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Iconic Johnson’s Corner Along I-25 Closed, To Become Chain Restaurant
The iconic Johnson’s Corner restaurant about an hour south of Cheyenne is closed for a refresh and rebranding. It won’t be Johnson’s Corner anymore, but the cinnamon rolls that made it famous will still be on the menu.
Anna-Louise Jackson for Cowboy State DailyJanuary 19, 2025
Even In Jackson Hole, Listing For $18M “Petite Aman” Estate Is Turning Heads
A starter mansion designed to mimic the luxurious Amangani resort next door is turning heads, even in swanky Jackson Hole. The “Petite Aman” can be yours for a cool $18 million.
Jake NicholsJanuary 19, 2025
Service Project On MLK Day Seeks Hygiene Items, Winter Clothing For Homeless
A Casper service project sponsored by ServeWyoming for Martin Luther King Jr. Day needs hygiene items and winter clothing for the homeless. A project to bag the items for distribution is planned for noon Monday at First United Methodist Church.
January 19, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Absinthe, Spirit Of Murder And Madness, Is Back In Wyoming
Absinthe was illegal for nearly a century, branded by the wine industry as a spirit of murder and madness. But it’s making a comeback, and a handful of Wyoming venues serve this once-forbidden liquor.
Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2025
More Funerals Include Casket Branding, The Most Cowboy Way To Say Goodbye
A growing trend in Western funerals is for family and loved ones to put hot cattle brands to wooden caskets. It’s the most cowboy way for ranching families and others in the West to say goodbye.
Andrew RossiJanuary 18, 2025
Why California Wildfires Could Spike Already-High Wyoming Insurance Rates
The wildfires devastating residential areas of Southern California aren’t only going to impact those homeowners. Wyoming residents also can expect to see a spike in their already-high insurance rates.
Renée JeanJanuary 18, 2025
Billionaire Joe Ricketts Plans Luxury Resort With Teton County Ranch He Bought
Billionaire Joe Ricketts has announced his plans for the Granite Ranch in Teton County, which he bought last fall. It will be a swanky luxury resort, echoing many of the same themes as his abandoned Homestead Resort project in Bondurant.
Renée JeanJanuary 15, 2025
Soakers Show Up To Find World Famous Star Plunge Closed Sooner Than Expected
The world famous Star Plunge pool and hot springs in Thermopolis, Wyoming, has been on a legal collision course with the state. It had been expected to close Wednesday, but soakers showed up Tuesday to find it suddenly closed earlier.
Renée JeanJanuary 14, 2025
DIA Stops Taking Cash As Payment For Parking At Airport Lots
DIA has stopped accepting cash at its parking lots to speed up the exit process. The airport joins an increasing number of businesses and services that are doing away with cash, including the National Park Service and the University of Wyoming.
Justin GeorgeJanuary 13, 2025
Honor System Works For Tiny Unmanned Worland Roadside Farm Stand
A cabinet full of products on the side of a road, trusting people not to steal everything in it may seem naïve in today’s world. But it works in Worland where a tiny unmanned roadside farm stand is thriving on the honor system.
Amber SteinmetzJanuary 12, 2025
Inside Sheridan's Java Moon Coffee Shop Where Mooncakes Are King
Somewhere over the Java Moon in Sheridan is where you’ll find Megan Cook. The former financial accountant took a moonshot leap of faith from a comfortable job to owning her own business. It’s been a roller coaster, but she has no regrets.
Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2025
No, Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Didn’t Delay Workers From Getting Their Paychecks
Some Blue Federal Credit Union customers in Cheyenne woke up Friday to shock that their paychecks hadn’t been deposited. Although told it was because the Federal Reserve was closed for Jimmy Carter’s funeral, it was an electronic transfer glitch.
Renée JeanJanuary 12, 2025
Grain Weevil Robot Aims To Keep Farmers From Risking Their Lives In Grain Bins
A Nebraska company has developed a pioneering robot called a Grain Weevil that can do everything in a grain bin a human with a shovel might need to do. Wyoming farmers say it could be a revolutionary development for safety.
Renée JeanJanuary 11, 2025
Like It Or Not, Self-Driving Semi-Trucks Are Inevitable; Montana Company Leading The Way
Self-driving technology for the trucking industry is evolving quickly. Many of those advances originate in Montana through a company that researched autonomous trucking technology on the treacherous Lone Peak in Montana.
David MadisonJanuary 11, 2025
Wyomingites Not Thrilled With Surgeon General's Call To Add Cancer Warnings To Beer
Most Wyomingites Cowboy State Daily interviewed scoffed at the U.S. surgeon general's call to add cancer-labels to beer cans. Sen. John Barrasso, a doctor, said labeling beer cans is not the answer.
Dale KillingbeckJanuary 11, 2025
Wyomingites Pay More For Rural Postal Service Deliveries Through Sneaky Surcharge
The U.S. Postal Service has quietly initiated a surcharge on package deliveries to rural areas, which includes much of Wyoming. The up-charges have been quietly slipped into Postal Service agreements with merchants like eBay.
Renée JeanJanuary 10, 2025
People Keep Leaving California, But Fewer Moving To Wyoming, U-Haul Reports
Fewer newcomers made their way to Wyoming and Montana in 2024, but the stream of transplants continues into Idaho. That’s according to data reported by U-Haul, which also reports California is the place people most want to leave.
David MadisonJanuary 08, 2025
Those Aren't Chinese Balloons Over Wyoming, They're Helping Firefighters And More
Some of the balloons people see floating over Wyoming aren’t Chinese spy efforts, they’re from South Dakota. One balloon was a floating cellphone tower for a demonstration project that could dramatically improve logistics for wildland firefighters.
Renée JeanJanuary 07, 2025
Park City Ski Patrol Strike Has Divided Ski Industry In Western States
Striking ski patrol workers at the upscale Park City Mountain Resort in Utah have skiers who want to pay big bucks for a luxury experience crossing a picket line. It’s also divided the ski industry in Western states, including Wyoming.
Leo WolfsonJanuary 07, 2025
Two Multimillion-Dollar Wyoming Properties Are In Top 5 Most-Viewed Luxury Listings
Two multimillion-dollar Wyoming properties have made Mansion Global’s annual list of top five viewed luxury listings for 2024. The $9 million Granite Creek Ranch in Jackson Hole is No. 1, while the $85 million Antlers Ranch near Meeteetse is No. 4.
Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2025
Bagels Are Temperamental, But That Hasn't Stopped Couple From Running Bagel Shop
Any cook who’s ever tried to make bagels can tell you just how temperamental they can be. A Cheyenne couple who purchased Mort's Bagels found that out the hard way. But they've learned that lesson and love running their own business.
Renée JeanJanuary 05, 2025
Margaret Lovato Has Been Serving Customers For 50 Years At Cheyenne's Diamond Horseshoe
Regulars at the Diamond Horseshoe Cafe describe it as Cheyenne’s Cheers, a place where everyone knows your name. At the center of that is Margaret Lovato, who’s been serving customers there for almost 50 years.
