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Wyoming Is Perfect For Data Centers, So Why Do They Cluster Only In Cheyenne?
Wyoming has the right climate for data centers, and the Interstate 80 corridor could be a magnet for attracting more of them. So why do data centers cluster in Cheyenne, but hardly anywhere else in Wyoming?
Renée JeanApril 28, 2025
Casper Man Was In Chronic Pain Until He Had A Unique Surgical Procedure
A 75-year-old Casper man was in constant pain caused by osteoarthritis that formed in the ankle he broke more than 40 years ago. But a breakthrough procedure known as transarterial musculoskeletal embolization, which was pioneered in Japan, has left him “95% pain free.”
Dale KillingbeckApril 27, 2025
Defense Contractor With Wyoming Ties Sues Firm Over Explosives Deal For Ukraine
Bizzell Corp., a defense contractor registered in Wyoming, is suing a Pennsylvania firm claiming it defrauded the company of $3.9 million in an explosives deal. The explosives were meant to help supply Ukraine and Israel with munitions.
David MadisonApril 27, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Bear Mountain Junction In La Grange Has Beer, Killer Cinnamon Rolls
Bear Mountain Junction is a tiny all-in-one stop in La Grange on U.S. Highway 85 between Cheyenne and Hawk Springs. It’s a store, gift shop and bar, where you can get a beer and killer homemade cinnamon rolls.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Lander’s Mulino Italian Bistro Is Hard To Find, But Worth It
In the heart of downtown Lander, hidden from all casual view, there’s a serious little slice of Italy, waiting to be discovered by the keenly observant. Mulino Italian Bistro is a little hard to find, but worth it.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2025
Cody Couple Grows Tropical Fruits Year-Round In Unique Geothermal Greenhouse
Lynn and Karl Lampe of Cody grow fruits and vegetables all year-round in their self-designed and unique geothermal greenhouse. The greenhouse uses the earth’s temperature to regulate growing conditions, making it possible to grow tropical fruits.
Amber SteinmetzApril 26, 2025
For Wyoming Greenhouse Operators, Spring Starts When The Snow Is Deep
Spring started in January for the Sprout family in Lander. They planted their seeds while snow was still deep now are climatizing their perennials to the Wyoming weather.
Jackie DorothyApril 25, 2025
Pinedale’s World Famous Corral Bar For Sale For $1.5 Million
The World Famous Corral Bar in Pinedale may not actually be “world famous,” but it is a favorite spot for locals. The family that’s owned the bar for the last 25 years has decided it’s time to sell, listing it for about $1.5 million.
Renée JeanApril 25, 2025
Downtown Cheyenne Parking Garage A Nightmare, Nearby Business Owners Say
Cheyenne has taken steps to improve a problem downtown parking garage and make it safer. But business owners say there continue to be nightly noise violations, as well as vandalism.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2025
As AI Threats Grow, Wyoming Gets A Certified Cyber Defense Training Center
Laramie County Community College is the only institution in Wyoming to hold a cyber defense certification from the National Security Agency. The certification comes as threats from artificial intelligence grow every minute.
Amber SteinmetzApril 20, 2025
Mega Millions Makes Odds Better, But They’re Still Not As Good As Winning WyoLotto
The multistate Mega Millions lottery is charging more to play, but promises bigger jackpots with better odds of winning. But state lotteries like WyoLotto still offer better chances.
Renée JeanApril 20, 2025
Wyoming Company Builds Tough-As-Tank Security Gates For A-List Stars
Picasso Gate in Cheyenne may not be a household name, but its tough-as-a-tank security gates are coveted by A-list stars like Tom Cruise and Kevin Costner. It’s owned by a father-son duo who love Wyoming.
Renée JeanApril 20, 2025
There’s Something In Wyoming That Makes It Perfect To Grow Coors’ Special Barley
A special blend of barley has been grown by hundreds of farmers in Wyoming and three other Western states exclusively to brew Coors beer. That includes Jim Miller’s family near Worland, who thinks the crop is going to be “tremendous” this year.
