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Wade Wohl, who is sitting on one of Jeffree Star's camels, is the Star Yak Ranch manager.

Meet Wade Wohl, The Wyoming Rancher Who Helps Run Jeffree Star’s Yak Ranch

Yaks are a little bit different than cattle, Wade Wohl will tell you. He would know. He’s the rancher helping Jeffree Star with day-to-day operations at his Star Yak Ranch.

Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023

Some historians believe this is the oldest cabin still standing in Wyoming. Built or moved to this location in 1842, it was once a waypoint for the Shoshone Tribe's migrations.

Cowboy State Places: Historic Atlantic City, Wyoming Strikes Gold Again With Tourism

The Continental Divide Trail and the Backcountry Discovery Route are bringing crowds of tourists through what is almost a ghost town, keeping two historic restaurants and a bed and breakfast alive.

Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023

The Bull Pub in Cowley, Wyoming.

Eating Wyoming: The Bull Pub In Cowley, A Cowboy Joint With Michelin-Caliber Food

An English chef who once trained alongside Gordon Ramsay took a vacation 30 years ago at a guest ranch in the Pryor Mountains, and it changed the trajectory of her life. Now she’s the chef at the Bull Pub Restaurant in tiny Cowley, Wyoming.

Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023

The first JCPenny store, the company's "mother store," in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

JCPenney’s ‘Mother Store’ In Kemmerer, Wyoming, Is Still A Small-Town Boutique

The JCPenney chain was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, as the Golden Rule Store in 1902. James Cash Penney lived in an attic above the store at the time with his first wife, Berta. Today tourists stop by to see where it all began.

Renée JeanJuly 22, 2023

Artisan cheesemaker Suzanne Mate Lecuyer shows a wheel of hard cheese while Patty gives a toddler a ride at Squire Farms.

French Artisan Cheesemaker Finds A Niche In Star Valley, Wyoming

Suzanne Mate Lecuyer learned to make cheese on farms in the French Alps. Now she's happy to ply her craft in Star Valley, where state regulations allow her to use raw milk, as is done in France.

July 22, 2023

A renovation and rebirth for the retro Lander Motel is nearly complete.

On The Road With Renee: Retro-Modern Makeover For Lander Motel — And New Brewery

The Lander Motel is back from the dead, and the service station next door is on track to become a brewery, continuing a trend to renovate classic motels around Wyoming.

Renée JeanJuly 22, 2023

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Longmire Actors Get Waiver From SAG, Actors Can Be At Longmire Days

Although it looked like the actors who appeared in the "Longmire" TV series would not be able to participate in this weekend's Longmire Days festival because of the Screen Actors Guild strike, the union gave them a waiver Thursday afternoon and the show will proceed as planned.

Jimmy OrrJuly 20, 2023

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Longmire Days Hasn’t Been Canceled But Actors' Strike Is Throwing A Wrench Into Everything

Longmire Days hasn't been canceled but unless a waiver is granted, none of the actors from the fictional TV show will appear at the event. Organizers say they are trying hard to gain that waiver.

Wendy CorrJuly 20, 2023

Not only are Taco Bell and Taco John's competitors, in many locations, they're neighbors as well, like in Laramie, where they have outlets across the street from each other along Grand Avenue.

Taco Bell Says Liberation Of ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark A Win For ‘Taco Allies Everywhere’

Taco Bell said it’s pleased Taco John’s has “liberated” the Taco Tuesday phrase for everyone, and that it’s considering the smaller chain’s challenge to donate to a fund that benefits food service workers.

Renée JeanJuly 19, 2023

Cryptocurrency (Cowboy State Daily)

Digital Currency Ruling Could Bolster Case For Wyoming-Based American CryptoFed

Wyoming-based American CryptoFed DAO believes a recent court ruling that rejected the SEC’s contention that all cryptocurrency tokens are securities will help clear a path forward for it and other Wyoming DAOs.

Renée JeanJuly 19, 2023

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No Mas: Taco John’s Gives Up ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark

In face of a challenge by fast-food giant Taco Bell, Wyoming-based Taco John’s said Tuesday it’s giving up its 34-year trademark on the phrase “Taco Tuesday.”

Renée JeanJuly 18, 2023

A cell tower is inserted into the Wapiti Valley in this Cowboy State Daily illustration.

California Cell Tower Company Asks Judge To Block Wapiti Residents From Joining Lawsuit

A California cellphone tower company on Friday asked a federal judge not to let several Wapiti, Wyoming, residents join the company's lawsuit against Park County to keep a nearly 200-foot tower out of the pristine Wapiti Valley.

Clair McFarlandJuly 17, 2023

Social media star and Casper business owner Jeffree Star posted a viral Instagram video raving about the yak ramen bowl at Tacos Mexico in Casper, which uses yak meat from his Wyoming ranch.

Serving Jeffree Star’s Yak Meat Putting Casper Taco Shop On The Culinary Map

Creating new and exciting food with Jeffree Star’s Wyoming yak meat has put Tacos Mexico on the culinary map, another step in an American dream that’s been unfolding for 25 years in Casper.

Renée JeanJuly 17, 2023

Shoshone, Wyoming, may have fewer than 500 residents, but you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone in Wyoming who hasn't stopped at the Fast Lane.

Shoshoni, Wyoming Going Through Big Changes; Fast Lane Expansion Leading The Way

It's been a challenging time for Shoshoni, a town of 471 which sits at one of the busiest crossroads in the state. But there's a lot change happening and the significant expansion and renovation of the Fast Lane gas station is leading the way.

Leo WolfsonJuly 16, 2023

The line to shop in the first Jeffree Star store in the nation zigzagged a couple of times in front of the new store in Casper, then extended out onto South David Street. It wrapped around Midwest Avenue before turning up half of Ash Street. At least 1,000 were in the line mid-morning, and more kept coming throughout the day.

Line Wraps Around The Block For Grand Opening Of Jeffree Star’s Yak Meat And Cosmetics Store

A line wrapped around an entire city block in Casper in front of the Jeffree Star Store on Friday. At least 1,000 people waited to shop for yak meat, cosmetics and meet the social media personality.

Renée JeanJuly 15, 2023

About 70 sheep with a “GE” brand on their backs are missing from a Campbell County ranch (left). Many of them have a cropped ear (right).

Sheep Rustling? 70 Sheep Missing From Campbell County Ranch

Campbell County authorities are investigating the disappearance of 70 ewes. The owner of the sheep said 70-head is the amount that fits a double-deck gooseneck trailer.

July 14, 2023

Damien Marcott follows hypnotist Joshua Bandy’s guidance through a session of past-life regression.

Cheyenne Hypnotist Taps Into Past Lives To Help People In The Here And Now

Joshua Bandy uses past-life regression hypnotherapy to help people find resources in their past lives that help them with problems in their current ones.

July 13, 2023

Even by late June, the temperatures in Jay Richard's fields in Worland were well below normal. Coupled with wet conditions, he said some crops may not get enough heat and sun this summer.

Worland, ‘Wyoming’s Furnace,’ Finally Hits 90 Degrees; Latest Ever On Record

A longer- and wetter-than-usual spring has meant for more mild temperatures around the state, including Worland — aka “Wyoming’s Furnace" — which hit 90 for the first time this year on Monday. Since records have been kept, this is the latest Worland has not hit the 90 degree mark.

July 10, 2023

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