Renée JeanJanuary 04, 2025
Pocket Change Can Be Worth Big Money If You Know What to Look For
While many of the most valuable coins aren’t in circulation anymore, there are still millions of coins changing hands every day. A Wyoming coin dealer says there’s big money in pocket change if you know what to look for.
Renée JeanJanuary 04, 2025
Embattled Star Plunge Park Remains Open Ahead Of Jan. 14 Deadline
While many media outlets reported the historic Star Plunge would close Dec. 31, it remains open. While its lease expired then, the facility has an extension through Jan. 14 while negotiations for its sale and a court case continue.
Renée JeanJanuary 04, 2025
Fans Say White Pine Unchanged So Far In First Season Under Billionaire Ricketts
When billionaire Joe Ricketts bought White Pine Resort near Pinedale, Wyoming, people speculated the goal was to turn it into an upscale Jackson Hole-like resort. So far, fans of the ski area say it hasn’t changed yet.
Renée JeanDecember 30, 2024
Most Of Wyoming’s New Year’s Fireworks Sales Are To Folks From Other States
Wyoming fireworks stands report steady business from Colorado ahead of New Year’s Eve, but some stores say the upcoming New Year’s holiday is a dud.
David MadisonDecember 30, 2024
Riverton Woman “Dumbfounded” To Be Named One Of The Best EMTs In The Nation
Kayleen Harding is dedicated to saving lives in Fremont County and the Wind River Reservation as an EMT for Frontier Ambulance in Riverton. She said she was "dumbfounded" to be awarded as one of the best EMTs in the nation.
Amber SteinmetzDecember 29, 2024
Montana’s Big Sky Resort Surges Ahead Of Jackson Hole In Lift Capacity Race
Big Sky Resort in Montana continues to compete with nearby Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for upscale ski clientele. It has surged ahead of its Wyoming neighbor with the opening of Madison 8, the longest eight-place chairlift in the world.
David MadisonDecember 29, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Cocktails Steal The Show At Casper’s Backwards Distilling Co.
Casper’s Backwards Distilling Co. makes its own spirits, then turns them into show-stealing cocktails. Many of the creations — and atmosphere — are inspired by the circus.
Zakary Sonntag for Cowboy State DailyDecember 29, 2024
Gallatin County, Montana, Is Drunkest County In America
A new CDC study shows that 27% of people who live in Gallatin County, Montana, drink to excess, making it the drunkest county in America. Nearby Teton County in Wyoming isn't far behind, dubbed the booziest in the Cowboy State.
David MadisonDecember 28, 2024
Rupert Murdoch Feeds His Montana Cows Seaweed To Make Them Burp And Fart Less
Cattle are a gassy lot, but seaweed has been shown to reduce the methane in their burps and farts on Rupert Murdoch’s Montana ranch. The Fox News mogul is testing the approach on a mix of Angus and Waygu cattle.
David MadisonDecember 27, 2024
Wyoming Businesses Don’t Have To Disclose Owners After Whiplash Court Ruling
The on-again, off-again mandate for small businesses to disclose their ownership is off again after a Thursday whiplash ruling by a federal court. It halts the Corporate Transparency Act, which calls for jail time, $10,000 fines for noncompliance.
Renée JeanDecember 27, 2024
Ticket Sales Explode As $1.15B Lotto Jackpot Has Wyomingites Feeling Lucky
There’s nothing like a jackpot pushing past $1 billion to make people start feeling lucky — or at least greedy. Ticket sales for Friday’s $1.15 billion Mega Millions jackpot are exploding around Wyoming.
Greg JohnsonDecember 27, 2024
Wyoming Mail Goes Hundreds Of Extra Miles Before Delivery
Wyoming mail is getting ping-ponged around the region, traveling hundreds of extra miles before finally being delivered. Tracking packages online is leaving customers beyond frustrated. Meanwhile, the U.S. Postal Service says it will look into the issue.
Renée JeanDecember 27, 2024
Wyoming Business Owners Could Get Jail, $10,000 Fine For Not Disclosing Ownership
Small business owners face jail time and fines of up to $10,000 for not reporting who their owners are. They have until Jan 13, but Chuck Gray wants Wyoming to fight the rule in court.
Renée JeanDecember 26, 2024
The WRANGLER Magazine: A Couple's Nearly 40-Year Love Affair With Wyoming And Cowboy Life
You may not know Jim and Paulette Moss, but chances are you know their work. As publishers of The WRANGLER magazine, they shared their love affair with Wyoming and cowboy life for nearly 40 years.
Jackie DorothyDecember 25, 2024
Christmas In Yellowstone 2024: No Better Place To Celebrate
Cowboy State Daily's Andrew Rossi had the tough assignment of spending Christmas in Yellowstone. Without crowds and the park transformed by snow and winter, it’s become a holiday tradition for families seeking an unforgettable experience.
Andrew RossiDecember 24, 2024
Josh Allen Collectibles Among Hot Christmas Items At Casper Toy Store
Casper’s Toy Town was full of last-minute shoppers Monday, and even this close to Christmas there were still some plumb items available. That includes a Funko pop culture collectible of former UW quarterback and Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 23, 2024
Bird Flu Is Making Christmas Dinner More Expensive In Wyoming
While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that human infections of bird flu are rare, the most recent outbreak is affecting Wyoming’s grocery prices — and people’s holiday dinners.
Jackie DorothyDecember 23, 2024
Can 95-Year-Old Wort Cabin Survive Jackson’s Skyrocketing Real Estate Market?
The tiny Wort Cabin in downtown Jackson started in 1929 as a bakery, and has remained an active commercial space since. Now the local historic preservation board hopes it can survive the skyrocketing real estate valuations of the Jackson market.
Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2024
Meet The Wyoming Truck Driver Behind “Roadie The Ranch Dog” Children's Books
The face behind the popular “Roadie the Ranch Dog” series of children’s books is a 49-year-old truck driver from Newcastle. Scott Haynes grew up on a ranch and wanted to create authentic ranch stories for kids. He recently published his seventh “Roadie” book.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 22, 2024
Need A Last-Minute Gift? How About A Shaggy Hippie-Cow?
Highlands are the cute, shaggy hippies of cattle, and it seems everyone wants one or two. One Wyoming ranching family says they’re also cleaner, love people and taste great.
Andrew RossiDecember 21, 2024
Outrage Over Daniel Wolf Abuse Didn’t Impact Wyoming Tourism In 2024
Global outrage and calls to boycott Wyoming over the abuse and killing of a wolf in Daniel in February didn’t impact Cowboy State tourism in 2024. Lodging tax collections are up almost across the board.
Renée JeanDecember 20, 2024
BNSF Railway To Eliminate Dozens Of Jobs Dec. 27
BNSF has pushed through an agreement in arbitration with its unions that will eliminate dozens of jobs on Dec. 27. As more people are cut, union reps say they worry for the safety of the workers who remain.