Jackie DorothyApril 19, 2025
Wyoming Students Turn Shipping Container Into High-Tech Greenhouse
Central Wyoming College has engineered a shipping container into a high-tech greenhouse that’s like something out of “The Jetsons." It creates its own sunshine and rain to grow all kinds of produce.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: At Lander’s Pushroot Brewing, It’s All About The Foam
Pushroot Brewing Company in Lander brings unique Czech pours to Wyoming that put a luxurious twist on beer. It’s all about big heads, and even a beer pour that’s all foam.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025
A Whole Town Near Yellowstone Is For Sale For Less Than $3 Million
Located 45 minutes from Yellowstone’s north entrance, the entire town of Pray, Montana, is for sale for $2.6 million. That includes its 100-year-old general store, post office, home and cabins.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025
Residential Rents Skyrocket In Idaho And Montana, Remain Stable In Wyoming
While residential rents for people in Wyoming remain relatively stable, they’re skyrocketing by more than 30% in neighboring Montana and Idaho.
David MadisonApril 18, 2025
Politically Red Wyoming, Utah And Idaho Talk Break From Power Giant PacifiCorp
Officials in politically red states Wyoming and Utah are talking about teaming up with Idaho to rely more on fossil fuels to meet future electricity demands. They could break from PacifiCorps and its base in politically blue West Coast states.
David MadisonApril 18, 2025
‘Obnoxious’ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away
The Laramie County Commission has finally approved fireworks permits for a pair of businesses near the Colorado border it had said were too “obnoxious.” But the owner’s father has to stay away from her businesses as part of the agreement.
Renée JeanApril 17, 2025
Joe Pickett-Inspired Bourbon Hits Shelves Friday, Only 1,000 Bottles Available
Only 1,000 bottles of bourbon inspired by Joe Pickett, the popular mystery-solving game warden created by Wyoming author C.J. Box, are available. It goes on sale at liquor stores Friday and a release party at Pine Bluffs Distilling on Saturday.
Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2025
Jackson’s Snow King Hotel Sale A Boost For Ski Hill’s Revival
The Snow King Mountain Resort’s ongoing revival is getting a boost with Trailborn’s recent purchase of the Snow King Resort Hotel at the base of the ski hill.
Renée JeanApril 17, 2025
Another Double-Digit Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Approved, More Likely Ahead
Wyoming Public Service Commissioners reluctantly approved another double-digit rate increase for Rocky Mountain Power on Tuesday. That means another $14 a month on an average residential customer’s bill, and more rate increases are likely ahead.
Renée JeanApril 16, 2025
Star Plunge Closure Hits Three Months, And Visitors Are Steering Clear
The Star Plunge hot springs venue has been closed for three months, which is starting to impact the tourism industry in and around Thermopolis. There are fewer people staying in local hotels with the busy summer tourism season on the horizon.
Renée JeanApril 15, 2025
Riverton Students Get Dose Of Tough Love From Celebrity Stylist Tabatha Coffey
Central Wyoming College students got a dose of celebrity stylist Tabatha Coffey’s signature tough love Thursday. Her non-nonsense style drove home that it takes more than dreaming big to make it big.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2025
Dubois Property Offers Big Ranch Amenities In A Small Package For $3.5 Million
West of Dubois, 17 Rocking Chair Ranch has all the amenities of a ranch with thousands of acres, but it sits on just 22. That makes it a rare affordable Western retreat for prospective buyers at $3.5 million.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025
Wyoming And AI: L&H Chief Says Business Must Get Onboard Now Or Get Left Behind
Mike Wandler, president of Gillette-based L&H Industrial, says now is the time for Wyoming businesses to get onboard with artificial intelligence. If they don’t, they’ll get left behind.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Innards Are ‘In’ With Foodies, Homesteaders And Health Nuts
What many consider throw-away cuts of meat like tongues, tails and innards are becoming “in” in a big way. Foodies, homesteaders and health nuts are driving a trend that’s helping small Wyoming butcheries and bringing more unusual cuts to dinner plates.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025
Opening More U.S. Logging May Not Save Wyoming’s Last Two Large Lumber Mills
The USDA wants to open 59% more forest area to logging in the United States. It may not come fast enough to save one of Wyoming’s two remaining large lumber mills.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025
Australia Sells $29B In Beef In America, Won’t Allow ‘One Hamburger’ In From U.S.
A recent dust-up in the U.S. Senate over Australian tariffs opens a discussion about unfair trade practices. Sen. John Barrasso says that while $29 billion of Australian beef has been sold in the U.S., “not one hamburger” from America is allowed there.
Renée JeanApril 11, 2025
Wyoming Housing Market ‘Overpriced,’ With 11% Of Buyers Paying Over List Price
Wyoming’s chief economist is reporting that it’s still tough for homebuyers in the state with an “overpriced” market. And Zillow reports a lack of available homes to buy also has about 11% of homebuyers paying more than list price.
