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This Time We Mean It: Cheyenne's Hitching Post Inn Is Really Coming Back
Although it's looked like nothing has happened on the site of the burned down Hitching Post Inn for more than a year (when new construction was supposed to have started), there's been a lot going on behind the scenes. Heavy construction for two hotels is slated to begin in May.
Renée JeanApril 16, 2023
How A Laramie, Wyoming Company Revolutionized The Maritime Industry
Wyoming might not seem like a maritime industry hub, but a Laramie-based company has been making its mark with shipping companies across the globe. The world's largest ships have Kent Henry's water sanitation technology onboard.
Mark HeinzApril 16, 2023
Feel On Top Of The World With A Trip To Rocky Mountain National Park
Just a two-hour drive south of Wyoming lies a world-class mountain adventure. Rocky Mountain National Park offers 415 miles of mountain wilderness and 77 mountain peaks to climb, with the sweet smell of ponderosa pines all around.
Renée JeanApril 15, 2023
How F.O. Stanley, The Builder Of The Stanley Hotel, Changed The World We Live In
F.O. Stanley didn’t only build the world-class hotel in Estes Park, just south of Wyoming’s border, near Rocky Mountain National Park. The inventions he and his brother came up with helped to influence and change the entire world.
Renée JeanApril 15, 2023
Albertsons Beats Profit Expectations Ahead Of $25 Billion Merger With Kroger
As the nation’s two largest grocery chains move ahead with a planned $25 billion merger, Albertsons reports it beat its financial goals for the fourth quarter of 2022. But lawsuits and the FTC still stand in the way of the deal.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2023
18,000 Cattle Blown Up In Texas; Only Event Comparable In Wyoming Was The Blizzard Of 1886 - 1887
Wyoming cattle ranchers say reports of a massive explosion and fire killing 18,000 cattle on a Texas dairy farm are appalling, and point to "The Big Die-Up" as the only event similar to the tragedy. Hundreds of thousands of cattle in Wyoming died during a blizzard back in 1886 - 1887.
Mark HeinzApril 13, 2023
Historic Mammoth Hotel In Yellowstone Won’t Open This Spring Due To Record Snowfall
The historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone isn't opening for the spring 2023 season because of record snowfall. The weather has delayed construction of a new wastewater treatment system damaged by last year's massive flood.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2023
Verizon Offers Cheyenne Residents Refunds For Bad 5G Service
A spokesperson for Verizon told Cowboy State Daily last week that the company was doing upgrades to its 5G infrastructure, which caused disruptions in service. Some customers now say the company has offered refunds, while others are still being told there’s no outages.
April 13, 2023
About Half Small-Town Wyoming Bars Report Bud Light Boycotts
Small-town bars in Wyoming are reporting more Bud Light boycotts than larger towns. Cowboy State Daily surveyed 14 rural bars around the state to see how sales were influenced after the company chose transgender "influencer" Dylan Mulvaney to promote the beer.
Clair McFarlandApril 13, 2023
Late Spring Snow Boosts Ski Resorts Across Wyoming, But Doesn’t Extend Season Much
Late spring snow and cooler-than-usual weather helped cap off a record ski season in Wyoming, but most resorts cannot extend their seasons. The late snow also threatens to impede work to prepare for the upcoming tourism season.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2023
FBI Warns That Plugging Cell Phones Into Public Charging Ports May Get Your Devices Stolen Or Hacked
Cybersecurity experts in Wyoming are saying to pay attention to a new FBI warning that cautions people not to use public charging stations for cell phones. They say data can be stolen from your phone or malware can be installed.
April 12, 2023
Cheyenne Suicide Prevention Group Employee Tells Woman To Jump Off A Bridge
A verbal altercation that reportedly had an employee of a Cheyenne suicide prevention organization telling someone to jump off a bridge has led to many calls for her to be fired.