Renée JeanDecember 17, 2024
In Brief: Love’s Opens Its First Northern Wyoming Truck Stop In Buffalo
Love’s Travel Stops opened its first truck stop in northern Wyoming this week. The Buffalo, Wyoming, travel center is located near Interstates 25 and 90 and includes 64 truck parking spaces, a restaurant and an Arby’s.
Justin GeorgeDecember 17, 2024
Amazon Opens Wyoming’s First Delivery Centers In Gillette And Casper
Amazon has opened its first Wyoming distribution centers in Gillette and Casper. That’s great for people within 60 miles of them, but delivery problems continue for many other rural areas.
Renée JeanDecember 16, 2024
Get Cussed Out, Belittled And Stiffed On Tips — Welcome To DoorDashing
Being a DoorDasher isn’t the cushy, easy job for lazy basement dwellers some imagine it to be. DoorDashers beat up their cars in the worst Wyoming weather and sometimes get cussed out, belittled and stiffed on tips.
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2024
Modular Home Company That Helped Maui After Wildfires Could Ease Kemmerer Housing Crunch
A modular home company that stepped up to help Hawaii residents after devastating wildfires is looking to bring in homes to help with Kemmerer's housing crunch. Up to 6,000 new workers on their way to the southwest Wyoming community.
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2024
What Are Economists Stocking Up On Ahead Of Possible Tariffs? Not Toilet Paper
Wyoming economists are not panicking about the potential for Trump’s promised tariffs. They also don’t think people need to hoard stuff ahead of time — especially toilet paper.
Renée JeanDecember 15, 2024
In Winter, Casper Outdoor Preschool A Lesson In “Resilience” For Wyoming Children
A new Casper preschool is held outdoors, even during winter. Organizers say it teaches Wyoming children one of the Cowboy State’s most highly held values: “resilience.”
Dale KillingbeckDecember 15, 2024
Cheyenne Celebrity Chef Puts Sprouts, Wyoming’s Newest Grocer, To The Test
Sprouts Farmers Market, the supermarket chain which focuses on natural and organic foods, has an ambitious growth plan and just opened its first store in Wyoming. Cheyenne celebrity chef Petrina Peart was among the first to put the market to the test.
Renée JeanDecember 14, 2024
Author Gets Heat For Grizzly 399 Children's Book Put Out After Death Of Famous Bear
Former Cody resident Matthew Thomas is being accused of trying to profit off of Grizzly 399’s recent death by publishing a children’s book about the bear. Thomas says the book was almost done when she was hit by a car and killed in October.
Leo WolfsonDecember 14, 2024
Teton Pass Commuters Have To Navigate A Steeper, Curvier Drive This Winter
A steeper grade and sharper turns have some rethinking driving over Teton Pass between Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming, this winter. But most regulars say they feel the fix is good enough and they’re ready when the road turns icy.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2024
After 91 Years, Cassie’s Restaurant In Cody Is Closed, And May Not Reopen
Cassie's Supper Club, a Cody staple since 1933, is closed as a new owner evaluates the potential of the historic restaurant. The recent demolition of other historic restaurants has the community concerned about its future.
Andrew RossiDecember 11, 2024
Albertson’s Breaks Off $25B Grocery Merger, Now Wants Billions From Kroger
After two judges blocked a $25 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, Albertsons has called it off. It's also pointing fingers at Kroger for the merger’s failure and wants billions of dollars in compensation.
Renée JeanDecember 11, 2024
Wyoming Car Dealers Not Surprised By Utah Man Who Drove New Car Into Dealership
When a Utah Mazda dealership wouldn’t take back a new car, the angry customer drove it through the front doors. While extreme, Wyoming car dealers say they’re not surprised.
Leo WolfsonDecember 11, 2024
Judges in Two States Block $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Judges in Washington and Oregon blocked the huge $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger Tuesday. That bodes well for a lawsuit the Federal Trade Commission and Wyoming have against the merger.
Renée JeanDecember 11, 2024
Buying A Live Christmas Tree In Wyoming Won’t Cost Much More Despite Demand
Lower shipping costs have helped take the edge off a supply crunch for live Christmas trees in Wyoming, keeping prices lower than they might have been. That’s despite increased demand and Hurricane Helene devastating a huge supply of trees.
Renée JeanDecember 10, 2024
All Some Wyoming Kids Want For Christmas Is A Bed To Sleep In
The Christmas wish lists for some kids in Wyoming don’t include smartphones or video game consoles. They just want a bed to sleep in. That wish was realized for 40 families Saturday in Casper with the annual Homes for the Holidays bed giveaway.
Zakary Sonntag for Cowboy State DailyDecember 09, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Chill Grill In Rock Springs Has Cool ’50s Vibe And Huge Burgers
Bernadette Boyack opened Chill Grill Old Fashioned Soda Shop in Rock Springs to keep her out of a wheelchair. In the decade since, the 1950s-themed diner has become a go-to spot with locals and famous for its massive burgers.
Tracie SullivanDecember 09, 2024
Sheridan’s Famous Main Street A Bucket-List Item For Lovers Of All Things Western
Sheridan has a reputation as a Western tourism gem. And its famous Main Street has become a bucket-list destination for those who love all things Western.
Renée JeanDecember 08, 2024
At First, Wyoming Businessman Thought Invitation To Speak At United Nations Was Scam
Brian Deurloo of Sheridan will be in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to address the United Nations about artificial intelligence and water security. At first, the Wyoming businessman deleted the UN’s invitation, thinking it was a scam.
Renée JeanDecember 08, 2024
Made In Afton, Pilots Say The Husky Is The Best Bush Plane On The Planet
The Husky, a small bulldog of an aircraft coveted for its ability to land and take off anywhere, is made in Afton, Wyoming. It’s considered by many pilots to be the best bush plane on the planet.
Greg JohnsonDecember 08, 2024
Get An Oil Change And Lunch At Gillette’s Expresso Lube, But Not A Beer
Expresso Lube in Gillette already has a unique business model operating an oil change shop on one side and a diner on the other. But you can’t get a beer there after its liquor license was denied this week.
Renée JeanDecember 07, 2024
Wyoming Raw Milk Producers Part Of New Federal Mandate To Test For Bird Flu
A new federal mandate to test raw, unpasteurized milk for possible bird flu contamination goes into effect in less than two weeks. That’s news to some Wyoming producers who say they haven’t heard from federal officials about the new rule.
Jackie DorothyDecember 06, 2024
Wyoming Expected To Be Worst State For Holiday Retail Sales As Shoppers Go Online
Wyoming is projected by a market research firm as the worst-performing state for 2024 holiday retail sales in a study released Thursday. State business officials say residents are shopping online more than ever, causing the decline.
Justin GeorgeDecember 06, 2024
Wyoming Overtakes Delaware For Most Per Capita Incorporations In The Nation
Wyoming had 45,000 new business incorporations last year, a 45% jump that allowed it to overtake Delaware in the number of new registrations per capita. It continues a 10-year spike for the state as a popular place to register a business.