David MadisonApril 10, 2025
Member Of Legacy Ranch Family Plans Huge 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Near Evanston
Trenton Thornock’s family has been ranching in southwest Wyoming for six generations. Now he plans another use for the land — a huge 1-gigawatt AI data center near Evanston.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Drinking Like Butch Cassidy, From Rock Springs To Sheridan
When he wasn’t breaking the law, Butch Cassidy was always up for a drink, and was even cited for public drunkenness in Sheridan. Despite that, not many places have laid claim to a rather obvious marketing ploy: Butch Cassidy drank here.
Renée JeanApril 06, 2025
Beautiful But Deadly, Larkspur Kills Wyoming Cattle And Frustrates Ranchers
As spring approaches, ranchers in Wyoming are on the alert for the green shoots of larkspur. This beautiful purple wildflower is deadly to cattle and frustrating for ranchers.
Jackie DorothyApril 05, 2025
Wyoming Trade Schools Packed With Gen Z Students, AKA The Toolbelt Generation
Generation Z has grown up digital, and many aren’t choosing traditional colleges. They’re packing Wyoming’s trade schools, lured by shorter, cheaper programs and better job prospects. It’s earned these Gen Z’ers the nickname The Toolbelt Generation.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2025
Wyoming’s Eatons’ Ranch Is America’s Oldest — And No. 1-Ranked — Dude Ranch
Eatons’ Ranch in the Wyoming Bighorn Range is the nation’s oldest dude ranch, cowboying with folks since 1879. Now it’s also been named America’s No. 1 dude ranch in USA Today’s annual rankings.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2025
Last Summer’s Wildfires Still Devastating For Wyoming Ranchers
Wildfires burned up huge amounts of hay and forage for Wyoming ranches last year, and the aftermath is nearly as dire. Ranchers start a new season still devastated by the fires.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2025
Cheyenne Primed For More Huge Data Centers As Artificial Intelligence Explodes
A large data center logistics company is touting Cheyenne as the ideal home for the nation’s next major data center. That could position the city for an explosion of Artificial Intelligence and data centers.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2025
Wyoming Auto Dealers Say Rush On To Buy Cars Ahead Of Price Jumps From Tariffs
Tariffs on cars and parts made in Canada and Mexico went into effect Wednesday, leaving a vanishing window to beat price jumps. Wyoming auto dealers say buyers are traveling across multiple states to find what they want now.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2025
Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices For Equipment
Republican state Rep. Lee Filer runs a Cheyenne-based cryptocurrency mining operation, and that tariff threats with Canada are spiking equipment prices. “I didn’t think it would hit my business, but it did,” Filer said.
Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025
Wyoming Farmers Fear Potential For Devastation From Drought
Drought is hurting farmers in southeast and central Wyoming, and the USDA is offering emergency loans. Many farmers are hoping that more rain is ahead and that they won’t need the assistance.
Renée JeanApril 01, 2025
Family Fun Awaits This Summer in Southwest Wyoming
Sweetwater County’s abundant natural playgrounds offer all kinds of opportunities to get out and play. Beyond outdoor escapades, you’ll find exciting summer shows, chances to see desert wildlife and a historic look at the Great American West at a variety of museums.
April 01, 2025
60,000-Square-Foot Vertical Farming Lab In Laramie On Hold Amid Bankruptcy
Plenty Unlimited is bankrupt, and its huge vertical farming research lab in Laramie is on hold. The company will keep a smaller, existing research station in Laramie. Most of the $20 million it was awarded in grant money will revert back to the state.
Renée JeanMarch 31, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Remedies Grill Has Been A Rock Springs Go-To Spot Since 1958
Remedies Grill in Rock Springs has been serving craveable diner fare since 1958, and known for its eclectic business model. A former pharmacy, it’s also a Wyoming gift shop and medical supply store.
Tracie SullivanMarch 30, 2025
Wyomingites Who Gave DNA To 23andMe Left In Limbo With Company’s Bankruptcy
Wyoming 23andMe users are scrambling to delete their DNA data in the wake of the company announcing bankruptcy. Others say they hope a future buyer will use their genetic information to help develop medical cures.
Renée JeanMarch 30, 2025
Are Farmer’s Almanacs Still The First And Last Word For Farmers And Ranchers?
For generations, American farmers have lived and died by almanacs going back to 1792, but with current technology, are they still trusted? Scientific or not, getting a Farmer’s Almanac or Old Farmer’s Almanac is a treasured tradition.
Andrew RossiMarch 29, 2025
Why People Drive Hours For Chugwater Soda Fountain’s Upscale Supper
Chugwater Soda Fountain is already famous for being Wyoming’s oldest operating soda fountain. Now it’s becoming known for its upscale Supper at the Fountain — and people drive hours for a spot at a table.
