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WyColo Lodge, Popular With Snowy Range Travelers, Has Suddenly Closed
The WyColo Lodge, a popular stop for visitors playing in Wyoming’s Snowy Range, has “officially closed till further notice.” A man answering the phone at the lodge said staff was “getting killed” by the workload before hanging up.
Renée JeanAugust 20, 2024
Despite Reports He Sold It, Kanye West May Still Own His Wyoming Ranch
National media have been reporting since June that Kanye West has sold his Wyoming ranch near Cody. But records with the Park County Assessor’s Office show he still owns the properties.
Renée JeanAugust 20, 2024
Dogs That Eat Meth And De-Scented Skunks Are Normal At Casper Vet Clinic
The same-old, same-old for veterinarians in Wyoming goes far beyond treating dogs and cats. They routinely deal with rattlesnake bites, dogs that eat their owners’ drugs and even perform surgery on the delicate scent glands of skunks.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 18, 2024
In Burns And Carpenter, Ice Cream Is Smoothing Old Wyoming Rivalry
The towns of Burns and Carpenter in southeast Wyoming are old rivals. But the ice cream served up at Josie’s Creamery out of the former Burns school band room is smoothing that over.
Mark HeinzAugust 18, 2024
Red Hills Ranch In Teton County On The Market For $65 Million
Red Hills Ranch, the 190-acre Jackson Hole home of late U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, is for sale for $65 million. The property, which is only 25 miles from downtown Jackson, was previously owned by Wyoming politician Cliff Hansen, the grandfather of former Gov. Matt Mead.
Renée JeanAugust 17, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: The Hurricane In Aladdin — A Shot And Slap In The Face For $40
Like a shot and a slap in the face? Try the Hurricane at the General Store in Aladdin, Wyoming. For $40, you get the drink and then they'll slap you in the face.
Renée JeanAugust 17, 2024
Casper Engineer Wants To Make “Dirt Cheap” $1,000 Rockets For The Military
A Casper engineer who has a long, established career working in U.S. missile programs, says he can make “dirt cheap” $1,000 rockets that can do the same job as rockets the military pays $1 million each for. He got the idea seeing how the Ukraine is using $200 drones to take out sophisticated Russian tanks.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 17, 2024
Tri-State’s Wyoming Co-ops United By Jitters Over Future Of Coal Plant
Tri-State Generation’s pivot away from fossil fuel-generated power has some of its members uneasy. In Wyoming, there’s concern over the future of the Laramie Station power plant.
Pat MaioAugust 17, 2024
Cheyenne’s Historic Downtown Plains Hotel Has A Buyer
The historic Plains Hotel in downtown Cheyenne has finally attracted a buyer, almost a year after it was put up for sale. The buyer is a former Wall Street investor and tech media startup founder who’s new to Cheyenne.
Renée JeanAugust 16, 2024
In Wyoming Tourism Towns, Short-Term Rentals Squeeze Real Estate Markets
Wyoming tourism towns like Saratoga are experiencing an explosion of homeowners doing short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO. Now people build houses to rent out, which is squeezing real estate markets for available single-family homes.
Renée JeanAugust 16, 2024
Sweetwater County Residents At War Over Dog Sitting At Table In Restaurant
People in southwest Wyoming are at war over a photo of a woman who put her dog on the seat of a booth at the table of a Rock Springs, Wyoming, restaurant. Some are appalled, calling the act “entitled,” while others say just leave them alone.
Clair McFarlandAugust 16, 2024
Jackson Primed For New Wave Of Luxury Homes In The $25 Million Range
Two new luxury home listings in the Jackson Hole market in the $25 million range are just the beginning, says The Jackson Home Co. Another on the way promises to be in the neighborhood of $65 million.
Renée JeanAugust 15, 2024
Sheridan’s 7,500-Square-Foot Lion Dog Estate Hits The Market At $4.5 Million
There’s nothing not to like about the fully automatic, 7,500-square-foot Lion Dog Estate in Sheridan, including a waterfall color-therapy tub. It’s unique, stuffed with gee-whiz features for sale, listing at $4.5 million.