Renée JeanDecember 06, 2024
Big Horn Co-op Is Closing Five Stores Across Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin
Big Horn Co-op has a 101-year history in Wyoming, starting in 1923. But changes to the retail landscape have finally caught up with the cooperative, which will close five of its farm stores in small towns across the Bighorn Basin.
Renée JeanDecember 06, 2024
60 Years Ago, Wyoming Vet Helped Eradicate Devastating Flesh-Eating Screwworm
Wyoming Veterinarian Larry Friedman helped eradicate a devastating flesh-eating cattle parasite called screwworm in the 1960s. Now it's again a potential threat to Wyoming and U.S. ranchers.
Jackie DorothyDecember 05, 2024
Teton County Still Richest In The Nation; Wealth Hits New High
Teton County continues to be the nation’s wealthiest county with the mean household income at $1.13 miliion. The surge in wealth has contributed to a host of problems, including a lack of affordable housing.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2024
Wyoming’s Sleeping Giant Ski Area Is For Sale, Listing At $500,000
The owner of Sleeping Giant Ski Area near Cody, Wyoming, says he's "not running away" from the business, but he listed the resort for sale Tuesday. He wants $500,000 from a strategic partner to help run the resort, or for someone to buy it outright.
Leo WolfsonDecember 03, 2024
Wyoming Ranchers Warned Of Devastating Screwworm Infestation In Mexico
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is warning ranchers about a devastating threat to animals and people found in Mexico. The new world screwworm has been confirmed, prompting an immediate closure of the border to cattle imports.
Jackie DorothyDecember 03, 2024
Controversial Montana Land Developer Has A New Big Project, But No Land
After a failed luxury community project, Robert Rule is back pitching a grandiose Montana land development. This time, he wants to build a community for veterans, but the controversial developer has just one problem — he has no land.
David MadisonDecember 01, 2024
Sheridan Native’s Portable Water Carbonizer Taking The Beverage World By Storm
Although other water carbonizers exist, what has made Buzz Wiggins' invention successful is the portability of it. If someone wants to carbonize their water 10 miles into the backcountry they can do that. If they decide they want to carbonate their water at the office, they can do that too.
Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2024
Tipping In Wyoming: Even Some Bartenders Are Saying It's Out Of Control
According to one poll, 72% of U.S. adults feel that tipping is expected in a lot more places today than five years ago. And while most are fine with tipping in a sit-down restaurant or a bar, only a fraction believe tipping in a coffee shop or a fast food joint is OK.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2024
Life On The Farm: Raising Turkeys and Yaks In Albany County, Wyoming
When Michigan HOA rules wouldn't allow Corinna and Patrick Schade to grow at least some of their food, they moved to Wyoming. Now they've raised more than 350 heritage turkeys alongside a growing herd of yaks in Albany County.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2024
Wyoming Lamb Industry Is Losing To Australia, Which Has 70% Of The U.S. Market
The Wyoming Sheep Industry is facing stiff competition, with 70% of America’s lamb and sheep meat imported from Australia and New Zealand. Wyoming sheep herders are selling direct to consumers to try and gain market share.
Jackie DorothyNovember 30, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Melvin Brewing, State’s Largest Brewery, Is About To Get Bigger
A merger between Melvin and Roadhouse Brewing in Jackson in 2022 has positioned Wyoming’s largest brewery to grow even more. The brewery is already beating national sales trends, and it’s looking to add more new products and keep growing.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2024
How Sean Cooper Came To Be Northwest Wyoming's "Rat Guy"
Everyone has those “go-to” people in their lives — their mechanic, butcher, or hair stylist. They’re dependable, honest and never let you down. When it comes to rats in northwest Wyoming, there's no one better than Sean Cooper.
Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2024
Wyoming’s Only Mile-Long Horse Track Also State’s First New Track In Decades
A new horse racetrack has been approved for Cheyenne, the first new track to be built in Wyoming since the 1980s. When complete, it will be Wyoming’s first mile-long track for horse racing.
Leo WolfsonNovember 27, 2024
Wyoming-Based Crypto Founder Slams State Over Stable Token Bid Process
Wyoming rancher Charles Hoskinson has one of the top 10 cryptocurrency platforms in the nation, but he’s not eligible to bid to be a vendor for Wyoming’s stable token. He’s blasting the state over its bidding process, calling it unfair.
Renée JeanNovember 26, 2024
Families Uprooted By Largest Mine Layoff In Montana History
Terry Haney and his wife Shana packed up and left Montana on Friday having just finished construction on their dream home. Their family is one of more than 500 upended by the largest mine layoff in Montana history.
David MadisonNovember 24, 2024
Skiers Shocked By $10,000 Luxury Jackson Hole Special-Access Pass
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is offering skiers a luxury season pass for $10,000, a shocking sum for most skiers, who say the resort has gone too far. The pass includes early access, private ski storage, continental breakfast and lounge access.
Justin GeorgeNovember 22, 2024
Cheyenne Frontier Days Chief Says New Cowboy Channel Owner Can Be Good For Rodeo
Teton Ridge, a media company based in Fort Worth, Texas, has bought the Cowboy and Cowgirl channels from Rural Media Group. The move could elevate the profile of rodeo sports in America, says the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Justin GeorgeNovember 21, 2024
Wyoming’s Only Gold Mine Gets Green Light From State
Wyoming’s only gold mine near Curt Gowdy State Park has gotten a green light from state regulators. It’s a step closer to actually pulling gold out of the ground. US Gold believes the site could hold 1 million ounces of gold.
Renée JeanNovember 20, 2024
Wyoming, Other Western States Push Back Against Electronic Cattle ID Tags
Wyoming ranchers don’t like federally mandated electronic cattle ID tags. They hope to join other Western states in an agreement to just keep using brands for livestock identification.
Mark HeinzNovember 19, 2024
Wyoming Hospitals Rank 43rd In U.S. By Patient Watchdog Group
The latest safety report cards issued by health care industry watchdog group Leapfrog rank Wyoming hospitals 43rd in the U.S. But the Wyoming Hospital Association says that doesn’t paint a full picture.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 19, 2024
Casper Man Scores $170,000 Prize Bonanza As Winner Of Maverik Sweepstakes
Mike Mitchell of Casper, Wyoming, said he never won much of anything before. Not until earlier this month when he was named the grand-prize winner of a $170,000 prize bonanza from Maverik convenience stores.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 18, 2024
Raw Milk Is Legal In Wyoming, And Trump Might Soon Make It Legal Everywhere
Raw milk is already legal in several states, including Wyoming, and the incoming Trump administration could make it legal nationwide.
Jackie DorothyNovember 18, 2024
Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay Shares Playbook For Being A Champion In Life
Bryan Clay won the gold medal in decathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China. He was in Wyoming this past week sharing his playbook for not only being a champion in athletics, but in life.
