Business & Tourism
News
Ian Munsick’s Line Of Western Accessories Sells Out In Nashville
Wyoming native Ian Munsick is one of country music’s fastest rising stars. He’ll headline Cheyenne Frontier Days for the first time this summer, and his new line of buckles, bolos and other Western accessories has sold out in Nashville.
Renée JeanJuly 04, 2025
US Ballistic To Start Churning Out 155-mm Military Artillery Shells In Cody
A building in Cody that was once used for pharmaceuticals, then eyed by Kanye West as a shoe factory, is on track to start assembling artillery shells. US Ballistic Labs says it picked Wyoming for its patriotic and firearms-friendly culture.
Mark HeinzJuly 04, 2025
Historic Sheridan Rodeo Ranch, Now A Working Angus Operation, For Sale
The P.K. Ranch hosted a rodeo that went head-to-head with Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1928 and still attracted 17,000 people from 28 states. The historic property, today known as the Cato Ranch, is going up for sale.
Renée JeanJuly 04, 2025
Wyoming Being Considered For Location Of Another Huge New Data Center
A partnership between OpenAI and Oracle could lead to the construction of another large data center in Wyoming. Cheyenne is a very popular location for national data centers because of its location and the availability of the necessary power.
Matthew ChristianJuly 03, 2025
Cheyenne Restaurant Owner Makes A Gay Joke On Sign — LGBTQ Group Borrows It
When a Cheyenne restaurant owner posted a PG-rated gay joke on his roadside sign, Wyoming’s top LGBTQ advocacy group decided to run with the joke — and call for more.
Clair McFarlandJuly 03, 2025
Wyoming Farrier Goes From Shoeing Horses To Crafting High-End Steel Cookware
Paul Angiolillo started out shoeing horses, then he dreamt up a new career as a blacksmith specializing in carbon steel cookware. "I actually started having dreams about anvils in my sleep," he said. Now the Freedom, Wyoming, man is gaining a following for his high-end creations.
David MadisonJune 29, 2025
There’s Love — And Hundreds Of Baseball Caps — In The Air At The Chico Saloon
The Chico Saloon north of Yellowstone is a funky honkytonk legendary for its weddings and hundreds of baseball caps hanging from the rafters. It’s also where actor Jeff Bridges was famously rejected by a server who would later become his wife.
David MadisonJune 29, 2025
No Income Tax, Dynasty Trusts Draw Wealth To Wyoming — And Not Just Jackson
No income or capital gains taxes, 1,000-year dynasty trusts and Wyoming’s cowboy culture and national parks are drawing more wealth than ever to the state. And not just to Jackson Hole.
Renée JeanJune 29, 2025
Teen Is First Cody High Student To Graduate Already Licensed To Drive Trucks
McCoy Banks walked across the stage for his Cody High School graduation last month and walked into the world already qualified for a high-paying job. He’s the first CHS student to graduate having already earned a commercial driver’s license.
Amber SteinmetzJune 29, 2025
Robotaxis Are Here, But Can’t Yet Handle A Wyoming Winter
Driverless taxis are rolling out in urban areas across the nation and going viral for their miscues. Don't expect them in Wyoming anytime soon as robotaxis can't handle winter weather. But industry analysts say autonomous driving is coming.
David MadisonJune 29, 2025
Welcome To Voghera: Cheyenne’s Sister City In Italy
Did you know Cheyenne has a sister city in Italy? It’s Voghera, where Napoleon once stood and you can see the gun that shot Mussolini. It also has a Western soul and familiar feel, including a cowboy-inspired theme park and Frontier Days posters.
Anna-Louise JacksonJune 28, 2025
Drinking Wyoming: Shoshoni’s Lucky 5 Is A Whisky And Beer Dive That Has Your Back
At the Lucky 5 Lounge in Shoshoni, the regulars can tell you’re an out-of-towner the second you walk through the door. “You’re not from around here, are you?” they ask when you order wine. This is a whisky and beer bar but they won't hold that wine order against you.
Zakary SonntagJune 28, 2025