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Australia Sells $29B In Beef In America, Won’t Allow ‘One Hamburger’ In From U.S.
A recent dust-up in the U.S. Senate over Australian tariffs opens a discussion about unfair trade practices. Sen. John Barrasso says that while $29 billion of Australian beef has been sold in the U.S., “not one hamburger” from America is allowed there.
Renée JeanApril 11, 2025

Wyoming Housing Market ‘Overpriced,’ With 11% Of Buyers Paying Over List Price
Wyoming’s chief economist is reporting that it’s still tough for homebuyers in the state with an “overpriced” market. And Zillow reports a lack of available homes to buy also has about 11% of homebuyers paying more than list price.
David MadisonApril 10, 2025

Member Of Legacy Ranch Family Plans Huge 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Near Evanston
Trenton Thornock’s family has been ranching in southwest Wyoming for six generations. Now he plans another use for the land — a huge 1-gigawatt AI data center near Evanston.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2025

Drinking Wyoming: Drinking Like Butch Cassidy, From Rock Springs To Sheridan
When he wasn’t breaking the law, Butch Cassidy was always up for a drink, and was even cited for public drunkenness in Sheridan. Despite that, not many places have laid claim to a rather obvious marketing ploy: Butch Cassidy drank here.
Renée JeanApril 06, 2025

Beautiful But Deadly, Larkspur Kills Wyoming Cattle And Frustrates Ranchers
As spring approaches, ranchers in Wyoming are on the alert for the green shoots of larkspur. This beautiful purple wildflower is deadly to cattle and frustrating for ranchers.
Jackie DorothyApril 05, 2025

Wyoming Trade Schools Packed With Gen Z Students, AKA The Toolbelt Generation
Generation Z has grown up digital, and many aren’t choosing traditional colleges. They’re packing Wyoming’s trade schools, lured by shorter, cheaper programs and better job prospects. It’s earned these Gen Z’ers the nickname The Toolbelt Generation.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2025

Wyoming’s Eatons’ Ranch Is America’s Oldest — And No. 1-Ranked — Dude Ranch
Eatons’ Ranch in the Wyoming Bighorn Range is the nation’s oldest dude ranch, cowboying with folks since 1879. Now it’s also been named America’s No. 1 dude ranch in USA Today’s annual rankings.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2025

Last Summer’s Wildfires Still Devastating For Wyoming Ranchers
Wildfires burned up huge amounts of hay and forage for Wyoming ranches last year, and the aftermath is nearly as dire. Ranchers start a new season still devastated by the fires.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2025

Cheyenne Primed For More Huge Data Centers As Artificial Intelligence Explodes
A large data center logistics company is touting Cheyenne as the ideal home for the nation’s next major data center. That could position the city for an explosion of Artificial Intelligence and data centers.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2025

Wyoming Auto Dealers Say Rush On To Buy Cars Ahead Of Price Jumps From Tariffs
Tariffs on cars and parts made in Canada and Mexico went into effect Wednesday, leaving a vanishing window to beat price jumps. Wyoming auto dealers say buyers are traveling across multiple states to find what they want now.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2025

Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices For Equipment
Republican state Rep. Lee Filer runs a Cheyenne-based cryptocurrency mining operation, and that tariff threats with Canada are spiking equipment prices. “I didn’t think it would hit my business, but it did,” Filer said.
Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025

Wyoming Farmers Fear Potential For Devastation From Drought
Drought is hurting farmers in southeast and central Wyoming, and the USDA is offering emergency loans. Many farmers are hoping that more rain is ahead and that they won’t need the assistance.
Renée JeanApril 01, 2025