Renée JeanNovember 18, 2024
TikTok-Famous Jackson Dogsled Business Started With A Dog And A Dream
Call of the Wyld dogsled tours has become a popular destination for Jackson visitors, driven by its popular TikTok channel. Customers say her TikTok stream made them decide to book. They've since doubled the size of its operation more than once, and they own 75 sled dogs.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2024
Food Freedom Act Saved Star Valley’s Last Remaining ‘Little Switzerland’ Dairy
Jody Shumway had grit, stubbornness and creativity. But it ultimately took the Food Freedom Act to save Star Valley’s last "Little Switzerland" dairy. Shumway Farms now sells premium products direct to consumer, saving their 5th-generation farm.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2024
Wyoming Whiskey Celebrating Life Of Grizzly 399 With New Limited Edition Bourbon
To commemorate the life of Grizzly 399, Wyoming Whiskey is creating a new limited edition bourbon. They say the dominant flavor is white chocolate mocha, with notes of red fruit and rich brown sugar while the finish has lingering hints of candied ginger and soft vanilla. Less than 720 bottles will be made.
Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2024
Casper’s Massive 130,000-Square-Foot WYO Sports Ranch A Draw For National Events
Set to open in January, the massive 130,000-square-foot WYO Sports Ranch in Casper is already a draw to host national events. The sprawling $49 million facility has 10 basketball courts, a huge indoor turf field and state-of-the-art tech.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 16, 2024
Modular Homes Could Be An Answer To Busting Wyoming’s Housing Crunch
One estimate shows Wyoming needs more than 38,000 homes. Economic developers say it's hampering efforts to attract new businesses and workforce to the state. Modular homes could be the solution if the stigma can be overcome.
Renée JeanNovember 16, 2024
Wyoming Has Lost 10,000 Mining, Oil And Gas Jobs Over Past Decade
Wyoming has lost 10,000 jobs in the natural resources and mining sector over the past decade, UW economist Anne Alexander said. Other job categories have stayed close to the same, or increased, but the mining category -- which includes oil and gas jobs — has dropped precipitously.
Renée JeanNovember 16, 2024
Cody's Hippie Cow Creamery Started With 1 Cow And Off-The-Wall Attitude
Hippie Cow Creamery in Cody started with one Jersey cow and an off-the-wall attitude. Their raw, unpasteurized milk business is exploding, and the family is as quirky as ever -- singing to their cows, dancing with their cows, and making farm-inspired music videos.
Andrew RossiNovember 16, 2024
Drought, Wildfires Prompt Torrington’s Biggest Cattle Sale In A Decade
Drought and wildfires are prompting cattle ranchers in Wyoming and around the region to sell more of their cattle than ever. The Torrington Livestock market had its biggest cattle sale in a decade Friday, with 4,000 bovine sold.
Jackie DorothyNovember 15, 2024
Carbon Storage Planned Under Wyoming’s Historic C.B. Irwin Ranch, And Others
A group of Wyoming ranchers, including the historic C.B. Irwin Ranch where Steamboat once lived, have joined forces to attract companies to store carbon dioxide emissions under their ranches. Collectively, they have 102,000 acres available.
Renée JeanNovember 13, 2024
Trump Presidency Gives Hope To Crypto Community In Wyoming
Wyoming’s digital asset laws have been praised as innovative and ground-breaking, but have faced difficulties under the Biden Administration. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to be friendlier to digital assets.
Renée JeanNovember 12, 2024
Back On Skis And It's Not Even Thanksgiving
The snowstorms that hit the Rocky Mountains last week produced some rare early November skiing -- if you are willing to work for it. Cowboy State Daily’s Leo Wolfson went backcountry skiing in northern Colorado on Saturday and said the conditions were ideal.
Leo WolfsonNovember 11, 2024
Wheels Motel In Greybull Gets Modern Update For A New Generation Of Visitors
Since taking over his parents’ motel in Greybull, Chris Harwood and his wife Roxana have turned the Wheels Motel into a homey, modern stop. The young couple didn't think they would ever live in Greybull but now can't think of a better place to raise their family.
Renée JeanNovember 10, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Sheridan’s Frackelton’s Is Back— Again — With Elevated Cocktails
Frackelton’s has struggled to find a footing in an ever-tighter market, but the Sheridan favorite appears to be well and truly back now. And its bar scene is stronger than ever with elevated cocktails.
Renée JeanNovember 10, 2024
Wyoming Rockhounds Have Been Making Museum-Quality Jewelry And Art For 50 Years
If there’s something Wyoming has plenty of it’s rocks and minerals, but it takes true artists to turn them into something unique and valuable. That’s what Eddy and Ava Cole, from Thermopolis, have been doing for 50 years, turning out museum-quality jewelry and rock art.
Jackie DorothyNovember 10, 2024
World's First "Personal Computer" Was Built By A Cody High School Grad
Hewlett-Packard's 9100A, the world's first personal computer, was based on a prototype built by Tom Osborne of Cody. Called “The Green Machine,” it became fully functional on Christmas Eve, 1964. His prototype revolutionized the industry.
Andrew RossiNovember 10, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: The Mint Bar Has Come To Life Every Night For 117 Years
If there's one bar in the Cowboy State that says "Wyoming," it might just be The Mint. The legendary neon bucking horse and cowboy has lit up Sheridan's Main Street since 1938 and has been a fixture in the state since 1907.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2024
In Texas, Cattle Run Loose After Bandits Ram Stolen Pickups Through Fences
Texas ranchers are increasingly dealing with people fleeing law enforcement, crashing stolen pickups through fences and turning their cattle loose.
Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2024
Following Wyoming Example, Feds Limit Foreign Crypto Mines Near Military Bases
The U.S. Department of Treasury has moved to limit businesses like foreign-owned crypto mines near sensitive locations. The change follows the forced closure of a Chinese-owned crypto mine near F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Renée JeanNovember 08, 2024
$9M For Mesa Solutions Expansion Could Unlock $20M Annual Impact For Casper Area
A $9 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council will allow Mesa Solutions to expand its footprint in the energy sector. It also could unlock a $20 million annual impact for the Casper area.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2024
Marquee On Historic 87-Year-Old Cody Theatre Is Slowly Falling Off
The historic 87-year-old Cody Theatre’s slumping marquee is slowly falling off and is being held in place with wires. To fix it permanently, the building’s owner needs permits from the city of Cody and state of Wyoming.
Andrew RossiNovember 06, 2024
Wyoming Sheep Industry Cheers As Denver Voters Kill Slaughterhouse Ban
Denver voters killed an ordinance Tuesday that would have shuttered a large slaughterhouse that processed 20% of America’s lamb, and more than 50% of Wyoming's. Cowboy State ranchers are cheering the proposal’s defeat.
