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Drought, High Diesel And Hay Prices Devastating To Ag Producers in NE Wyoming
For ranchers in northeastern Wyoming, the last two years have been hard with severe drought and skyrocketing prices for hay and feed. Now there's record-high diesel prices...
April 07, 2022
Historic Sheridan Inn For Sale At $4.25 Million
The historic Sheridan Inn, which was once owned by Buffalo Bill Cody and was known as the finest hotel between Chicago and San Francisco, is up for sale at $4.25 million.
Wendy CorrApril 06, 2022
Only Two Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million; Real Estate Prices Doubled In Last 18 Months
Real estate broker Greg Prugh said a three-bedroom condo in Jackson last year sold for $775,000 and the same property today was just sold for $1.5 million. The residential property with the highest sale price currently on the market tops the $19 million mark.
April 05, 2022
Bee Colonies Relatively Healthy In Wyoming But Beekeepers Worried About New Pesticides
Although bee colonies are considered relatively healthy in Wyoming, beekeepers are very worried about new pesticides which they call "insidious."
Wendy CorrApril 05, 2022
Sheep Shearing In Wyoming: It’s A Lot Of Work, “There’s No George Jetson Machine”
At a sheep shearing class in south Campbell County on Saturday, teacher Wade Kopren said there's no easy way to shear sheep: "There's no George Jetson machine to just run them through. It's hard work."
April 04, 2022
Wyoming Farmers Grapple With High Fertilizer, Other Costs
Wyoming farmers and ranchers are being hit by continually rising fertilizer costs and those higher expenses will likely find their way to consumers.
April 02, 2022
Northern Lights May Reappear In Wyoming On Friday
If you missed the appearance of the Northern lights in Wyoming on Wednesday night, forecasters say the phenomenon could be visible in Wyoming again on Friday and Saturday.
Wendy CorrMarch 31, 2022
Wyo Health Officer Cautious On Second Covid Booster; “It’s A Personal Decision”
Wyoming's public health officer is softening her stance on the value of the latest COVID-19 booster shots, urging residents to speak with their doctors before getting a second booster as recommended by federal health officials.
March 31, 2022
Wyoming’s Rising Land Prices ‘Really Rough’ For Some Farmers Looking To Grow
Prices for farmland real estate in the state increased 5.3% from 2020 to 2021, to $790 an acre
The Center SquareMarch 31, 2022
Department of Agriculture Warns Of Highly Contagious Bird Flu In Johnson County
The discovery of a highly contagious bird disease among a flock of ducks in Johnson County has state officials warning people with poultry to keep their birds away from wild birds.
March 30, 2022
Eight More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday that eight more deaths which occurred in February and March had been tied to the illness.
Jimmy OrrMarch 30, 2022
40 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Tuesday; 101 Recoveries; 60 Active
The state reported 40 new laboratory-confirmed and 16 new probable cases, leaving the state with 60 active cases. [READ MORE]
March 30, 2022
Sheridan, Cody Mayors Say Population Increases Will Have Major Impact On Their Communities
Between the summers of 2020 and 2021, Park and Sheridan counties had two of the highest increases in population recorded in the state. Both mayors said the increases will have a major impact on the communities.
March 29, 2022
Wyoming Avalanche Season More Dangerous Than Ever, Avalanche Expert Says
Because of rising temperatures and more snow melting, the director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center said that avalanche season in Wyoming is more dangerous than ever.
March 28, 2022
56 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 32 Recoveries; 113 Active
The state reported 56 new laboratory-confirmed and 12 new probable cases for an active case total of 113 on Friday.
Jimmy OrrMarch 28, 2022
Poop Surveillance Declines In Wyoming, Rising Use In Other Parts Of the Country
Although Wyoming was one of the first states in the country to test sewage to identify the presence of the coronavirus, there has not been a decision by the Dept of Health to continue its usage to detect other health issues such as flu and other infectious diseases.
Wendy CorrMarch 25, 2022
Wyo Population Grows Three Times National Rate; Economist Credits It To Covid Escape
Wyoming's population grew three times the national rate and Wyoming Sen. Cale Case, who is an economist by trade, credits the growth to people "running away" from crowded areas.
March 24, 2022
Wyoming History: 83 Years Ago Today — The Last Stand of Earl Durand
Its been 83 years as of Thursday, but the story of how 26-year-old Earl Durand was killed during an attempted bank robbery in Powell after an 11-day crime spree still holds a fascination for people interested in true crime dramas.
Wendy CorrMarch 24, 2022
Wyoming Not Likely To Follow Colorado Yet In Accepting Crypto For Tax Payments
Despite Wyoming being a pioneer state when it comes to cryptocurrency, one expert does not believe that the state will be accepting it as payment for taxes like neighboring state Colorado.
March 23, 2022
14 More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday that the deaths of 14 more Wyoming residents in February and March have been tied to the Covid virus.
March 23, 2022
Teen Drives Truck Through Tornado in Texas; Wyo Meteorologist Don Day Cautions Against That
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day is cautioning motorists not to drive through tornadoes like the teenager who miraculously survived driving through the F-4 tornado in Texas on Monday.
March 22, 2022
Wyoming Truckers Try To Stay Afloat Among Soaring Diesel Costs
Roger King, owner of Cowboy State Trucking in Kemmerer, said these are the highest fuel prices hes ever seen, even worse than during the recession in late 2008 and 2009.
March 16, 2022
Skyrocketing Inflation Hurting Wyoming Beef Producers And Consumers
Justin Lucht, who owns Valley Raised Beef in Lovell, said there has been a 30% - 70% increase in operating costs including fertilizer up 4 times what it was last year and doubling of price in hay.
Wendy CorrMarch 14, 2022
Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche Near Encampment Over Weekend
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near Encampment over the weekend, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
March 14, 2022