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A Mountain West Legend, The Story Of Isabella Bird And Mountain Man Jim, Is 150 Years Old
Wyoming and Colorado were not yet states when Isabella Bird passed through on her way to fame and fortune — and an unlikely romance between the Victorian woman and a one-eyed desperado named Rocky Mountain Jim.
Renée JeanMay 06, 2023
The Sky’s Literally The Limit For Wyoming Small Businesses Developing Space Tech Industry
Heavy-hitters like NASA, the newly created U.S. Space Force and the planned multibillion-dollar modernization of the Minutemen III missiles in Cheyenne offer huge financial opportunities for Cowboy State small businesses.
Renée JeanMay 05, 2023
Wyoming Cybersecurity Expert Says Apple Users Shouldn’t Feel Secure — Hackers Are Catching Up To Macs
People who use Apple computers and devices have long enjoyed being more secure with most viruses targeting Windows, but a Wyoming cybersecurity expert says that’s not true anymore as hackers and malware are catching up to Macs.
Renée JeanMay 04, 2023
In Nation’s Wealthiest County, Average Jackson Home Price Holds At Record $5 Million, Doubles In Four Years
The average price of a home in the nation’s wealthiest county is holding at a high of $5 million. In 2019, the average was $2.6 million.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Farmers Have Few Options For Fixing Their Own Tractors As Colorado Passes ‘Right To Repair’
Colorado recently became the first state to pass a “right to repair” bill allowing farmers more leeway to fix their own tractors. Wyoming industry insiders say a similar measure is unlikely here anytime soon.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Tourism Spending Up $166 Million To $4.5 Billion For 2022, And Early 2023 Looks Even Better
Wyoming tourism has more than recovered economically from the COVID-19 pandemic with $4.5 billion in tourism spending in 2022. And 2023 is off to an even better start.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
With Antique Guns Going For $30K Or More, Premier Firearms Show Finds Home In Wyoming
There were several model 1876 Winchesters for sale Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne, ranging in price from about $3,000 for those in more heavily used condition to at least $30,000 for one in near-mint condition.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2023
Near Wyoming: Mountain West Legend Is Inspiration For True Western Restaurant Experience — And It’s Amazing
The Bird and Jim restaurant sources 70% of its ingredients from the Mountain West and prepares them in an elevated way. That, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, make this Estes Park, Colorado, gem a must for a true Western experience.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Outdoor Recreation Has Turned Into An $860 Billion Dollar A Year Industry, How Can Wyoming Take Advantage Of It?
More than 200 stakeholders in the Wyoming tourism industry came together in Laramie last week to figure out how to best take advantage of the booming outdoor recreation business.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Farson Mercantile’s Humongous Half-Gallon Ice Cream Cone A Big Draw For Tiny Wyoming Town
It’s been a gambling hall, motel and boarding house, but for nearly five decades the Farson Mercantile’s been famous for its ice cream. It’s the “Home of the Big Cone,” a $10, near half-gallon mountain sweet treat.
April 29, 2023
Lab-Grown Meat Gets FDA OK, But It’s Not An Easy Sell
It looks awful, it isn't real meat, and sales are awful. But the FDA recently did announce that the products from two companies are safe to eat.
April 28, 2023
International Trade Show In Casper Expected To Attract $100+ Million For Wyoming Tourism
Casper will be the Wyoming host city for a 2024 event that will bring dozens of travel agents looking for unique Western experiences to offer their clientele. It’s anticipated the International Roundup will bring more than $100 million in visitor spending to the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanApril 28, 2023
Wyoming’s Gen Z Is Dreaming Up Ways To Bring Tech Outdoors With Smart Parks
University of Wyoming students are exploring what the future of outdoors tourism can look like for the Cowboy State. One idea is Smart Parks, which uses smartphones to enhance how people recreate outdoors.
Renée JeanApril 28, 2023
Kroger Urges California Court To Toss Consumer Lawsuit Over $25 Billion Mega Merger With Albertsons
The mega merger of Albertsons and Kroger has been sharply criticized by a union that represents hundreds of Wyoming grocery store workers. Regardless of how it fares, the consumer lawsuit is part of opposition that continues to build against the $25 billion deal.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2023
Replacing Minuteman III Missiles Around Cheyenne Will Bring In $2.6 Billion In Construction Money
The economic impact of replacing the Minuteman III missiles located in the Cheyenne area will be gigantic. Not only will the workforce increase by 5,000 people but construction costs alone are estimated to be $2.6 billion dollars.
Renée JeanApril 25, 2023
Facebook Settles Privacy Lawsuit, But Wyoming Cybersecurity Experts Say Plenty Of Issues Remain
Wyomingites who were Facebook users anytime during the past 15 years qualify for a sliver of a $725 million settlement over privacy issues.
Renée JeanApril 25, 2023
Wyoming Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Shuttered As Company Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bed Bath & Beyond staff told Cowboy State Daily in February that its Cheyenne and Casper stores would likely linger until May, but their last day was Sunday, with the retailer announcing it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Renée JeanApril 24, 2023
Walmart Corporation Names Cody, Wyoming's Walmart 'Supercenter of the Year'
Cody’s Walmart Supercenter has risen to the top of the chain’s thousands of stores. Out of more than 3,570 stores in the United States, the corporation named the Cody store 'Supercenter of the Year.'
Wendy CorrApril 23, 2023
Roof Collapse In Casper After Massive Snowstorm Not Widespread Issue, Natrona County Building Inspector Says
Accumulation of snow on roofs is sometimes quite stealthy, and they can also be deadly. Here’s what to know about whether snow is creating a hazard for your home.
Renée JeanApril 21, 2023
Wyoming’s Custodia Bank Lawsuit Against Federal Reserve Gets Boost From Former Penn. Sen. Patrick Toomey
Patrick Toomey, former chair of the Senate Banking Committee, says the Federal Reserve is completely misinterpreting legislation he wrote in its argument to deny Custodia Bank a master account.
Renée JeanApril 20, 2023
Union Pacific Offers $50,000 Sign-On Bonus In Wyoming
Eye-popping Union Pacific bonuses up to $50,000 reflects high demand for workers, but former employees also say it’s a demanding job that offers little time for a personal life
Renée JeanApril 19, 2023
At Nearly 100 Inches, It’s Been Riverton’s Snowiest Winter Ever
The 2022-23 winter has broken another record for Riverton, Wyoming, where 92.6 inches of snow eclipses the previous record set more than a century ago.
Wendy CorrApril 19, 2023
Partial Charge For Electric F-150 Costs $51.70, Takes Over An Hour; Gas Truck Took 5 Minutes And $77 To Fill
A MotorTrend writer wanted to see how long it would take to charge an electric Ford F-150 Lightning at a 7-11 DC fast-charging station in California. It cost him $51.70 and took over an hour. A gas-powered Ford F-150 would cost $77, but it would take 5 minutes for nearly twice the range.
April 18, 2023
Wyoming Insiders Cry Foul As Federal Reserve Says It Wants New, Innovative Banks While Denying Custodia
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said America needs a better pipeline for creating new banks, which had Wyoming Twitter feeds exploding given that the federal agency has blocked the Cowboy State’s digital asset banks.
Renée JeanApril 18, 2023