘Ford’ Was Edited Off Famous ‘Ford-Wyoming’ Theater Marquis Featured In Chevy Ad
Chevrolet’s new tearjerker of an ad had the word “Ford” edited off the marquis of the famous Ford-Wyoming Theatre in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 01, 2023
Cheyenne Frontier Days Neighbors Fear Live Horse Racing Will Ruin Their Summer
At a public meeting on Wednesday, people who live near the Cheyenne Frontier Days grounds told a company that wants to host live horse racing at the arena that they did not want it and it would ruin the neighborhood.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2023
Blockchain Companies Already Creating Test Wyoming Stable Tokens
A blockchain company recently told top Wyoming officials that it’s already tested a Wyoming digital stable token at least 150,000 times.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2023
Dornan's Restaurant: The Food Is Great But The View Is Unbelievable
If there's a better view from a restaurant in Wyoming, then we haven't seen it. For 100 years, Dornan's restaurant in Grand Teton National Park has provided great food and spectacular views.
Jake NicholsNovember 26, 2023