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Wyoming-Based Custodia Bank Goes For Jugular In Lawsuit Against Federal Reserve
Wyoming-based Custodia Bank is asking a federal judge for a summary judgment in its lawsuit with the Federal Reserve because there’s clear and compelling evidence the Fed was influenced by politics when it denied Custodia’s master account.
Renée JeanJanuary 06, 2024
‘Da Vinci’ Robotic Surgeon Brings Cutting-Edge Treatment To Northwest Wyoming
Cody Regional Health has invested millions of dollars in a new robotic surgical system that offers less-invasive procedures and faster recovery. Though robotic, a real doctor still controls the system.
Andrew RossiJanuary 03, 2024
Fast, Tasty And Cheap: Cheyenne's "Clean Eatz" Restaurant Is Healthy And Affordable
The build-a-bowls, wraps, flatbreads, and burgers at Cheyenne's "Clean Eatz" are all made fresh and ready in about the same time it would take for a burger and fries at a fast-food chain, all at a price point that’s competitive.
Renée JeanJanuary 01, 2024
Casper Doctor Couldn't Find Fresh Enough Produce So He Launched "Eat Wyoming"
Dr. Jesse Miller of Casper and his Mom couldn’t find produce fresh enough in Wyoming supermarkets, so he went to another source — the state’s small growers. That began Eat Wyoming, which delivers super-fresh local produce -- even produce no one thinks is grown in Wyoming.
Renée JeanJanuary 01, 2024
Wyoming Company Pioneers Game-Changing Process For Rare Earths, Uranium
Casper-based Disa Technologies has patented a new mineral separation process that can make mining and extraction processes much more economic, which could be a breakthrough for the state’s rare earths and uranium industries.
Renée JeanJanuary 01, 2024
Wyoming Has Had A Foreign Trade Zone For 35 Years, But Doesn’t Use It
After nearly 35 years after a foreign trade zone was established in Natrona County, officials say the time may finally be “ripe” for companies to take advantage of the economic benefits that come with it.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 31, 2023
Green River Baker Advances To Finals In 2023 Greatest Baker Competition
Green River's Dustee Collar has made her way into the finals of 2023 Greatest Baker competition which pits 1,000 bakers from around the world. Collar, who has baked professionally for 7 years, credits her grandma for her success.
Renée JeanDecember 31, 2023
Finally Some Visual Progress At Cheyenne's Old Hitching Post Inn Site
Walls are going up for two hotels being built at the former site of Cheyenne's legendary Hitching Post Inn. Everhome Suites is one of the two hotels under construction, along with a recently signed corporate headquarters for a company that has yet to be revealed.
Renée JeanDecember 31, 2023
Wyoming’s Own Red Pony Salsa Is Author Craig Johnson’s Favorite And Growing Fast
Clearmont gardener Richard Rhoades' Red Pony Salsa is about to go big time. He’s one of only two Wyoming producers invited to the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, where thousands of retailers go to look for their next bestseller.
Renée JeanDecember 30, 2023
Casper’s Iconic 102-Year-Old Rialto Theater Sold, Will Become Community Hub
The historic Rialto Theater began in 1921 as a community spot for performing arts and events in Casper. More than a century later, a trio of local residents have bought the downtown landmark with a mission to take the theater back to its origins.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 30, 2023
Vacant For 40 Years, Father-Son Duo Save Historic 130-Year-Old Opal Mercantile
After languishing in vacancy for 40 years, the historic Opal Mercantile in southwest Wyoming was on the verge of demolition when a father and son bought the building and are now restoring it.
December 30, 2023
Glock Inventor Dies, And Wyoming Gun Owners Tell Why They Love Their Glocks
Gaston Glock, the reclusive billionaire Austrian who invented the Glock pistol, died Wednesday half a world away, but leaves a legacy in Wyoming, where his firearms remain among the best-selling sidearms in the Cowboy State.
