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Serving Jeffree Star’s Yak Meat Putting Casper Taco Shop On The Culinary Map
Creating new and exciting food with Jeffree Star’s Wyoming yak meat has put Tacos Mexico on the culinary map, another step in an American dream that’s been unfolding for 25 years in Casper.
Renée JeanJuly 17, 2023
Shoshoni, Wyoming Going Through Big Changes; Fast Lane Expansion Leading The Way
It's been a challenging time for Shoshoni, a town of 471 which sits at one of the busiest crossroads in the state. But there's a lot change happening and the significant expansion and renovation of the Fast Lane gas station is leading the way.
Leo WolfsonJuly 16, 2023
Line Wraps Around The Block For Grand Opening Of Jeffree Star’s Yak Meat And Cosmetics Store
A line wrapped around an entire city block in Casper in front of the Jeffree Star Store on Friday. At least 1,000 people waited to shop for yak meat, cosmetics and meet the social media personality.
Renée JeanJuly 15, 2023
Sheep Rustling? 70 Sheep Missing From Campbell County Ranch
Campbell County authorities are investigating the disappearance of 70 ewes. The owner of the sheep said 70-head is the amount that fits a double-deck gooseneck trailer.
July 14, 2023
Cheyenne Hypnotist Taps Into Past Lives To Help People In The Here And Now
Joshua Bandy uses past-life regression hypnotherapy to help people find resources in their past lives that help them with problems in their current ones.
July 13, 2023
Worland, ‘Wyoming’s Furnace,’ Finally Hits 90 Degrees; Latest Ever On Record
A longer- and wetter-than-usual spring has meant for more mild temperatures around the state, including Worland — aka “Wyoming’s Furnace" — which hit 90 for the first time this year on Monday. Since records have been kept, this is the latest Worland has not hit the 90 degree mark.
July 10, 2023
Is The Planned Gold And Copper Mine Near Cheyenne All Hype?
U.S. Gold Corp is working through the permitting process for a gold and copper mine west of Cheyenne. While developers are optimistic, a mineral economist told Cowboy State Daily he’s skeptical.
July 10, 2023
Raising Animals A Part Of Rural Life For Wyoming 4-H Kids
Raising show pigs, cattle, sheep and other animals for county fairs is part of life for rural youth all over Wyoming. It also can be a good lesson in responsibility.
July 09, 2023
Most Americans Take Food For Granted. Lander Woman Hopes To Change That.
There's a world of difference between the chickens and eggs that come from Melissa Hemken's farm outside of Lander and those mass-produced and sold in grocery stores.
July 09, 2023
Wyoming People: James Cash Penney (J.C. Penney) Is A Rags-To-Riches Story
Kemmerer children grow up learning all about the American dream thanks to James Cash Penney, whose rags-to-riches story offers life lessons still relevant today.
Renée JeanJuly 08, 2023
Wyoming Places: Kurt’s Cuts In Lovell, Wyoming's Oldest Barbershop, Is A Throwback In Time
Machine Gun Kelly and Pretty Boy Floyd, gangsters from the 1930s Prohibition era, were customers of Kurt's Cuts in Lovell, the oldest continuously-operating barbershop in Wyoming. The current owner says he operates the shop like it would have been 100 years ago.
Renée JeanJuly 08, 2023
Landon’s Greenhouse In Sheridan Is A Magnet For Serious Wyoming Gardeners
Gardeners drive hours to get to Landon’s Greenhouse in Sheridan -- more than 30,000 square feet of space, all devoted to hundreds of thousands of plants. It is a sea of emerald green, splashed with colorful blooms nodding here and there.
Renée JeanJuly 08, 2023
Landmark Green River Bar In Daniel — aka The GRB — Is A Real Wyoming Cowboy Bar
The Green River Bar is a place where real cowboys stop to bend an elbow and swap stories. You'll likely hear the jingle of spurs on the hardwood floor or see a cowboy pull a package of Drum tobacco out of his pocket, hand-roll a cigarette and smoke it.
July 08, 2023
Bradley Cooper In Wyoming’s Pathfinder Canyon Airs On Outdoor Adventure Show Sunday
Film Star Bradley Cooper’s appearance on “Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge” for the National Geographic Channel will air Sunday. A Wyoming film promoter said he hopes more location shooting will result.
Mark HeinzJuly 07, 2023
Robots Come To The Farm: New Tractor-Like Robot Kills 300,000 Weeds Per Hour
Technology developed by defense contractors to spy on America's foes is now being put to work to vaporize weeds on farms in the Pacific Northwest. Using what the company calls "death rays," the LaserWeeder can kill up to 5,000 weeds per minute.
Jimmy OrrJuly 07, 2023
Poachers Kill Wyoming Angus Calf, Steal Meat And Leave Carcass To Rot
Somebody killed a yearling calf near Rock Springs, Wyoming, took most of the prime cuts of meat and left the rest of the carcass to rot. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects.
Mark HeinzJuly 06, 2023
For $150 You Can Get On A Waiting List For A Flying Electric Vehicle
California-based Alef Aeronautics is taking orders for a flying electric car. The FAA granted the company a certificate for development. A Wyoming engineer who has been through the process said it will take some time.
July 04, 2023
Evanston, Wyoming, Benefits From Utah Fireworks Bootleggers
While the Utah fire marshal is warning residents there to not cross into Wyoming to bring back illegal fireworks, business at Evanston fireworks stands is booming.
July 03, 2023
Woman’s Love Of Rodeo Led Her To Tackle Makeover Of Historic Greybull, Wyoming K-Bar Motel
Amanda McGrew left a teaching job in L.A. to pursue a dream. She loved rodeo and she loved renovating buildings. When she heard of Greybull's 'Days of 49' rodeo, she was hooked. She bought the K-Bar Motel and began a total
Renée JeanJuly 02, 2023
Ice Wars — All Of The Fighting, None Of The Hockey — Set For US Debut In Cheyenne
There are only two states where "Ice Wars" is sanctioned. Wyoming and Florida. The new sport, which is just two guys beating the crap out of each other while wearing skates, will debut in the United States in Cheyenne on July 15.
Jake NicholsJuly 02, 2023
On The Road With Renee: Revival Of Horseshoe Bend Motel In Lovell
New owner Bobbi Jo McJunkin says the outside of the Horseshoe Bend Motel in Lovell is still "Bates-y," but that's OK. She's got plans for it. In the meantime, she's completely renovated the insides. Although she was offered $50K for the outside sign, she turned down the offer and had it fixed instead.
Renée JeanJuly 02, 2023
Eating Wyoming: The Legendary Miners And Stockmen’s Steakhouse In Hartville
What looks like a rough and rugged saloon in Wyoming’s oldest town of Hartville, population 62, is actually hiding the high-end Miners and Stockmen’s Steakhouse, serving the finest-grade steaks, 35 kinds of whiskey and desserts to die for.
Renée JeanJuly 01, 2023
Abandoned Mining Town Of Sunrise, Wyoming, Could Get Second Life As Tourist Destination
The former mining company town of Sunrise is largely intact despite the passing of the decades. Its YMCA, built by John Rockefeller Jr., is set to become a museum, and the brick buildings that once housed mining bosses are being restored, with Airbnbs in mind.
Renée JeanJuly 01, 2023
Historic Casper Theaters For Sale With Legal Stipulation They Can't Be Theaters Again
The Rialto and the America, historic theaters in downtown Casper, aren’t likely to be theaters ever again. A stipulation in their sale is that they can’t show movies for 25 years.
Renée JeanJuly 01, 2023