Jackie DorothyNovember 06, 2024
Glendo-Area Ranchers Say They're Missing 9 Yearling Cattle, Offer $5,000 Reward
A ranch near Glendo, Wyoming, reports it’s missing nine yearlings this year and suspects they may have been rustled. And it’s not the first time.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 05, 2024
C.J. Box Partners With Wyoming Distillery To Make Joe Pickett Bourbon
Author C.J. Box’s iconic character Joe Pickett will get a bourbon named after him in spring 2025. The special 1,000-bottle release created by Pine Bluffs Distilling celebrates a uniquely Wyoming character with a Wyoming whiskey.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2024
Wyoming’s Crystal Castle, Made Of Embalming Fluid Bottles, Is For Sale For $325K
Vicki Launer has decided to sell Wyoming’s Crystal Castle near Crystal Lake and Curt Gowdy State Park for $325,000. The one-bedroom, one-bath home was made using embalming fluid bottles as bricks.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2024
$2.5 Million Black Hills Mansion In Northeast Wyoming Filled With Tech
Real Estate in the Black Hills of northeast Wyoming has started taking off, with people realizing that they can get more luxury for less. A $2.5 million five-bedroom, five-bath mansion is the latest example, filled with tech like a robot lawnmower and self-cleaning pool.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2024
Want A Job As A Cowboy? It's Still A Profession, But It Ain't Easy
Working as a cowboy at a ranch in the 21st century means a commitment to the cowboy lifestyle. They need to be fence welders, irrigation pipe layers and midwives to heifers having their first calves when it’s minus 20 outside with a blistering Wyoming wind.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 03, 2024
Wyoming Navajo Dressmaker’s Work Has Been In Movies, Powwows And Carnegie Hall
Navajo dressmaker Candace Toledo of Arapahoe, Wyoming, has found inspiration through creating traditional and modern Native American fashion. Her one-of-a-kind creations have been featured in a Disney movie, at powwows and at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Jackie DorothyNovember 03, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Sheridan’s Le Reve Brings French Fusion To Historic Western Spot
Sheridan has a hot new upscale dining spot called Le Reve, French for “The Dream.” It’s a one-of-a-kind journey of the senses, bringing French-Western fusion to one of Sheridan’s most historic buildings.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2024
Wyoming Ranchers, Hageman Slam Mandatory Electronic Cattle ID Tags
Rep. Harriet Hageman and Wyoming ranchers are slamming a new federal rule mandating electronic ID ear tags for cattle. The new rule requiring the switch is effective Tuesday.
Mark HeinzNovember 01, 2024
Wyoming Customers Getting Rate Fatigue Over Repeated RMP Increase Requests
Wyoming customers are getting rate fatigue over repeated Rocky Mountain Power increase requests. Secretary of State Chuck Gray says the company wants Wyoming to "foot the bill" for the "radical left-wing environmental policies of other states."
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2024
Wyoming Has A New Jobs Board With Higher Than Average Salaries And Unusual Opportunities
The Wyoming Venture Capital jobs board lists some unusual positions, like Generative AI Product Manager and Machine Learning Engineer. The jobs are part of a new stream of startups setting up shop in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2024
Wyoming Ski Areas Buck Industry With Independent Owners, Less Crowding
Across the U.S. West, huge companies are gobbling up ski resorts, which has resulted in crowded slopes under corporate management. Wyoming is bucking that industry trend with independent ownership and less crowding.
Leo WolfsonOctober 30, 2024
Proposed Slaughterhouse Ban Could Devastate Wyoming Sheep Ranchers
An animal rights group wants to shut down the only slaughterhouse in Denver city limits. Those who oppose a local ballot measure say it would cost thousands of jobs and could devastate sheep ranchers in Wyoming and throughout the U.S.
Jackie DorothyOctober 30, 2024
Wyoming Home Sales Strong Despite National Trend Approaching 30-Year Low
Wyoming overall is bucking a national trend that’s approaching a 30-year low for home sales. Casper and Jackson continue to see strong sales data, while cities like Cheyenne and Sheridan have seen some cooling in the marketplace.
Renée JeanOctober 28, 2024
Swords, Hatchets And Katanas — If It Has A Blade, Casper Specialty Shop Has It
For those who love blades, armor and specialty weapons, Sword-N-Stones in Casper, Wyoming, has it. The niche store can also scratch that itch for a “Game of Thrones” replica helmet or Klingon bat’leth from “Star Trek.”
Dale KillingbeckOctober 27, 2024
History Come Alive: San Diego Man Discovers Documents About 140-Year-Old Cheyenne Building
A San Diego Man found a treasure trove of documents about a 140-year-old Cheyenne building. His great-great-grandfather ran a grocery store there that's now Bohemian Metals.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2024
Cheyenne Man’s Midlife Career Change: From TV Reporter To Truck Driver
When longtime Denver TV reporter Daryl Orr lost his job unexpectedly in midlife, he wasn’t worried — until everyone kept telling him he was overqualified. So the Cheyenne man decided to do something completely different: become a truck driver (and he loves it).
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2024
NFL Star Logan Wilson Is Still A Casper Boy, Promoting His Hometown And Wyoming
Logan Wilson may be an NFL star, but he remains a Casper boy at heart, and isn’t shy about telling the world about it. He is partnering with Visit Casper to actively promote his hometown and the state of Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2024
Aerial Scans Happening For First Time In Wyoming To Find Valuable Minerals
They can do that? Scanning the earth’s crust 3,300 feet below ground from the air looking for minerals might sound far-fetched, but the science is real, and being used for the first time in Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 25, 2024
Wyoming Ranchers Say Fed Guidelines To Reduce Beef More Evidence Radical Interests Have Taken Over
New federal guidelines released this week suggesting Americans eat less beef is more proof that radical interests have taken over, say Wyoming ranchers and farmers. It's all political they say and has nothing to do with science.
Jackie DorothyOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming Whiskey Hits No. 2 On USA Today List Of The Nation’s Best Whiskey
Wyoming Whiskey has hit No. 2 on USA Today’s annual list of the nation’s best whiskey. It’s a huge leap from its “horrible” first batch, in the words of its co-founder, to now selling $500 bottles of limited-edition whiskey to connoisseurs.
Renée JeanOctober 23, 2024
Wyoming Part Of Multi-State McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak, Quarter Pounders Pulled
Wyoming is one of at least 10 Western states where people eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been infected with E. coli food poisoning. The cases, so far, involve residents of Natrona and Sweetwater counties.
Leo WolfsonOctober 23, 2024
Antelope Butte Preps For Ski Season In The Shadow Of Massive Wildfire
Getting ready for the ski season has been more challenging this year at Antelope Butte Ski Resort. That’s because the resort also has been a spike camp for some of the hundreds of firefighters battling the 96,000-acre Elk Fire.
Jackie DorothyOctober 22, 2024
Want A View Of The Tetons? Vacant Lot In Jackson Hole Will Cost You $5.5 Million
In 1992, a 1.5 acre vacant lot with a view of the Tetons in Jackson Hole cost $70,000. Today, the average price tag for single-family lots valley-wide is a whopping $5.57 million.
Renée JeanOctober 21, 2024
Sheridan Couple Creates Jobs, Hope For People In The World’s Poorest Countries
Emily and Colin Betzler run the Bought Beautifully boutique in Sheridan, Wyoming. They also are creating jobs and giving hope to people in some of the poorest countries on the planets by building a global pipeline to sell what they make.
