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Wyoming Grows Lead In Race For Rare Earths Thanks To Bigger Haul From Huge Deposit
Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc. is reporting even better returns at its Halleck Creek rare earth mining site. That helps grow Wyoming’s lead in the race for domestic production — and processing — of critical rare earth minerals.
Renée JeanFebruary 26, 2025
Wyoming’s McGinley Clinic Gains National Spotlight with Indy NXT Sponsorship
A Wyoming-based medical clinic is making waves on the national and international stage, drawing top-tier professional athletes to Casper and Gillette for world-class orthopedic treatment.
Sponsored ContentFebruary 25, 2025
Wyoming’s Oldest General Store In Aladdin Loses Its 127-Year-Old Post Office
The tiny outpost of Aladdin in northeast Wyoming is home to the state’s oldest general store, which has also served as a local post office since 1898. But no more. The Postal Service has discontinued its contract with the Aladdin General Store.
Renée JeanFebruary 25, 2025
Meet Jerry Kintzler: 55 Years Of Designing Flower Arrangements — And Saving Lives
Jerry Kintzler has been designing flower arrangements for 55 years in Riverton and has even saved lives with his flower knowledge. At least twice, he warned people that premature dead flowers were a sign they had gas leaks in their homes.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 23, 2025
Not All Solar Panel Systems Are Nightmares For Their Owners
Several Cowboy State Daily readers wrote in to talk about their experiences with solar panels after a Happy Valley family living near Cheyenne shared their nightmare experience. They also shared tips on how to select the right system.
Renée JeanFebruary 23, 2025
‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Against Big Ski Resorts Could Price Mom-And-Pop Areas Out Of Business
A widow suing the world-famous Sun Valley Resort in Idaho over the death of her husband could end with a “nuclear verdict” that could spike insurance rates across the industry. That could price mom-and-pop areas like those in Wyoming out of business.
David MadisonFebruary 23, 2025
Six Degrees And Snowing At 7:30 p.m. And Nate Ditto Is Cutting Down A 50-Foot Tree
Arborist Nate Ditto was trying to beat the clock by cutting down a 50-foot tree before a snowstorm hit Cheyenne last week. To make things more interesting, it was six-degrees and snowing at 7:30 p.m. and he was still at it. He says he likes the adrenaline he gets from his job.
Renée JeanFebruary 23, 2025
Clock Ticking Again For Small Businesses To Report Ownership
Small business owners now have until March 21 to file forms disclosing their ownership. But even the federal agency in charge isn’t firm on that deadline with legislation and a court case pending.
Renée JeanFebruary 20, 2025
Wyoming Native Reid Rasner Puts Together $47.45 Billion Offer To Buy TikTok
Casper native Reid Rasner has put together a $47.45 billion bid to bring the popular social media app TikTok to Wyoming, which he said would keep the app away from China and boost the state’s economy.
Renée JeanFebruary 20, 2025
WHP Association May Be First Law Enforcement Group In Nation To Buy Into Bitcoin
The Wyoming Highway Patrol Association voted last week to buy bitcoin, which has exploded by 400% over the last five years. The association says it may be the first law enforcement group in the United States to invest in bitcoin.
Renée JeanFebruary 18, 2025
Wildfires Help Push 40,000 Head Drop To Wyoming’s 2024 Cattle Production
Despite a 3% decrease in cattle production in 2024, Wyoming ranchers expect 2025 will bring back a strong cattle market. The Wyoming Stock Growers Association says part of the reason for the 40,000-head decrease was the severe wildfire season.
Jackie DorothyFebruary 18, 2025
Wyoming And Montana Legislators Seek To Ban Lab-Grown Meat
Allusions to “Frankenstein” and “The Matrix” punctuate discussion of bills designed to protect “food traditions” and ban the sale of meat created in a laboratory. Wyoming and Montana are among states trying to ban it.
David MadisonFebruary 17, 2025