Clair McFarlandApril 12, 2023
Car Review: 2023 Nissan LEAF is the Everyman Electric Car -- Even In Wyoming
Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes: "Your knee jerk reaction to an electric car aside, the Nissan LEAF is the longest in production, most affordable, and most realistic electric car. And it has a use in Wyoming, despite what naysayers will claim."
Aaron TurpenApril 12, 2023
Wyoming Says Federal Reserve “Unlawful And Discriminatory” In Custodia Bank Filing
Attorney General Bridgett Hill has filed a motion to intervene in Wyoming’s Custodia Bank’s lawsuit against the Federal Reserve for denying the bank a master account. Hill called out the Fed for treating Wyoming digital banks unfairly.
Renée JeanApril 11, 2023
Wyoming Real Estate: Ski-in, Ski-out Lodge In Teton Village Hits Market For $26 million
In case you're in the market new home, Teton Village’s largest lot has just hit the market. In addition to a private ski locker, hot tub, and sauna, there are nine bedrooms, an amazing kitchen, heated driveways and decks, a wine cellar, and an elevator. All for just $26 million.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2023
Billionaires Are Moving Millionaires Out Of Jackson, Similar Trends Happening Across Wyoming
Teton County's newest residents have a mean income of $661,000, while its out-migrants had a mean income of $100,181 - a 660 percent difference. This gap leads not just Wyoming, but the nation.
Renée JeanApril 08, 2023
Wyoming Bars Report No Sales Change For Bud Light So Far
So far, bars throughout major Wyoming towns reported no discernible changes in Bud Light sales - up or down - since the company last week sponsored transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney
Clair McFarlandApril 06, 2023
Verizon Says Multiple 5G Service Drops In Cheyenne Were ‘Growing Pains’
Cheyenne Verizon customers noticed their connection to the new 5G network had dropped back frequently down to 4G. They say Verizon tech support didn’t give them any answers, but a company spokesperson said the network is being upgraded and customers should see improvements soon.
April 06, 2023
Livestock Vax Based On COVID-19 Vaccine Technology Raises Concerns, But Biologist Says Fears Are Unfounded
A livestock vaccine using the same technology as the COVID-19 vaccine hasn’t been approved for use, but some legislators are moving to implement labeling rules on foods coming from animals that receive the vaccine. A molecular biologist said the vaccine can’t get into the foods being labeled.
April 05, 2023
IRS-Authorized eFile.com Has Exposed Some Wyomingites’ Computers To Malicious Trojan Horse Virus
Cyber security researchers have discovered that popular IRS-authorized site, eFile.com, has been placing malware onto users’ computers. Anyone who visited eFile.com from March 17 through April 4 should assume exposure, and act accordingly, Wyoming cybersecurity experts say.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2023
Wyoming Social Media Star Questions Practicality, Wisdom Of TikTok Ban
Ashley.the.mess makes viral TikTok videos about her everyday life as a mom. While she gets the concerns about national security, she believes banning TikTok is impractical.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2023
Car Review: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox is the One You Settle Into
Cowboy State Daily Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes: As young adults, we tend to chase after the blingy eye candy. The pushup bras and bare midriff shirts. The football muscles and coiffed hair. Then, as we get older, we realize that those things are fleeting and that there are more important attributes to aim for. Boring can actually be a good thing. The steady partner who may not have a midriff worth bearing or a full head of hair becomes a realistic option. Enter the Chevrolet Equinox...
Aaron TurpenApril 04, 2023
Park County Defends Denial Of California Cellphone Tower, Says Worries Over Health, Property Values Valid
Responding to a California cellphone tower company's lawsuit against it, the Park County Commission says it has every right to deny a building permit for a new cellphone tower in light of residents' health and property concerns.
Clair McFarlandApril 04, 2023
Wyoming Chef Suchada Johnson Named James Beard Award Finalist
Chef Suchada Johnson of Teton Thai has been named a finalist in the 2023 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards for Best Chef in the Mountain region. The restaurant she started with her husband Samuel has long been a local favorite. Now it’s in the national spotlight.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2023