Business & Tourism

Tourists from Texas take turns looking at the star Vega through a telescope set up by Wyoming Stargazing on the edge of Grand Teton National Park.

Wyoming Stargazing Is Bringing Astro-Tourism To The Edge Of Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming Stargazing offers a private star party that’s out of this world. It’s a new dimension for tourism that has potential across the Cowboy State, as stargazing tourism rises in popularity.

Renée JeanAugust 12, 2023

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, opposes a USDA rule to require electronic ear tags for cattle and bison.

Hageman Says Mandatory Electronic IDs For Cattle Too Costly, Invasive

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants to gut the funding for a proposed USDA mandate for electronic ear tags for cattle, saying they’re too costly and invades ranchers’ privacy.

August 11, 2023

A herd of cows graze in a pasture below low-hanging clouds in Wyoming.

Wyoming Ag Land Value Up 19% From Pre-Pandemic Years

The value of Wyoming agriculture land is up nearly 19% from 2019, but is leveling off even as it continues to explode across the United States.

August 11, 2023

Is Beyond Meat Beyond Saving? Fake Meat Company Stock Down 90% From 2020 Peak

In its latest earnings report, plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat report sales are imploding. Wyoming beef producers say they’re not surprised people prefer real meat.

August 10, 2023

A herd of cows lingers around a watering hole in Albany County.

Wyoming Ranchers Apply For Disaster Money For Heavy Winter Livestock Losses

Farm Service Agency officials say Wyoming ranchers may have suffered through one of the worst winters on record for livestock deaths, which has them asking for federal disaster money.

August 09, 2023

Taco John's and Taco Bell have numerous locations across Cheyenne and Wyoming.

Taco Bell Wastes No Time Launching Its Own $5 Million ‘Taco Tuesday’ Campaign

Taco Bell, fresh from muscling much smaller rival Taco John’s out of its Taco Tuesday trademark, is opening a $5 million tab to pay for people ordering Mexican food, even from competitors.

Renée JeanAugust 09, 2023

Buffalo’s TA Guest Ranch Preserves Wild West Legacy On Working Cattle Operation

The TA Guest Ranch is pure Wyoming Wild West with horseback riding, history tours and gourmet food on a working cattle ranch.

Renée JeanAugust 06, 2023

The Branding Iron Café in Bondurant, which has recently reopened.

Bondurant’s Branding Iron Café Reopens With New Owners

The Roosevelt Fire took their home in 2018, now Matt and Jennifer Accurso say they want to give back to the community that helped them as new owners of the Branding Iron Café in Bondurant.

August 06, 2023

Hageman Proposes $5,000-A-Pound Fine For Meat Illegally Labeled US Beef

Wyoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman wants to put some muscle behind illegally labeling international beef as being from the U.S. with $5,000-per-pound fines for violators.

August 05, 2023

Cutting into a delicious lamb roast seasoned with garlic, onion salt and pepper.

Eating Wyoming: Foodies At All Levels Rediscovering Cowboy State Lamb

Wyoming lamb producers are riding a wave of popularity sparked by the pandemic, which started a renewal of interest in lamb as cooks had to become more adventurous in the kitchen.

Renée JeanAugust 05, 2023

The Cowboy Bar in Meeteetsee is Wyoming's most famous outlaw bar, and it's for sale, listing for $395,000.

Meeteetse’s Cowboy Bar, An Outlaw Joint Like No Other In Wyoming, Is For Sale

One of Wyoming’s most famous outlaw bars, the Cowboy Bar in Meeteetse, is up for sale. The bar can make a boast few other bars can. In each of the last three centuries, it has hosted one of America’s most wanted men, including Butch Cassidy, for a drink or three.

Renée JeanAugust 05, 2023

Tim Trites rolls a barrel of spirits at his distillery outside Pinedale.

Wyoming People: Master Distiller Tim Trites Makes Premium Spirits In Pinedale

After more than 50 years of traveling the globe and learning the craft of distilling spirits, Tim Trites found a water source in Sublette County he believes is unequalled anywhere in the world. Now he produces award-winning spirits next to Highway 191 in Pinedale.

