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Sugar Shortage Latest Blow For Wyoming Bakers – Just In Time For Holiday Season
Already facing an ongoing egg shortage and dwindling supplies of butter, Wyoming consumers are now being hit with a sugar shortage. What is a cupcake shop going to do without powdered sugar? asks the owner of The Sugar Mouse Cupcake House in Laramie.
Renée JeanOctober 14, 2022
Report: Wyoming Inflation Rate Higher Than National Average
At 9.6%, Wyomings higher-than-average inflation rate is impacting the way people shop. Its also expected to cause interest rate hikes.
Renée JeanOctober 14, 2022
“What Kind Of Cow Produces Chocolate Milk?” People Have No Idea Where Food Comes From, Rancher Says
When viewers were asking questions about what kind of cows produce chocolate milk and why there are no trees on their Wyoming ranch, they realized most people don't know where their food comes from.
October 12, 2022
Better With Age: Wyoming Whiskey Named A Top 10 Distiller In US
Wyomings first whiskey distillery "Wyoming Whiskey" has been recognized as one of the top 10 craft whiskey distilleries in the nation.
Renée JeanOctober 12, 2022
New Zealand’s Livestock “Fart Tax” Is Disastrous Policy Says Wyoming Ag Expert
A proposal that will make New Zealand the first nation in the world to tax the farts and burps of livestock emissions would devastate the U.S. cattle industry if it happened here, says lifelong Wyoming rancher and industry advocate.
Greg JohnsonOctober 12, 2022
Wyoming Tribal Elder: Expansion Of Sand Creek Massacre Site ‘Long Overdue’
Doubling the size of the Sand Creek Massacre historic site is a step in the right direction, says a Wyoming tribal leader.
Mark HeinzOctober 07, 2022
Drought And Colorado River: Irrigation Restrictions in Wyoming Possible By 2028
Debates over century-old federal laws regulating Colorado River water will determine if irrigation in southwest Wyoming is restricted.
October 06, 2022
Legislator’s Plan Would Slash Wyoming’s Tax Rate But Broaden Base To Include Groceries & Services
Cheyenne Rep. Landon Brown says lowering sales and use tax from 4% to 2.5%, but apply the tax to more services, would generate similar income for the state while reducing reliance on revenues from energy sector.
Clair McFarlandOctober 06, 2022
Chinese Company Looks To Sell Four Seasons Resort In Jackson
Chinese companies have hundreds of millions of dollars invested in Wyoming. The states direct investment from Chinese companies at about $770 million.
October 05, 2022
State Of Wyoming Has No Plans To Switch To Electric Vehicles
Because Wyoming lacks the infrastructure to support electric vehicles, the state maintains no EVs in its 5,000+ vehicle-fleet and has no plans to change in the immediate future.
October 03, 2022
Feds Deny Most Exemptions to Wyoming’s Electric Vehicle Plan
While the Federal Highway Administration has OK'd Wyoming's EV plan, it denied most exemption requests to the 50-mile charge station rule.
September 29, 2022
Weed Management: Is Wyoming’s Hemp Industry Losing Its Buzz?
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture has issued fewer licenses to grow hemp each year since the program began, but advocates say the industry needs time to grow.
September 29, 2022
Wyoming Farmers Turning To Robots To Ease Labor Shortages
As labor shortages continue to hit industries across the United States, companies are developing robots to automate formerly labor-intensive agriculture jobs.
September 28, 2022
Extinct Volcano In Mississippi Could Cause Beer Shortage In Wyoming
An extinct volcano in Mississippi could cause beer shortages in Wyoming and all over the country. One Cheyenne bar owner recommends "stocking up."
Jimmy OrrSeptember 28, 2022
Bill Gates-Backed Fake Meat Products Having Horrible Year; 75% Stock Market Drop
Beyond Meats stock has dropped 75% since the start of the year, and the companys market value is down more than $12 billion over the last three years. Wyoming stockgrowers aren't surprised.
September 27, 2022
Meat Processing Plant Likely Won’t Come To Cheyenne Due To Lack Of Infrastructure
The $1.1 billion meat processing facility that was looking at moving to Cheyenne will not likely happen due to the city's lack of infrastructure.
September 26, 2022
Goldbacks: New Wyoming Currency Released Printed With Actual Gold
Nearly 40 Wyoming companies have said they will accept a new private currency called Goldbacks that has physical gold printed in its currency. The company says Goldbacks are more stable than U.S. currency.
September 26, 2022
Right To Repair: Why Wyoming Farmers Are Buying Old Tractors Instead of New Ones
Because manufacturers have a monopoly on newer tractor repair software, farmers are buying older tractors or turning to the Eastern European gray market to snag their own repair software.
Mark HeinzSeptember 23, 2022
Company Considering Locating $1.1 Billion Meat Processing Plant In Cheyenne
Mayor Patrick Collins says hes been approached about Cheyenne possibly being considered for a $1.1 billion meat processing plant that would employ more than 2,500 people.
September 22, 2022
Royale Treatment: Wyoming’s Most Prestigious Art Show This Weekend in Cody
The biggest names in western art will be represented at Wyoming's most prestigious art event, the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale this weekend in Cody. Last year, despite the pandemic, it raised more than $1 million and with 104 artists represented this year, organizers are excited about this year's event.
Wendy CorrSeptember 21, 2022
Wyoming Tourism In 2022 Plummets After Record 2021
After a record 2021 for tourism in Wyoming, the number of visitors to many areas of the state fell off a cliff with 35% fewer people visiting Yellowstone and lodging tax revenue in Teton County falling 35%.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2022
Summer of 2022 Challenging for Wyoming Dude Ranches
Between staff challenges and flooding in Yellowstone, the summer of 2022 has been a struggle for some Wyoming dude and guest ranches.
September 19, 2022
“Ghost Hires” A Problem For Wyoming Employers
Wyoming businesses struggle to find employees, but sometimes, even when a job candidate accepts a position, they ghost the employer and just don't show up. That trend has been rising for over two years.
September 14, 2022
Wyoming Farmers And Ranchers Have ‘Tougher Than Ever’ Year
Commodity prices are way up, which could have meant a boon for the states agriculture industry, were it not for increased costs slimming down margins.
September 13, 2022