Mark HeinzDecember 29, 2023
Postal Service Hears Big Outcry Over Plan To Move Mail Processing Out Of Wyoming
One thing is for certain: Wyoming is not going down without a fight. The Postal Service's plan to move mail processing and distribution to other states is getting big pushback from Wyoming residents and the bureaucrats are hearing it.
Renée JeanDecember 27, 2023
Wyoming Places: Hogadon Basin, Casper's Upside-Down Ski Area
Hogadon Basin Ski Area outside Casper, Wyoming, is upside-down, with the lodge and runs starting at the summit of Casper Mountain, not the bottom. That means you're out of your car and on the slopes.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 26, 2023
The Next Little Thing: Tiny Scooter’s Coffee Kiosks Popping Up All Over Wyoming
Scooter’s Coffee is caffeinating Wyoming at a rapid pace, recently opening shops in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, and soon in Douglas, Jackson and Sheridan. One franchisee is planning another 12 - 17 more in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanDecember 25, 2023
The Presidential: A Cheyenne Barbershop Making Christmas Happen For Local Families
Families worried that Christmas wasn’t going to happen for them found a real-life angel in Angel Maldonado, owner of The Presidential Barbershop in Cheyenne. His impromptu toy and gift drive proves the spirit of Christmas is still alive.
Renée JeanDecember 25, 2023
The Casper-Natrona County Airport Is The Only International Airport In Wyoming
As the only international airport in Wyoming, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer makes himself available 24/7, as there are pilots and high-profile passengers on international charters and private jets who choose to make their entry into the U.S. in Casper.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 24, 2023
Pastry Chef Breathes New Life Into 125-Year-Old Shell Store In Shell, Wyoming
Who says you can’t quit your day job and do something completely different? Emily Clark credits a trip to New Zealand as the lightbulb moment to change the course of her life. Now she’s a pastry chef at the 125-year-old Shell Store in Shell, Wyoming.
Renée JeanDecember 24, 2023
Wyoming Rare Earths Deposit Near Wheatland Has Potential To Be World’s Richest
On the heels of other Wyoming rare earth discoveries and breakthroughs, one high-grade deposit owned by American Rare Earths near Wheatland, Wyoming, has the company thinking it has potential to be the world’s richest.
Renée JeanDecember 24, 2023
Drinking Wyoming: Joe’s Liquor And Bar In Rock Springs, A Landmark That Feels Like The Early 60s
Billed as the smallest bar in Rock Springs, Joe’s Liquor and Bar only seats 14 people. Walking in the bar is like stepping back in time to 1961 -- dimly lit and the walls are covered with dark wood paneling.
December 24, 2023
Whenever The World’s About To End, Business Picks Up For Wyoming Gold Sellers
If economists want to tabulate people’s fear factor in the economy, they might want to check in with a coin shop. Justin Foster, owner of Colonial Coins & Currency in Casper, says when the headlines are bad, business picks up.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 23, 2023
Time Warp: Couple Resurrects Casper’s Historic 100-Year-Old Rialto Soda Fountain
Scouting for a location to sell eclipse merchandise in 2017, a Casper couple instead found the Rialto Soda Fountain, a tiny 285-square-foot space with some huge local history. Now they’re soda-jerking for new generations.
Dale KillingbeckDecember 22, 2023
Yellowstone National Park In The Winter: "The Most Magical Time Of The Year"
The lobby of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel was full of people bundling into their best winter apparel, excited to explore the unparalleled interior of Yellowstone National Park in the rugged luxury of a snowcoach. "Welcome to the most magical time of year," said the guide.
Andrew RossiDecember 22, 2023
FTC To Delay $25 Billion Albertsons - Kroger Merger; Study Says It Could Hurt Market
The Federal Trade Commission in court filings suggests it will take until Jan. 17 to make a decision about the $25 billion Kroger - Albertsons grocery merger. At the same time, a new study suggests it would hurt the labor pool.
Renée JeanDecember 20, 2023