August 05, 2023

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort To Sell To Local Ownership Group

Jay Kemmerer and family are selling Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to Eric Macy and Mike Corbat, two JHMR board members. Kemmerer has said he will remain an active member of its board and executive committee.

Renée JeanAugust 04, 2023

Jeff G started out last week in South Dakota took a trip through Glacier National Park, and now he's headed back to Sturgis with plans to stop in for about one day of the rally before heading back home.

Sturgis Means Big Business For Wyoming Towns On Devils Tower Loop

Hulett, Sundance, Aladdin and Moorcroft are on what South Dakota’s Sturgis Rally promotes as the Devils Tower Loop, and they all win big when thousands of bikers roll through on Wyoming Wednesday during the Sturgis Rally.

Renée JeanAugust 04, 2023

The Spirit Halloween store in Cheyenne opened late Thursday morning, and immediately started early fans of the spooky season.

Halloween In August: Cheyenne Fans Of The Spooky Season Get Early Start

For fans of Halloween, it’s never too early to start preparing for the spooky season, which began Thursday in Cheyenne with the annual opening of Spirit Halloween.

Mark HeinzAugust 03, 2023

An L&H Industrial employee in Gillette, Wyoming, checks the specs on a finished part as part of a quality assurance process. L&H makes and repairs some of the largest parts known to man.

Up 1,100 Jobs Since 2021, Wyoming Third In US For Manufacturing Growth

Wyoming has had the third highest growth rate in the nation since January 2021, but the state still needs to diversify from energy dependence, officials say.

Leo WolfsonAugust 03, 2023

Wyoming Whiskey Releases Special ‘Integrity’ Bourbon Inspired By Sen. Al Simpson

Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Al Simpson has inspired generations of Wyomingites, met heads of state around the globe and is a Medal Freedom recipient. Now his name is on a special batch of Wyoming Whiskey bourbon called “Integrity.”

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2023

Farmers Say Because There Are No Teats On Almonds, It Can't Be Called "Almond Milk"

Farmers are calling on the FDA once again to not allow almond and other nut “milk” products to be labeled "milk" because there are no teats on almonds, soybeans, and other plant-based beverages.

August 02, 2023

Vincent Fiore in the pilot episode of Black Rock Entertainment's Amazon Prime show “Coast to Coast.” The show highlights popular and lesser-known attractions in communities like Columbus, Georgia. Several Cody locations are on the shooting schedule once it can resume after the SAG-AFTRA writers strike.

TV And Film Writers Strike Shuts Down Small Wyoming Productions

As the SAG-AFTRA writers strike continues without a resolution in sight, productions are shutting all over, including a company that had planned to film episodes of its Amazon Prime shows in Cody.

Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2023

Pro-union Starbucks employees Madison Oats, from left, Christina Frakes and Evita Rojas hold the tally of votes showing majority support for unionization at a Cheyenne location.

Cheyenne Starbucks Is First Wyoming Store To Unionize

A Starbucks location in Cheyenne has become the first of the coffee giant’s locations in Wyoming to unionize in a vote Monday.

August 01, 2023

Downtown Kemmerer, Wyoming, is home to the first JC Penney store.

Optimists Bet Big On Kemmerer’s Next-Generation Nuclear Plant

New housing and businesses are already revitalizing Kemmerer, even as questions remain about Bill Gates’ plans to build a next-generation nuclear power plant here.

Renée JeanJuly 31, 2023

Cheyenne Frontier Days Ticket Sales Up Significantly Over 2022

The 127th version of the largest outdoor rodeo in the world finished up on Sunday and ticket sales for both the rodeo and the night shows were up significantly from last year.

July 31, 2023

Wyoming Sheep Rancher Hopes Agrotourism Can Keep A 200-Year Legacy Alive

Marie McClaren is a fifth-, maybe sixth-generation, sheep rancher near Kemmerer, Wyoming, who believes agrotourism may be the key to a future for a 200-year Wyoming ranching industry alive.

Renée JeanJuly 30, 2023

Western Ag Farm Report: Monday, July 31, 2023

Rounding Up Success: Wyoming Stockgrowers President Jack Berger highlights the top priorities addressed during last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, CA.

July 30, 2023

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