Amber SteinmetzOctober 19, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Ghosts Might Join You For A Drink At Suds Bros. In Evanston
Patrons and employees report ghostly experiences at Suds Bros. Brewery in Evanston. It’s in a historic building built in 1890 that was America’s second JCPenney store and, at one time, tied into Evanston’s underground tunnels.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2024
Insurance Companies Rejecting Wyoming Homeowners In Wildfire-Threatened Areas
When Bridget and Steve Snyder’s homeowners insurance policy expired four months ago, their provider refused to renew it because of wildfire risk. Now they’re threatened by the Elk Fire with no insurance — a problem happening across the nation.
Renée JeanOctober 19, 2024
Wyoming Part Of Huge Recall Of Foods Made With Possibly Tainted Meat
Wyoming is part of a nationwide recall of about 12 million pounds of potentially listeria-contaminated meat. The ready-to-eat chicken products are in a host of frozen dinners and brands, including the Walmart Great Value brand.
October 18, 2024
Story’s Historic Wagon Box Restaurant Is Suddenly Closing For Winter
The owner of the Wagon Box in Story, Wyoming, announced Tuesday that the historic eatery and campground will close for the winter. The announcement caught employees completely off guard and scrambling to find new jobs.
Renée JeanOctober 15, 2024
Wyoming Ranked #1 Entrepreneurial State In Country, Sheridan County Tops In State
Wyoming is the No. 1 entrepreneurial state in the nation according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Sheridan lies at the heart of the state’s most entrepreneurial county, where 51% of residents are self-employed.
Renée JeanOctober 13, 2024
Wyoming Grower Expects To Bring In 525,000 Tons Of Super-Sweet Sugar Beets
It’s harvest time for Wyoming’s sugar beet growers, and it looks like they’ve had a good season. For Worland-area grower Jim Miller, it’s been a good year. He expect to bring in about 525,000 tons of super-sweet sugar beets.
Jackie DorothyOctober 12, 2024
Wyoming’s State Flag Is Flying In South Carolina Hurricane Relief Efforts
Jaron Fry, a truck driver from Evanston, is helping hurricane relief efforts in South Carolina. He’s easy to spot amongst the thousands of trucks down there, as he’s proudly displaying his Wyoming flag.
Renée JeanOctober 07, 2024
Wyoming Cancer Center May Close Over $2 Million Dispute With Insurance Provider
The only dedicated cancer center in central Wyoming says it may have to close over a nearly $2 million dispute with an insurance provider. The insurance company says it overpaid, so won’t pay out again until that’s made up.
Leo WolfsonOctober 07, 2024
It's Fall, That Means Apple Cider. Is It Safe To Drink Unpasteurized Cider Or Not?
Apple cider is a favorite this time of year but health officials are concerned about potential dangers of imbibing the unpasteurized version of the autumn drink. They say drinking unpasteurized juices has become a growing trend and there's cause for concern
Dale KillingbeckOctober 07, 2024
McGinley Clinic’s New MRI Machine Is Largest In Wyoming, Comes With New AI Technology
The new MRI machine at the McGinley Clinic in Casper is the first in Wyoming using artificial intelligence. It produces better images faster with weaker magnets, improving patient safety. Dr. Joe McGinley says it's just the tip of the iceberg of what AI can do.
Renée JeanOctober 07, 2024
The New Amish: Raising A Wyoming Horse Barn With Power Tools And Cellphones
Although they're Amish men raising a barn in Bear River, Wyoming, they don't exactly look or act the part. These Amish, wearing Under Armour T-shirts, use power tools, heavy machinery and cellphones. At home, however, they're more traditional.
Renée JeanOctober 06, 2024
Get Your Brain Busted At The Inntrigue In Laramie, Wyoming’s Only Puzzle House
A Laramie Airbnb called the Inntrigue is unlike any other in Wyoming. A stay at this house at 1214 Sheridan St. is a brain-busting house-wide puzzle chase.
Renée JeanOctober 06, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Guy Fieri Loves Food At The Alibi, But Cocktails Are Great Too
Guy Fieri made Alibi Wood Fire Pizzaria famous for its “legit” Cowboy Brisket Pizza and its “rye-tchous” Ruben. But Alibi started life as a bar, and its craft cocktails are just as great as its food.
Renée JeanOctober 06, 2024
NASA Scientist-Turned-Beekeeper Turns Wyoming Hobby Into “Honey With Benefits”
Susan Frost of Lander, Wyoming, was a NASA researcher for 14 years. Now she’s a beekeeper, turning a retirement hobby into a business creating what she calls “honey with benefits.”
Amber SteinmetzOctober 05, 2024
"Drinking Whiskey Is My Job": Pinedale Man Says It's The Greatest Job Ever
Nate Woodruff has turned his passion for whiskey into, what he says, is the greatest job ever. He spends his days in Pinedale, Wyoming, tasting and reviewing whiskey for his online following.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 05, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Fine Dining With Ghosts At The Open Range At Sheridan Inn
Sheridan Inn’s Open Range has been open for about a year now. The meals are delicious, but sometimes they might come with an unexpected spice — a little side dish of ghosts.
Renée JeanOctober 05, 2024
In Brief: Rocky Mountain Power Sending Wyoming Workers To Help With Hurricane Relief
Rocky Mountain Power will send 23 employees from Wyoming, Idaho and Utah to help reconnect the power grid after Hurricane Helene.
Renée JeanOctober 04, 2024
Lodging Taxes Generate Nearly $80 Million For Wyoming Over 3 Years
Since it started in 2021, Wyoming’s statewide lodging tax has generated nearly $80 million to support the Wyoming Office of Tourism and local communities.
Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2024
Water, Gatorade And Breakfast Burritos — Locals Rally For Wyoming Firefighters
With their neighbors evacuated or watching for that call, dozens of others are busy donating water, Gatorade and making hundreds of breakfast burritos for crews fighting the Elk Fire. It’s burned 25,000 acres so far in northern Wyoming.
Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024
Fine Dining For Fido: Prime Rib Ice Cream, Doggie Donuts At Casper Niche Store
Casper dog owners who want only the best for their pets are discovering Unleashed Dog Bakery. The niche store makes its own prepared meals for pets and unique treats, like prime rib ice cream and doggie donuts.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 29, 2024
Electronic Con Artists Learned The Hard Way Not To Mess Around With "The Goat Ladies"
Electronic scams are everywhere whether it be email, social media or text messages. Con artists don't just target big business they go after the little guys too, like the Goat Ladies of Rock River. But the Goat Ladies were too smart to get conned.
Renée JeanSeptember 29, 2024
Once A Showstopper, Thermopolis Hot Springs RV Park Being Restored
The owner of the iconic Fountain of Youth RV hot springs park in Thermopolis, Wyoming, was just a girl when she visited during its heyday decades ago. It was a showstopper park for travelers, and now she and her family are restoring it.
Jackie DorothySeptember 28, 2024
Lovell Theater Has Wedding Gown From Original “Beetlejuice” On Display
Geena Davis might not be in the sequel to “Beetlejuice,” but her spirit is there for moviegoers in Lovell. The historic Hyart Theatre is screening “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” this weekend, and is displaying the famous white gown Davis wore in the original campy-creepy movie.
