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Sections of Interstate 80 in Wyoming Closed Due to Multiple Accidents
More accidents on Interstate 80 on Friday morning has led the to closure of the Interstate between Laramie and Cheyenne.
January 31, 2020
Wyo Highway Maintenance Costs: Semi-Trucks Extremely Hard on Highways
In comparing the effect of a truck on a road to a car, Ive heard a lot of numbers. The estimate range is anywhere from one truck equals 380 cars to one truck equals 4,000 cars. -- WYDOT Director Luke Reiner
January 31, 2020
Wyoming Beef: Big Marketing Opportunities with Farm-to-Table Movement
Last summer, the Business Council initiated a beef study that could provide beef producers and processors information essential to capitalizing on Wyoming branded beef products.
January 29, 2020
Fly Tying: Ugly Bug Fly Shop Hosts Second Annual “Great Bug Battle”
The Great Bug Battle, entering its second year, gives fly tyers a chance to compete in what organizers describe as an Iron Chef type of contest.
January 28, 2020
Governor Gordon Will Support New Lodging Tax to Promote Tourism
I can support it, Governor Mark Gordon said when asked if he can get behind the concept of a statewide lodging tax to fund the future of tourism.
Bill SniffinJanuary 27, 2020
Farm Bureau Provides Tips for Tackling Springtime Ag Challenges
Spring is fraught with dangers for Wyomings agriculture producers, but networking and planning can help farmers and ranchers mitigate the worst mother nature has to offer.
January 27, 2020
Encampment Hosts 34th Annual Sierra Madre Winter Carnival
A plethora of unusual winter activities awaits those who travel to Encampment this weekend for the towns annual Sierra Madre Winter Carnival. The carnival on Friday and Saturday, entering its 34th year, features activities ranging from the artistic to the athletic, including a snowman painting contest , human saucer bowling”, and snow-golf. The event was…
January 21, 2020
How a 42-Foot, 2,000-Pound Submarine Periscope Ended Up at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens volunteers boast theirs is the only botanic gardens in the nation to have a submarine periscope. But the journey that ended with the periscope finding its new home in Cheyenne took a lot of planning, fast thinking and even more luck.
January 19, 2020
Wyoming Ag Year in Review: Crops Hit Hard in 2019, but There Was a Silver Lining
Agricultural producers were hit hard by weather across Wyoming throughout 2019, but on the upside, government agencies rose to the occasion on many fronts
January 15, 2020
Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby This Weekend
Ice, fish and cash prizes will take center stage this weekend as one of Wyomings most notable ice fishing derbies the Saratoga Lake Ice Fishing Derby marks its 37th year.
January 14, 2020
How Private Weather Companies Work with the National Weather Service
Ever wonder how private weather entities like Wyoming's DayWeather or AccuWeather works with the National Weather Service?
January 08, 2020
Shoshoni to host annual all-women’s rabbit hunt on Saturday
A longtime all-womens hunting competition will enter its 41st year on Saturday as teams take part in the Wyoming Womens 5-Shot Rabbit Hunt near Shoshoni.
January 07, 2020
Welcome to Carbon County ‘Get Your West On!’
Carbon County is 7,897 square miles from the mountains to the deserts. It is known for its rich natural resources, gorgeous mountains, scenic vistas and pristine rivers and streams.
January 03, 2020
West’s influence on Cody grows
The influence of rapper Kanye West on the community of Cody continues to grow after his purchase of a ranch in Park County.
Wendy CorrJanuary 02, 2020
Laramie Lions Club holds first ice fishing derby of the new year
For the angler who likes to catch his or her fish through the ice, this weekend will offer up the first opportunity of the new year to compete in an ice fishing derby.
December 31, 2019
Wyoming’s first ‘SantaCon’ held in Cody
Santa Claus big night may be past for 2019, but before his trip around the world, a party in his honor was held in Cody.
December 30, 2019
Cheyenne stages ninth ‘Ball Drop’ for New Year’s
A nine-year tradition of welcoming the new year with a large, glittering ball will be observed again in Cheyenne this week.
December 30, 2019
Something different for the New Year — a mac&cheese festival
A New Years celebration for those who love macaroni and cheese and may not be able to stay awake until midnight is on tap in Casper on Dec. 31.
December 26, 2019
Merry Christmas, From Santa
Santa has made a list and checked it twice. Cowboy State Daily caught up with the big man at JAX in Cheyenne as he visited with area children to find out who was naughty and nice.
December 25, 2019
Wyoming on the silver screen: A film professor’s Top 5 list
Not many movies are shot in Wyoming, but a handful of great films are set in the state.
December 23, 2019
Repairs on track for collapsed irrigation tunnel near Torrington
As repairs move forward on an irrigation tunnel near Torrington, the Oregon Trail Community Foundation (OTCF) is slated to disperse donations to affected farmers.
December 20, 2019
Brookings Institution eyes Laramie’s downtown success
Laramie is one of three cities selected nationally by the Brookings Institution for a study cataloging the factors involved in creating a vibrant downtown.
December 18, 2019
‘Holidays Around the World’ to be celebrated at Burns library
A celebration of holiday traditions from around the world will greet visitors to the Burns brach of the Laramie County Library on Friday.
December 17, 2019
Online retail’s impact could be opportunity for ‘mom-and-pop shops’
By Ike Fredregill, Cowboy State Daily Online shopping is giving the Cowboy States brick-and-mortar retailers a run for their money, but its also creating new opportunities for local businesses, a Wyoming Business Council spokesperson said. Weve added 74 net new businesses and 168 net new jobs to the Wyoming economy in 2018, said Tom…
December 13, 2019