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Rock Springs to Host Thousands At International Airstream Rally Later This Month
Close to 3,000 enthusiasts of the iconic, aerodynamic silver bullets of the American highway will roll into Rock Springs later this month for the annual Airstream International Rally.
June 09, 2023
With Wyoming Stable Token Under Fire, Gordon Says US Losing Digital Currency Race With China
The banking industry told Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon it feels the state’s efforts to create its own stable token is muscling in on its territory as Gordon says U.S. is losing a digital currency arms race with China.
Renée JeanJune 07, 2023
Wyoming Man Who Wore Original Taco John’s Mascot Suit Says It Was A Horrible Job
It's been 40 years, but Dave Herrington will never forget his experience as one of the original mascots for Cheyenne-based Taco John's. The heavy costumes were not well-ventilated which was an issue in the summer heat.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2023
The Haunted Stanley Hotel: Where Guests Can Check Out, But Ghosts Never Will
Not far from Wyoming, a paranormal adventure awaits at Colorado’s Stanley Hotel, made famous by Stephen King's “The Shining.” Cowboy State Daily reporter Renée Jean stayed in the hotel’s infamous Room 217 to see if it’s truly haunted.
Renée JeanApril 15, 2023
Albertsons - Kroger: Flurry Of Filings Seek To Dismiss Lawsuit That Aims To Stop $25 Billion Mega Merger
A trio of filings seeks to dismiss a consumer lawsuit filed against the proposed $25 billion merger of grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger.
Renée JeanJune 06, 2023
Casper-Based Eggington’s Is Expanding Throughout Wyoming And Arizona
Owner Pete Fazio and partners have bought the Eggington’s restaurant in Arizona, complete with trademark, as they look to build eight to 10 Eggington’s in Wyoming and Arizona.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2023
Casper’s Grant Street Grocery: How A 105-Year-Old Wyoming Neighborhood Grocery Store Was Saved
A group of Casper friends came together to save the historic Grant Street Grocery from falling into history in 2016, two years shy of its 100th anniversary. Their goal is to give it another 100 years.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2023
Old Cheyenne Airport Gets Federal Grant To Help Keep It Alive
Cheyenne was once known as the Rocky Mountain capital of the aviation world but the old Cheyenne airport, which was modeled after the TWA terminal in New York, has sat vacant for years. Now a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts could help with efforts to save the structure.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2023
Eating Wyoming: Bosco’s Italian Restaurante In Casper Has Had The Same Chef For 61 Years!
Suzi Bosco has been cooking in Bosco's Italian Restaurante for 61 years now. While her family members help, Suzi is a one-woman show in the kitchen. It's a juggling act, she says, but a labor of love.
Renée JeanJune 03, 2023
Wyoming Truckers Say Over-Regulation, Declining Standards Have Destroyed Trucking Industry
Wyoming truckers tell Cowboy State Daily that federal regulations and declining standards allowed because of a critical shortage of drivers have “just destroyed” their industry.
Leo WolfsonJune 03, 2023
Megabus Wants To Make A Big Splash In Wyoming In Partnership With Express Arrow
Megabus wants to make a mega splash in Wyoming with its announcement of daily bus service routes from Cheyenne to Douglas, Wheatland, Greeley and Denver, as well as biweekly service to Cody, Casper, Thermopolis and other Wyoming stops.
Renée JeanJune 01, 2023
Wyoming Looks At Utah Model For Ideas To Make It Easier For Business Innovators To Operate Here
Wyoming is losing out to its neighbors in capturing new business, says Senate President Ogden Driskill. That has lawmakers looking at Utah’s example for ways to lighten the regulatory burden for businesses.
Renée JeanMay 31, 2023
Cheyenne Brings In 500 Goats To Battle Weeds
Five hundred cashmere goats are in Cheyenne to eat up huge volumes of weeds. They’re part of a traveling army of gypsy goats and will eat collectively over 1,000 pounds of every day.
Renée JeanMay 30, 2023
From Tractors To Fine Dining, Frackleton’s New Owners Resurrect Favorite Sheridan Restaurant
Andy Ward used to manage the local John Deere dealership, now he and his wife own Sheridan fine-dining favorite Frackelton’s, which has reopened after a fire, just in time to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Renée JeanMay 29, 2023
Get A Haircut, Shot Of Whiskey, Hang Out In Ultimate Man Cave At Gillette Barbershop
Rapscallion’s Barbershop in Gillette, Wyoming, is old school. It's where a guy can get a haircut, enjoy a shot of whiskey, and shoot the bull about anything without getting judged. The owner calls it a "locker room environment."
May 28, 2023
Here Come The Robots: AI Risked Scientist’s Reputation By Putting His Name On Bad Journal Article He Didn’t Write
A horticultural scientist discovered a scholarly article online attributed to him, but he didn’t write it. He said it looked like artificial intelligence had produced it from a chat session, and the poor quality could have harmed his reputation as a researcher.
May 26, 2023
Casper Target Moves Its LGBTQ Pride Collection To The Back Of The Store
Casper's Target store pulled its LGBTQ "Pride" collection down Thursday and sent many items to the back of the store, but the Cheyenne Target hadn't done so as of Thursday afternoon. The move follows national boycotts over the collection's inclusion of kids' toys and clothes.
Clair McFarlandMay 26, 2023
Taco Tuesday War Brings Huge Global Publicity For Wyoming-Based Taco John’s
Lebron James, Jack In The Box and Gov. Mark Gordon all have waded into the World Taco War with publicity stunts mocking one side or the other. In the meantime, Taco John’s has enjoyed huge global publicity.
Renée JeanMay 25, 2023
Feds Paid Wyoming Farmers $5.5 Million Not To Farm In 2022
The federal Conservation Reserve Program doled out $5.5 million to Wyoming farmers last year in exchange for not farming certain plots of land, a $2 million increase from 2021.
Clair McFarlandMay 25, 2023
How Did It Just Disappear? Companies Still Can't Explain How 30 Tons Of Explosives Went Missing.
The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating whether Dyno Nobel or Union Pacific violated any federal regulations when 30 tons of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in explosives, was lost between Cheyenne and California.
May 24, 2023
SEC Commission Suspends Registration Of Wyoming’s First Legally Registered DAO
Wyoming’s first legally registered DAO, American CryptoFed, has run into trouble with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has suspended its effort to register with the agency.
Renée JeanMay 24, 2023
Unlike South, Wyoming’s Target Stores Keep LGBTQ ‘Pride Collection’ Display For Kids & Adults Up Front
Although some Target stores in the South have moved their LGBTQ “Pride Collection” merchandise for children and adults to the back of its stores, in Casper and Cheyenne, the merchandise is still in front.
Clair McFarlandMay 24, 2023
Teton County Has Affordable Housing Choices: 45 Free Acres? Buy 5 Acres for $28 Million? Or Both?
Housing in Jackson has long been tight, expensive and over-complicated. The recent purchase of a 5-acre parcel for $28 million has advocates of a project involving a 45-acre donation of land for affordable housing wondering why their project is delayed.
Renée JeanMay 24, 2023
Wyoming Lines Up With Top Experts As It Wrestles With How To Regulate ChatGPT and AI
Wyoming is getting one-of-a-kind access to the nation’s top experts in all things digital thanks to being out in front of a fast-growing business sector — despite antagonistic federal pushback.
Renée JeanMay 23, 2023