Renée JeanSeptember 28, 2024
Riverton Kennel Has TVs For Dogs, And They Love “Little House On The Prairie”
Muddy Creek K9z in Riverton, Wyoming, isn’t a typical boarding house for dogs. It pampers pooches, including TVs in each of their kennels. And they love “Little House on the Prairie.”
Jackie DorothySeptember 28, 2024
People Keep Eating Burgers And Nuggets As PETA Protests Rock Springs McDonald’s
PETA staged a one-person protest outside a Rock Springs, Wyoming, McDonald’s on Thursday urging people to go vegan. They didn’t, as people kept going in for burgers and Chicken McNuggets.
Tracie SullivanSeptember 27, 2024
Union Says Huge Greeley JBS Meat Plant Trafficked 500 Immigrant Workers
Local UFCW 7 claims a huge JBS meat plant in Greeley, Colorado, trafficked 500 or more immigrant workers. The stunning allegations include packing them into rooms with putrid living conditions and charging extra “fees” for company services.
Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024
Sleeping Giant Ski Resort Near Cody Won’t Open This Winter Either
The Sleeping Giant Ski Resort in the Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone National Park won’t open for the winter ski season. It’s the second straight winter the resort has been closed.
Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024
Delta To Pull Out Of Casper Airport, Last Flight Is Dec. 3
Delta Airlines is pulling its lone daily flight from Casper to Salt Lake City, with the last flight scheduled for Dec. 3. The move comes after Natrona County officials balked at paying into an air guarantee for the flight.
Dale KillingbeckSeptember 23, 2024
Scary-Good Wyoming Cake Decorator Is On Food Network’s “Halloween Wars”
Lovell cake designer Shannon Mayes is appearing on the Food Network's “Halloween Wars,” which premieres at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Superstar chef Guy Fieri was so impressed by a cake she made during a filming of “Guy’s All-American Road Trip,” she was invited to participate.
Amber SteinmetzSeptember 22, 2024
Eating Wyoming: The Divide Brings Fine Dining To Rural Encampment
Fine dining in Encampment? Yes! A high-end steakhouse called The Divide Restaurant & Lounge features the former general manager of the world-renowned Brush Creek Ranch and an executive chef who previously worked with a celebrity chef off of “Hell’s Kitchen.”
Renée JeanSeptember 22, 2024
Looking For A 1947 Snow-Thrower Truck? McKim’s In West Laramie Has It, And Many Other ‘Oddball’ Items
All manner of “oddball” things passes through Gary McKim’s sales shop in Laramie. Still, he can’t seem to sell a 1966 Ford Ranchero – which he said is a lesson in “don’t drink and bid” at auto auctions.
Mark HeinzSeptember 22, 2024
French Tourists Are Discovering Wyoming And The Wild West
They’ll be learning French this winter at the TA Ranch near Buffalo. It’s preparation for an expected onslaught of French tourists. There's been a 40-50% increase in the number of French tourists this year and next year, it's expected to be much larger.
Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: Lamp Lounge Cleans Up Its Act, But Still A Cheyenne Dive Bar
The Lamp Lounge on Cheyenne’s south side has new owners and is shedding its notorious and violent reputation. But new co-owner Michael Jordan says don't worry, it's still a dive bar.
Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024
Legislators Upset Wyoming Bankers Are Against Custodia’s Fight With Fed
Wyoming legislators are upset with the Wyoming Banking Association for supporting the Federal Reserve in its fight with Wyoming-based Custodia Bank. “I mean, talk about failing to ride for the brand,” said state Sen. Chris Rothfuss.
Renée JeanSeptember 20, 2024
Wyoming Homebuyers Shocked, Pleased By Whopping Half-Percent Interest Rate Cut
Homebuyers and sellers in Wyoming were shocked and pleased with Wednesday’s whopping half-percent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. That means some great deals for prepared homebuyers, while many are still on the fence.
Renée JeanSeptember 18, 2024
Former Chinese Crypto Mine Near Cheyenne Air Force Base Has New American Owner
A Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining operation a mile from F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne was forced to sell. Now it has a new American owner, who told legislators Monday that the company has big plans for Wyoming.
Renée JeanSeptember 18, 2024
Box Of Yellowstone Animal Cookies Comes With A Disclaimer, Threat Of $30K Fine
At a store in Yellowstone National Park, buying a box of animal cookies comes with a verbal disclaimer from a cashier. Not only are people told not to feed the cookies to wildlife, they’re threatened with a $30,000 fine.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024
Wyoming Ripe For the Dark Side Of Tourism Success — Suddenly Viral Over-Tourism
All it takes is one 'wow-factor' moment shared by an influencer with millions of followers to flood and overwhelm an area. It already happened in Ten Sleep and it could happen to many other places in Wyoming too.
Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2024
Sheridan 12-Year-Old Launches Line Of Wyoming-Branded Golf Wear
Declan Jacobson, a Sheridan, Wyoming, 12-year-old, has launched his own line of golf wear. It’s uniquely branded for Wyoming and promotes the “awesomeness” of the sport and state.
Amber SteinmetzSeptember 16, 2024
Wyoming Has Been Quietly Testing Technology That Connects Vehicles To Roads
Wyoming has been quietly testing highway safety technology called V2X -- an acronym for "vehicle-to-everything," for a decade now. The technology connects roads, traffic lights, and other infrastructure that could enable advanced vehicle safety features to prevent crashes and improve traffic flows.
Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024
How Two Wyoming Women Turned A Hobby Into Largest Wool Mill In The West
Two women from Buffalo turned their hobby making wool yarn and crafts into the largest wool mill in the West. Mountain Meadow Wool processes 60,000 pounds of wool annually -- that's more than 54,000 miles of wool.
Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024
Wyoming Art Dealers Experience Massive Slump Each Presidential Election Year
It hits like clockwork every four years — as the presidential election season heats up, sales for Wyoming artists and dealers cool off. Although the famed Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody seems to be immune to the pattern.
Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024
Eating Wyoming: How A Vietnamese Restaurant Helped Save The Dubois VFW
Everything about The V Cafe in Dubois is interesting. From how the owner's family were kidnapped on the high seas by pirates while fleeing communism to their journey to Wyoming to how their restaurant saved the local VFW from folding. Plus, they've got great food.
Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024
Riverton Man’s El Camino Sketch Launched Renowned Auto Art Career
Riverton's Shannon Watts didn’t intend to make a career out of drawing cars. But his sketch of a 1964 El Camino turned his life upside down. Now he sells over 400 of his designs in car shows across the country and his metal signs are being sold in Hobby Lobby Stores and other big box stores.
Jackie DorothySeptember 14, 2024
Buffalo’s Historic Occidental Hotel Draws Workers From All Over The World
For the past 20 years, the Occidental has hired students from around the world to work the summer tourist season at the historic hotel that’s also a certified museum. This year, they’ve come from Belarus, Albania, Thailand and Taiwan.
Renée JeanSeptember 14, 2024