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With LaPrele Dam Gone, Douglas-Area Farmers At ‘The Mercy Of Mother Nature’
The aging and crumbling LaPrele Dam near Douglas has been demolished, leaving farmers scrambling for what little irrigation water is left, saying they're now "at the mercy of Mother Nature." A new dam might be built by 2028 and could cost $187 million.
Mark HeinzApril 30, 2025
WyoTech Growth Spurt Continues With $48.2 Million, 137,000-Square-Foot Expansion
WyoTech’s waiting list is out to April 2026 for some programs. The demand is fueling yet another growth spurt for the Laramie trade school — a $48.2 million, 137,000-square-foot expansion set to open in 2027.
Renée JeanApril 29, 2025
Wyoming Is Perfect For Data Centers, So Why Do They Cluster Only In Cheyenne?
Wyoming has the right climate for data centers, and the Interstate 80 corridor could be a magnet for attracting more of them. So why do data centers cluster in Cheyenne, but hardly anywhere else in Wyoming?
Renée JeanApril 28, 2025
Casper Man Was In Chronic Pain Until He Had A Unique Surgical Procedure
A 75-year-old Casper man was in constant pain caused by osteoarthritis that formed in the ankle he broke more than 40 years ago. But a breakthrough procedure known as transarterial musculoskeletal embolization, which was pioneered in Japan, has left him “95% pain free.”
Dale KillingbeckApril 27, 2025
Defense Contractor With Wyoming Ties Sues Firm Over Explosives Deal For Ukraine
Bizzell Corp., a defense contractor registered in Wyoming, is suing a Pennsylvania firm claiming it defrauded the company of $3.9 million in an explosives deal. The explosives were meant to help supply Ukraine and Israel with munitions.
David MadisonApril 27, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Bear Mountain Junction In La Grange Has Beer, Killer Cinnamon Rolls
Bear Mountain Junction is a tiny all-in-one stop in La Grange on U.S. Highway 85 between Cheyenne and Hawk Springs. It’s a store, gift shop and bar, where you can get a beer and killer homemade cinnamon rolls.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2025
Eating Wyoming: Lander’s Mulino Italian Bistro Is Hard To Find, But Worth It
In the heart of downtown Lander, hidden from all casual view, there’s a serious little slice of Italy, waiting to be discovered by the keenly observant. Mulino Italian Bistro is a little hard to find, but worth it.
Renée JeanApril 26, 2025
Cody Couple Grows Tropical Fruits Year-Round In Unique Geothermal Greenhouse
Lynn and Karl Lampe of Cody grow fruits and vegetables all year-round in their self-designed and unique geothermal greenhouse. The greenhouse uses the earth’s temperature to regulate growing conditions, making it possible to grow tropical fruits.
Amber SteinmetzApril 26, 2025
For Wyoming Greenhouse Operators, Spring Starts When The Snow Is Deep
Spring started in January for the Sprout family in Lander. They planted their seeds while snow was still deep now are climatizing their perennials to the Wyoming weather.
Jackie DorothyApril 25, 2025
Pinedale’s World Famous Corral Bar For Sale For $1.5 Million
The World Famous Corral Bar in Pinedale may not actually be “world famous,” but it is a favorite spot for locals. The family that’s owned the bar for the last 25 years has decided it’s time to sell, listing it for about $1.5 million.
Renée JeanApril 25, 2025
Downtown Cheyenne Parking Garage A Nightmare, Nearby Business Owners Say
Cheyenne has taken steps to improve a problem downtown parking garage and make it safer. But business owners say there continue to be nightly noise violations, as well as vandalism.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2025
As AI Threats Grow, Wyoming Gets A Certified Cyber Defense Training Center
Laramie County Community College is the only institution in Wyoming to hold a cyber defense certification from the National Security Agency. The certification comes as threats from artificial intelligence grow every minute.
Amber SteinmetzApril 20, 2025