Renée JeanAugust 14, 2024
Plane Diverted From Jackson Hole Airport Because Pilot Not Qualified
An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Jackson Hole was diverted to Salt Lake City after the pilot admitted to passengers he was unqualified to land the plane in Jackson. One passenger said the pilot got off the flight in a "walk of shame."
Jake NicholsAugust 13, 2024
Forget Stock Tank Heaters, Wyoming Ranchers Invent Device Works Year-Round
A Wyoming ranch family knew there was a better way to keep their livestock water tanks from freezing over. Five years later, the Water Rippler is about to hit the market. It keeps water from freezing in winter and cuts down on bugs and algae in summer.
Amber SteinmetzAugust 11, 2024
Legacy Wyoming Western Wear Store Began As A Mom-And-Pop Car Dealership
Moss Saddles Boots and Tack started as a side hustle to support a mom-and-pop car dealership. Now 55 years later, it’s a legacy Wyoming Western store outside Casper. “We can boot you, shoe you, crown you, rope you, saddle you and tool you,” the owner says.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 11, 2024
The Steinley Cup Remains The OG Trophy Of Wyoming’s Legacy Brewfests
Everyone knows about the Stanley Cup. But even more prestigious is Saratoga’s Steinley Cup — the highest award microbrewers can win in Wyoming. Now in its 28th year, the Steinley Cup Microbrew Festival is the oldest brewfest in Wyoming.
Renée JeanAugust 10, 2024
Eating Wyoming: Bobbi’s Classic Diner In Glenrock A Throwback American Burger Spot
A throwback 1950s and ’60s experience, Bobbi’s Classic Diner in Glenrock doesn’t go out of its lane. It’s simple and all-American — burgers, sandwiches, fries and thick milkshakes.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 10, 2024
Drinking Wyoming: In Dubois, The Outlaw And Rustic Are 255 Yards — And Miles — Apart
Dubois, Wyoming, has two bars. Both are on the main drag and categorically reflect their clientele. The Outlaw Saloon and the Rustic Pine Tavern are 255 yards from each other — and miles apart.
Jake NicholsAugust 10, 2024
“You Are A Liar”: Angry Crowd Quickly Turns On Casper Gravel Pit Developer
A required meeting for a proposed gravel pit on public land near the base of Casper Mountain on Thursday quickly boiled over. The angry crowd called the developer “a liar” and accused him of “gaslighting” the public.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 09, 2024
Wyoming Is “Ground Zero” For AI News Reporting Fears After Cody Enterprise Scandal
A reporter for the Cody Enterprise used artificial intelligence to make up quotes for his news stories. Since a reporter at the Powell Tribune noticed and investigated, the unraveling scandal could make Wyoming “ground zero” for fears about AI news reporting.
Clair McFarlandAugust 08, 2024
Antlers Ranch Near Meeteetse Listed At $85 Million, In Same Family Since 1895
The historic Antlers Ranch near Meeteetse, Wyoming, has hit the market for $85 million. The ranch, which includes 16,532 deeded acres and control of more than 40,000 acres, has been in the same family since 1895 and has never been for sale before.
Renée JeanAugust 08, 2024
Chicken With AR-15 On Casper PETA Billboard Threatens To Kill People Who Eat Meat
PETA is pushing meat-eaters to become vegan in a new Casper billboard with an angry chicken wielding an AR-15. The chicken threatens it may kill people if meat doesn’t, a message Wyoming’s meat industry says misses the mark by a mile.
Dale KillingbeckAugust 06, 2024
New York Casino Breaks Weitzels Wings’ 24-Hour Chicken Wing Sales Record
The Village Casino in New York sold nearly 56,000 chicken wings in 24 hours over the weekend to reclaim the world record from Wyoming’s Weitzels Wings. Owner Trent Weitzel said he wants to take it back decisively next year by selling 75,000.
Greg JohnsonAugust 05, 2024