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Park County Courtroom Still Restricting Public Access Due To COVID
The Fifth Judicial District Court in Cody is still not permitting members of the public to enter the courtroom for regular hearings without prior permission and a facemask because of COVID-19 concerns.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 07, 2022
Wyoming Heat Wave Continues But Will Finally Break On Friday
After days of 100+ degree temperatures in some parts of Wyoming, a Canadian cold front will bring high temperatures down more than 50 degrees on Friday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 07, 2022
California Gov Bans Gasoline Cars – Wyoming Would ‘Revolt’ If Attempted Here, Dealers Say
California plans to ban all new gas-powered vehicles from the state by 2035. Wyoming car dealers told Cowboy State Daily if that was attempted here, there would be a revolt.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2022
Teton County’s Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State
Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.
Jen KocherAugust 26, 2022
Longmire Days 2022 Wrap-up: Every Event Sold-Out
Organizers of this Buffalo's Longmire Days say after a two-year hiatus, the year's event was a tremendous success with every event selling out.
Wendy CorrAugust 24, 2022
New HBO Series Set In A Post-Apocalyptic Wyoming Filmed in Present-Day Canada
The Last of Us, based on a popular 2013 video game, features the town of Jackson in its storyline. Instead of filming in Jackson, however, a town in Canada was transformed into Wyoming for the series.
August 24, 2022
Crumble Cookie, Nation’s Largest Cookie Company, Opening Location In Cheyenne
Crumbl Cookies, which experienced the highest sales growth of any chain in the United States in 2020, is opening a franchise in Cheyenne later this week. Retail observers say the company's use of social media is partly responsible for its success.
August 22, 2022
Hard Work, Late Hours Define American Dream for Saratoga Couple’s Four Businesses
Cassie and Tommy Orduno employ 27 people in Saratoga, Wyoming (pop. 1,700) while raising two kids. It isn't easy but they say it's worth it.
August 21, 2022
Art Advocates: Investment in Public Art is Investment in Community
From bronze sculptures in Sheridan and Gillette to murals in Laramie and Lander, advocates say public art creates community pride which draws visitors and new residents alike to Wyoming.
August 21, 2022
Wyoming Brewery Offers Free Beer For A Year To Artist Who Designs Labels For Their Beer
Snowy Mountain Brewery in Saratoga is looking for Wyoming artists to create label designs for the four varieties of beer the brewery cans and distributes throughout the state. The winning artist gets a year's supply of free beer plus $1,000.
August 21, 2022
Wyoming Gets First Airstream Franchise; Grand Opening On August 27
The grand opening of Wyoming's first Airstream franchise is on August 27 in Etna, Wyoming. To many, Airstreams are as much of an American icon as Harley-Davidson.
August 19, 2022
Longmire Days Begins On Thursday: What To Know Before You Go!
Excitement is building in Buffalo, as townspeople gear up for an influx of fans from all over the world for "Longmire Days" which begins on Thursday.
Wendy CorrAugust 17, 2022
Monsoon Hammers Laramie Saturday, Heavy Rains Could Return Toward Weekend
A monsoon storm hammered Laramie on Saturday afternoon turning streets in to rivers and one green space into an impromptu lake. More severe weather is expected this week.
Mark HeinzAugust 15, 2022
Microbrews Are Big Business In Wyoming, Contribute More Than $200 Million To Economy
Nearly every weekend over the summer in Wyoming, there's a microbrew festival. The state's 40 breweries contribute $200 million to the economy.mci
August 11, 2022
Wyoming Firewood Dealers Say High Fuel Costs Have Forced Them To Raise Prices
Firewood dealers -- ranging from small, local sellers to a region-wide commercial operation -- said higher fuel costs will translate into higher prices for their products this year
Mark HeinzAugust 10, 2022
Bikers Boost State’s Economy As They Ride Through Wyoming To Sturgis Rally
When bikers come through Wyoming on their way to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, theyre bringing more than freedom on two wheels. Theyre also bringing an economic boost for the Cowboy State.
August 10, 2022
Race Against Time: Critical Yellowstone Road Must Be Fixed Soon Or Tourism Would Take Direct Hit
If a key road, which was destroyed during the Yellowstone floods, isn't fixed by the time snow flies, the only other road to Yellowstone communities will have to be plowed. That would ruin the snowmobile industry, tourism officials say.
Wendy CorrAugust 08, 2022
Safety Expert Details How Not To Get Struck By Lightning In Wyoming
A National Lightning Safety Council member told Cowboy State Daily on Friday how to avoid getting struck by lightning.
August 05, 2022
Caesars Sportsbook Latest To Offer Sports Betting In Wyoming
Caesars Sportsbook is now the fourth company to unveil online sports betting in Wyoming. The Wyoming Gaming Commission says it wont be the last. The commission anticipates a total of 10 by 2023.
August 03, 2022
Wyoming Tourism Leads The Way In Statewide Job Growth
The states second largest industry adds 2,000 more jobs as of June compared to the same time last year. Newest numbers continue trend of growth over past decade for the sector.
August 03, 2022
National Beard & Moustache Championship To Be Held In Casper
The National Beard and Moustache Championship will be held in Casper in November. It will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Booze and Bacon Festival.
August 01, 2022
Small Fairs Celebrate The Heart Of Wyoming
From Dayton Days to the Big Horn County Fair in Basin; Longmire Days in Buffalo to the Goshen County Fair in Torrington all of these small town celebrations bring together local residents, boost profits for local businesses, and give the local population something to look forward to every year.
Wendy CorrAugust 01, 2022
Feds Paid Wyoming Farmers $3.4 Million Not To Farm Last Year
The federal government paid Wyoming farmers and ranchers about $3.4 million not to farm certain plots of land last year, through its Conservation Reserve Program
Clair McFarlandJuly 29, 2022
Future Of Electric Vehicles In Wyoming Will Be Driven By Tourism, Experts Say
Automotive insiders say car chargers are key to tourism because where the car chargers are, the tourists go. They also say the more car chargers there are in Wyoming will mean more residents who will buy electric cars.
July 29, 2022