Renée JeanMarch 29, 2025
Wyoming Ranchers Ask Trump For Help In Family's Fence Line Fight With Feds
Wyoming ranchers have asked President Donald Trump to intervene in their daughter and son-in-law’s property dispute with the U.S. Forest Service in South Dakota.
Mark HeinzMarch 28, 2025
‘Obnoxious’ Cheyenne Fireworks Warehouse Again Denied Permit
A fireworks business at the Wyoming-Colorado border south of Cheyenne has again been denied a permit because county commissioners say it’s “obnoxious.” The manager says he’s “never going to stop” fighting.
Renée JeanMarch 27, 2025
No More Non-Compete Agreements In Wyoming Starting July 1
Starting July 1, businesses in Wyoming won’t be able to require people to sign non-compete agreements. That’s because of a bill that passed during this past legislative session that largely flew under the radar of public attention.
Leo WolfsonMarch 26, 2025
Need A Mansion? More Than 50 Wyoming Homes On The Market For At Least $10 Million
A collection of luxury properties are for sale just in time for the spring real estate buying season in Wyoming. Here’s a look at three unique homes that span the spectrum from a legacy Western spread to full-blown castle.
David MadisonMarch 26, 2025
Wyoming-Based Custodia Bank Is First To Send, Receive Digital U.S. Dollars
Wyoming-based Custodia Bank, working with a Texas bank, has successfully sent tokenized digital U.S. dollars from an account into the digital realm and back again. The transaction is the first of its kind.
Renée JeanMarch 26, 2025
State Shuts Down Bingo Nights At Cody Bars After ‘Illegal Gambling’ Complaint
Popular bingo nights at three Cody bars have been shut down by the Wyoming Gaming Commission after an anonymous complaint of “illegal gambling.” The agency says it’s following the law, while the bars call the move “absolutely ridiculous.”
Andrew RossiMarch 24, 2025
It's A Real Job: Horse Bodywork Therapist
Meaghan Peterson knows all about the 700 muscles that control a horse’s movement. The Thermopolis resident is a certified equine sports bodywork therapist. Her clientele is mostly between Cody and Casper although she does travel to other states too.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 23, 2025
The Local Man Behind The “Make Bozeman Montana Again” Billboard
Derek Aspinwall told Cowboy State Daily that Bozeman, Montana, is changing to be more like an Aspen or Vail, Colorado. So he put up a billboard pleading with the community to slow the development and get back to its roots before it's too late
David MadisonMarch 22, 2025
Gillette Museum Rescues Iconic Signs From Around Wyoming For New Neon Park
Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette is building a Neon Park to house neon signs it’s rescuing from around Wyoming. They already have the Holiday Lodge sign from Lander, the Cheyenne Motel sign, Fox Theater sign in Casper, and the Moorcroft Motel sign. More will be added when restored.
Andrew RossiMarch 22, 2025
Wyoming’s Top Ride? No Surprise, It’s The Ford F-150, Followed By Pickups And More Pickups
Whether the driver wears a cowboy hat or not, the seasons, roads and terrain of Wyoming mean pickups are the choice for drivers in the state. And the Ford F-150 is number one.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 22, 2025
Huge 150,000-Square-Foot Sports Facility Brings $1M To Casper In First Weeks
In its first weeks of operation in Casper, the huge 150,000-square-foot WYO Sports Ranch has made a $1 million economic impact on the community. It’s already drawing attention to host state and national tournaments.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 21, 2025
Reid Rasner: The Visionary Behind the Bold TikTok Acquisition Bid
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial and technology sectors, Reid Rasner, CEO and Founder of Omnivest Financial, has emerged as the leading force behind a $47.45 billion bid to acquire TikTok.
Sponsored ContentMarch 17, 2025
Nebraska Town Offers $50,000 House Down Payment If People Move There
To stem the stream of locals and businesses leaving town, Pawnee City, Nebraska, is offering a $50,000 incentive to move to the hometown of Larry The Cable Guy. The money is a down payment on a house for people who move there.
David MadisonMarch 17, 2025
Casper’s ‘Seven Wonders’ Are Odd, Unusual And Gravity-Defying
While the Seven Wonders of Casper may not be as famous as other landmarks in Wyoming like Old Faithful, Devils Tower or Independence Rock, they are unusual, interesting and worth seeing in a couple of hours, scavenger hunt style.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 16, 2025