Business & Tourism

Inflation In Wyoming Sees Largest Jump In 41 Years

Inflation in Wyoming continues to post double-digit increases for transportation and food, based on Wyomings latest cost-of-living report. The inflation rate of 10.1% is the highest increase since 1981.

Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022

Forced to Diversify, Wyoming Ranchers Launch USDA-Certified Meat Processing Plant

Last year, with the help of investors, the Kerns, sixth generation ranchers in Sheridan County, launched Western Heritage Meats -- the third USDA-certified meat processing plant in the state of Wyoming.

Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2022

Halloween Good For Wyoming Candymakers, But Not As Sweet As Christmas

While Halloween is the biggest day for candy sales nationwide, thats not the case for Wyomings own candymakers. Cowtown Candy in Cody say Christmas and Thanksgiving are bigger.

Renée JeanNovember 01, 2022

Wyoming Faces Potential ‘Disaster’ As Diesel Supplies Evaporate

U.S. stockpiles of diesel are at the lowest level since 2008. Refinery capacity in Wyoming, as well as the rest of the United States, is so strained that rolling blackouts of fuel are possible in the coming months.

October 28, 2022

Report: Wyoming Most Tax-Friendly For Business

According to the Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy non-profit, Wyoming is going into 2023 as having the best tax climate in the nation for doing business.

Renée JeanOctober 27, 2022

CREG Report: Wyoming’s Coal, Oil and Gas Revenues Come In Much More Than Expected

Wyomings Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report for October shows state revenues exceeded Januarys predictions by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022

No Telltale Signs Yet Of Recession In Wyoming

Inflation has helped boost sales tax revenues and there are more people working, but Wyoming also reported a 4.8% drop in its GDP for the last quarter, the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Renée JeanOctober 27, 2022

Wyoming Legislators Trying Yet Again To Provide Incentives For Film Industry

Wyoming legislators are trying again to provide incentives up to $10 million for film companies to make Wyoming-centric movies and TV shows in the Cowboy State.

Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022

Lawmakers Approve Draft Legislation To Tighten Regs On Wyoming Gaming Industry

The Wyoming Legislatures Appropriations Committee passed draft legislation Wednesday that tightens licensure requirements for gaming companies in the Cowboy State as the industry continues to grow.

Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2022

Wyoming Joins States Clapping Back Against ‘Woke’ Companies

State Treasurer Curt Meier said the companies the state invests in shouldnt be involved in woke investing and social credit scores. Companies should act politically neutral, he said.

October 25, 2022

Fresher Food, Direct From The Farm: Locally Sourced Food Stores In Wyoming Are Growing

As inflation and supply chain issues squeeze large retail grocers, Wyoming consumers now have the choice to shop at new locally-sourced food stories for higher-quality and locally produced food.

Renée JeanOctober 25, 2022

How Much Federal Regulation Should There Be Of The Crypto-Currency Industry?

As Wyoming continues to position itself as the hub for the cryptocurrency industry, a fight is brewing in Washington, D.C., over a bill that could establish federal oversight for bitcoin and other crypto markets.

Renée JeanOctober 23, 2022

NOAA Predicts More Drought In Southeast Wyoming, Don Day Says They’re Wrong, Again

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day says NOAA's long-range forecast is probably wrong about more drought for southeast Wyoming. Day says La Niña will likely weaken and an increase of precipitation will occur.

October 21, 2022

Drought Put Wyoming Ag Producers In Economic ‘Perfect Storm’

Drought led to high hay prices, and increased feed costs which led to many Wyoming ranchers selling off their herds. That means less money coming in as costs of ranching go up.

October 21, 2022

Human Remains Found In Carbon County, No Word If Linked To Hunter Missing Since 2019

Its unclear if human remains found in Carbon County this week belong to a hunter who went missing there during a 2019 snowstorm.

Mark HeinzOctober 20, 2022

Kroger – Albertsons Mega Merger Will Mean Higher Prices, Job Losses In Wyoming, Say Union Reps

Longtime Rock Springs grocery worker and union rep says Wyoming should prepare for higher prices and job losses if the proposed multibillion-dollar Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through.

Renée JeanOctober 20, 2022

CDC Says COVID Vax Should Be Required For All Public Schools, Wyoming Says No Way

Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday said he will not take the CDC's recommendation to add the COVID-19 vaccine to its list of required shots to attend public school.

Clair McFarlandOctober 20, 2022

Wyoming Insulated From Full Recession Impacts, Says State’s Chief Economist

A global economic recession would complicate Wyomings economic recovery, but the states chief economist believes the Cowboy State could weather the worst of it.

Renée JeanOctober 20, 2022

Wyoming Gas Tax Working Group Recommends Reimbursing Drivers For High Gas Prices

A leading University of Wyoming energy economist is skeptical of many of the proposals recommended by a gas tax working group set up by Gov. Mark Gordon

October 19, 2022

Wyoming Appliance Seller Says Biden Has Declared War On Dishwashers

Twelve states are suing the Biden administration for new regulations which they claim significantly hamper the effectiveness of dishwashers.

October 18, 2022

Federal-State Partnership Will Reward Wyoming Landowners for Conservation

An agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state of Wyoming was finalized Monday with the signing of a document that will ensure money for conservation programs accessible by agricultural producers and landowners.

Wendy CorrOctober 18, 2022

Now Google Is Flagging Recipe Ingredients For “Climate Impacts,” Ag Industry Says It’s A Sham

Google will soon implement a feature that will let you know how "environmentally friendly" your choice of dinner is.