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Union Leader Critical of Wyoming Delegation After Vote Against Paid Sick Leave for Rail Workers
The executive director of Wyoming's AFL-CIO was critical of Sens. Barrasso and Lummis for voting no on a resolution that would have provided seven days of paid sick leave for rail workers instead of one.
Renée JeanDecember 16, 2022
Car Manufacturers May Drop AM Radio; Wyoming Radio Station Owners Say AM Is Vital
Auto manufacturers are considering killing the AM radio dial in all of their cars because the frequency of the electric vehicle interferes with reception. Wyoming radio station owners say that's a bad idea.
Renée JeanDecember 14, 2022
Game And Fish Can’t Get New Trucks Because Of Shortage; Will Have To Drive Old, Crappy Ones
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department can't get any new trucks because of the massive microchip shortage in vehicles across the country. As a result, lots of older vehicles will remain in the fleet.
Mark HeinzDecember 14, 2022
Wyoming’s CryptoFed Comes Out Swinging In SEC Hearing
Wyoming-based American CryptoFed Dao will get more time to defend itself against SEC allegations that the company failed to provide even basic financial information when it tried to register two digital tokens.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2022
Monster Grocery Merger Clears Legal Hurdle, Wyoming Workers Fear Job Losses, Higher Prices
The union that represents 750 grocery workers in Wyoming said when Albertsons and Safeway merged in 2014, lower prices & higher wages were promised. Instead, hundreds of workers lost jobs and retirements while food deserts widened.
Renée JeanDecember 13, 2022
All Of Wyoming To Get Blasted By Arctic Blast; Snow, High Winds, Dangerous Wind Chills Expected
Here we go... All of Wyoming will feel the brunt of an impending winter storm, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said, with much of the state getting between 6 - 12 inches of snow. High winds and dangerous wind chills are expected as well.
Mark HeinzDecember 12, 2022
Rawlins Latest Wyoming City To Allow Delivery Of Booze
Since the state Legislature passed a bill legalizing alcohol delivery, Cheyenne, Jackson, Casper and now Rawlins have OKd alcohol delivery in their communities.
Renée JeanDecember 11, 2022
Gordon Presents $354 Million Supplemental Budget, Calls It “Conservative And Bold”
Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday presented his $354 million supplemental budget, stating that Wyoming should invest revenue from recent oil and gas boom so state can support itself during more lean years in the future.
Leo WolfsonDecember 09, 2022
Wyoming-Based Visionary Broadband Announces $100 Million Expansion
The Gillette-based Visionary Broadband has announced a $100 million commitment to expand high-speed internet in many communities across Wyoming including Lusk, Dayton, Yoder, and LaGrange.
Renée JeanDecember 09, 2022
Without Enough Pilots, Airlines Cutting Service Across Wyoming
Demand for service is rising at regional airports across the state, but a pilot shortage has forced airlines to cut the number of available flights at most of the states nine commercial airports.
Renée JeanDecember 08, 2022
Contentious As US Politics, Climate Change Doomsday Debate Divides Science Community
Tony Heller, a geologist who lives in Cheyenne, is among a growing number of scientists who say that the idea climate change will bring about the apocalypse is not only unsupported by science, its harmful to the debate.
December 06, 2022
Remote Workers Coming To Wyoming For The Outdoors, Quality Of Life
Wyoming officials see attracting remote workers to the Cowboy State as a way to diversify its labor pool, while remote workers already here say the outdoors and quality of life are why they moved here.
Renée JeanDecember 06, 2022
At 143 Inches, Jackson Hole Reports Best Powder In A Decade
The snow at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been so good this year, skiers tell Cowboy State Daily it feels like midseason even though the mountain resort only opened right after Thanksgiving.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2022
After 10 Years, Wyoming Whiskey Is Expanding To International Markets
Like most cattle ranchers today, the Meads really needed to diversify their operation to remain profitable. They chose whiskey. Ten years later, Wyoming Whiskey is attracting international attention.
Renée JeanDecember 02, 2022
Feds Want To Put Tracking Devices On Big Rigs; Gov’t Could Access Data Whenever They Want
The Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would require all commercial trucks to have tracking devices installed and the data would be accessible to law enforcement whenever they want it.
December 02, 2022
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs Grilled On Capitol Hill About Mega-Merger
Pointed questions were just what Wyoming union president Kim Cordova was hoping to hear during a congressional hearing into the merger deal between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, and she wasnt disappointed.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2022
US State Treasurers Campaign Against Woke Capitalism; Elon Musk Says ‘ESG Is A Scam’
As Wyoming's treasurer Mark Gordon was an early critic of 'woke capitalism.' As governor, he says he's committed to keeping state financial decisions free from politics. Current state treasurer Curt Meier would not comment.
November 29, 2022
No “Smash And Grabs” But Shoplifting In Wyoming Is Increasing And Driving Prices Up
Although Wyoming hasn't been hit by roving gangs of criminals like other states, coordinated shoplifting efforts have increased which is driving the cost of goods up across the state.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2022
Inflation Prompts Wyoming Shoppers To Go Smaller This Gift-Giving Season
Although some Wyoming communities reported record sales, crowds by and large felt thin at many stores in Wyoming for Black Friday, and even some Small Business Saturday shopping seemed to take a hit in some areas.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming Stores Overstocked Because Of Supply Chain Concerns; Could Be Bargains Out There
Anticipating supply chain issues, many Wyoming stores are sitting on large inventories for the holiday season, which could mean some good bargains for shoppers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Momentum Gathers On Capitol Hill To Scrutinize Albertsons-Kroger Mega Merger
A congressional subcommittee plans to hold hearings next week to investigate the super-sized merger of two grocery store chains that also has been criticized by Wyoming grocery workers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Legislation Could Give Wyoming Voters Final Say On Capping Property Tax Rates
Wyoming property valuations were up $7 billion this year. To deal with skyrocketing property taxes, the Revenue Committee approved an act that -- if passed by the Legislature -- would allow citizens to vote on capping property taxes.
Leo WolfsonNovember 24, 2022
Food Freedom Victory: Fremont County Farmers Market Store Can Sell Raw Milk
In a welcome about-face for Fremont County dairy farmers, state Department of Ag officials approved the sale of raw milk at a local farmers market.
Clair McFarlandNovember 24, 2022
Inflation Has Wyoming Families Watching – Or Breaking – Their Thanksgiving Budgets
Many Thanksgiving dinner shoppers in Wyoming this week have shrugged off inflated prices as they gather their favorite items for family celebrations, putting the higher-priced-than-expected items into carts anyway when they were available.
Renée JeanNovember 23, 2022