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DOT continues work to stop falling rock on highway near Cody
Wyomings Department of Transportation is continuing its work to stabilize falling rock that has created a hazard for several years on a highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrDecember 06, 2019
UW students, NCAR Supercomputing Center help improve forecasts in Asia, Africa, South America
In the United States, Japan and a handful of western European countries, people can access state-of-the-art weather forecasts that are updated once an hour.
December 04, 2019
Ice sculpture and parades featured at Gillette’s Holiday Ice Festival
The art of ice sculpting will be on display in Gillette this weekend as the city launches its celebration of the holidays.
December 03, 2019
West brings opera rehearsal to Cody High School
Music students at Cody High School got a glimpse into the world of professional music in November when Kanye West brought the cast of his new opera to Cody for rehearsal.
November 30, 2019
Wandering Weavers works to keep weaving alive
Members of The Wandering Weavers work with hand-operated looms to create beautiful works of textile art.
Wendy CorrNovember 28, 2019
Rock Springs hosts interesting take on ‘Black Friday’ — ‘Plaid Friday’
An interesting twist on Black Friday that puts the emphasis on shopping local is taking place Friday in Rock Springs.
November 26, 2019
Day, Old Farmer’s Almanac agree — it’s going to be a cold winter
The Old Farmers Almanac and one of Wyomings premier weather forecasters are both predicting the same thing for eastern Wyoming this winter cold.
November 26, 2019
Competitive pay, flexibility keys to hiring seasonal workers, say officials
Wyomings unemployment rate is a good indicator of a healthy economy: people are working and therefore able to buy homes, cars and Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.
November 21, 2019
Powell celebration raises money for arts center
Those wishing for an early start to both the holidays and the weekend should head to Powell this week for the citys annual Festival of Trees.
November 19, 2019
Change in the air? Business Forum explores how to move Wyoming forward
Over 600 Wyoming business people and civic leaders filled the halls of Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne as part of the Wyoming Governor's Business Forum.
November 14, 2019
Working dogs to show their skills at Gillette’s Cam-Plex
The art of sheep herding will be on display in Gillette this weekend and the stars of the show will be mans best friend.
November 12, 2019
Proposed increase in alcohol tax rejected by committee
A bill that would have doubled the alcohol taxes in Wyoming was rejected on Wednesday by a legislative committee.
November 07, 2019
Gambling is booming under the radar, hurting players, state coffers
Traditionally, Wyoming takes a conservative stance against the gambling industry, but technological innovations and legal gray areas are moving the state closer to its Wild West roots, a state senator said.
November 06, 2019
Art produced in a hurry for a good cause at Worland’s ‘Mammoth Quick Draw’
Art produced in a hurry and sold to benefit community activities will be the big event this weekend at the Mammoth Quick Draw in Worland.
November 05, 2019
Although far from the R-word, Wyoming’s economy is slowing
Wyomings economy continues to grow, but its at a slower pace than in the past raising the question of whether a recession is in the near future.
October 30, 2019
‘Dia De Los Muertos’ comes to Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
A giant replica of a sugar skull will greet visitors to the Cheyenne Botanic Garden on Friday and Saturday as the facility takes part in the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead.
October 29, 2019
Cody restauranteurs struggle with labor shortages
A low unemployment rate is creating some difficult situations for Codys restaurants.
October 22, 2019
Track terrorists at escape rooms in Douglas
If solving mysteries and tracking down terrorists sounds like a good way to spend some time, then Douglas is the place to be this weekend for an escape room fundraiser.
October 22, 2019
Fall colors depend on spring rains, first frost
Its that time of year again. The pumpkin spice is flowing, the birds are flying south, and according to social media, the leaves are turning.
October 19, 2019
Governor Gordon talks taxes
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talked turkey on taxes at a wide ranging press conference yesterday in Cheyenne.
October 16, 2019
Hemp industry, Ag Department await USDA response to state’s regulatory plan
Hemp could be a cash crop for Wyoming growers in coming years, but seeds cant be sown until the U.S. Department of Agriculture signs off on the states regulatory program.
October 15, 2019
Western Wyoming College hosts “Fall Geology Expo”
A wealth of rocks, gems and minerals awaits those who travel to Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs this weekend.
October 15, 2019
Bighorn Basin brews feature area barley
Some brewmasters in the Bighorn Basin are using barley from nearby fields in their products shipped by way of Wisconsin.
Wendy CorrOctober 14, 2019
First lady focuses on easing childhood hunger
As a laboratory medical tech at the Sheridan hospital, Jennie Gordon helped physicians diagnose diseases; as a representative for Abbott Laboratories, she repaired lab equipment at hospitals and clinics; as a rancher, shes bottle-fed newborn calves and used her hair dryer to dry and warm them.
October 09, 2019