Business & Tourism

Cheyenne Foundation Purchases Outlaw Saloon, Will Turn It Into Rec Center

The future of Cheyenne’s Outlaw Saloon, Wyoming’s largest bar, is settled. The Maury and Bonnie Brown Foundation purchased the building and will turn it into a rec center. Peaches Tyrrell, who's overseeing the project, says it will be a "YMCA on steroids."

Renée JeanDecember 10, 2025

If you purchased a Cowboy Draw ticket at the Daniel Junction Foodmart in Sublette County recently, you’ll want to check your numbers.

Daniel Junction Foodmart Store Sells $2.2 Million Wyoming Lottery Ticket

Someone who bought a Cowboy Draw ticket at the Daniel Junction Foodmart in Sublette County is $2.2 million dollars richer. The winning ticket was pulled on Monday at the outpost in Sublette County.

Jimmy OrrDecember 09, 2025

Riverfront Jackson Hole Lodge Lists For $39.5M With Grand Teton Views

A 21-acre Jackson estate in a coveted neighborhood has just hit the market for $39.5 million. It offers private Snake River frontage, as well as winding creeks full of trout, cinematic views and serene wilderness. Plus, it's just 5 minutes from downtown.

Renée JeanDecember 08, 2025

Statue honoring the nation’s first female justice of the peace, Wyoming’s Esther Hobart Morris, in state capitol on Dec 8, 2025

It's Over: Wyoming History Groups Finalize Split, Chart New Independent Paths

Two of Wyoming’s most influential historical organizations say they have finalized their split with the Wyoming Historical Society. The Wyoming Historical Foundation and WyoHistory.org say they will move forward together without the society.

Renée JeanDecember 08, 2025

Frontier Brewing Company and Taproom’s closure in Casper comes amid a national downturn in alcohol consumption, with Gen Z getting “sober curious.” The health movement could be a challenge for Wyoming breweries.

Frontier Brewing Co. In Casper Closes, Could Be A Sign Of Gen Z Just Not Drinking

Saturday was the last day of operation for Frontier Brewing Company and Taproom in downtown Casper, one of the city’s first craft breweries. Co-owner Shawn Houck says national trends like people drinking less alcohol is a significant factor in the closure.

Renée JeanDecember 07, 2025

Wyoming’s Housing Market Is Starting To Look A Lot Like California’s

The similarity between California and Wyoming’s housing market was glaringly apparent on a map created by Harvard economist Eric Protzer. He shared the map with Albany County leaders who are grappling with unaffordable housing in the Laramie region.

Renée JeanDecember 07, 2025

Denver’s growth is slowing as fewer people move there, driven in part by high housing costs and changing migration trends. Wyoming hopes to benefit, but still struggles keeping young professionals from leaving the Cowboy State.

Denver's Real Estate Market Has Cooled Down Dramatically And That's Not Good For Wyoming

For years, Denver's real estate market was one of the hottest in the country but that's no longer. The Denver metro area has seen a 70% decline in net migration and that's not good for Wyoming. “We need businesses and people to be interested in the Front Range,” Cheyenne Chamber CEO Dale Steenbergen said.

Kate MeadowsDecember 07, 2025

Dude Dad, aka Taylor Calmus, stopped by a police officer after driving a pirate ship on city streets.

Dude Dad, Internet Comedian Who Roasts Colorado, Is Coming To Wyoming

Taylor Calmus, aka Dude Dad, will kick off a new comedy series benefiting Wyoming nonprofits by bringing his “Parents Night Out” tour to Cheyenne and Laramie. He's grown a huge following poking fun of his home state of Colorado.

David MadisonDecember 07, 2025

Chef Nicholas Pissare brought two Michelin Keys to a resort in Colorado, that state’s only such facility. If he can do the same at Brush Creek Ranch, that would expand Wyoming’s Michelin footprint somewhere else besides Jackson Hole.

Wyoming's Brush Creek Ranch Aims For Michelin Acclaim With New Chef

Brush Creek Ranch's new Chef Nicholas Pissare brought two Michelin Keys to a resort in Colorado, that state’s only such property. If he can do the same here, that would expand Wyoming’s Michelin footprint somewhere else besides Jackson Hole.

Renée JeanDecember 06, 2025

Move over Jackson — two national lists are claiming a place called Sleepy Hollow in Albany County near Laramie is Wyoming’s richest small town. But it doesn’t exist, sparking debate over whether faulty artificial intelligence is behind the ranking.

Sleepy Hollow Near Laramie Named Wyoming’s Wealthiest Town — But It Doesn’t Exist

Move over Jackson — two national business publications are claiming a place called Sleepy Hollow (allegedly near Laramie) is Wyoming’s richest small town. But the town doesn’t exist, sparking debate over whether faulty artificial intelligence is behind the ranking.

Renée JeanDecember 06, 2025

Why Does Gas Cost 70-80 Cents A Gallon Less In Denver Than Cheyenne?

An aggressive gas price war in the Denver metro area has prices there as low as $1.67 a gallon, while in Cheyenne the average is $2.45. Industry experts say there are several reason why motorists there are paying so much less.

Scott Schwebke & Greg JohnsonDecember 05, 2025

Popular Cheyenne Honky-Tonk Outlaw Saloon To Close, Owes Bank $1.7 Million

Cheyenne’s Outlaw Saloon is part dive bar, part honky-tonk and known for hosting music, boxing and even little people wrestling. That ends this weekend when the Outlaw closes after the bank foreclosed on it to recover $1.7 million owed.

Greg JohnsonDecember 04, 2025

What It’s Like To Stay At The Ultra-Luxury Brush Creek Ranch In Southern Wyoming

Southern Wyoming's Brush Creek Ranch is a 5-star experience that has repeatedly beaten the luxurious Amangani resort in Jackson for Condé Nast's nod as the No. 1 stay in America. The rooms range from $900 per night to $150,000 for a 4-night ski trip.

Renée JeanNovember 30, 2025

1980s Retro-Retailer RadioShack Is Coming Back — But Never Really Left Wyoming

Many people assume RadioShack is another extinct 1980s brand, but retailers in Wyoming are still stocking its products and getting customers. Maybe it's nostalgia or brand recognition, but there's a demand for RadioShack in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2025

One Way Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Could Work: Multi-Generation Loans

An Army veteran and Montana cowboy got an inside look at how 50-year mortgages worked when he was in Germany after World War II. Multiple generations would sign the loan to pool resources and avoid estate taxes.

Renée JeanNovember 28, 2025

Ski Patrollers In Ultra-Wealthy Teton County Push For Union At Jackson Hole Resort

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's nearly 90 ski patrollers in ultra-wealthy Teton County are pushing for a vote to unionize. They say dangerous work, long commutes and soaring housing costs make it nearly impossible to live in the community they protect.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 28, 2025

Bill Schilling and Eli Bebout embrace each other during Leadership Wyoming's 25th Anniversary. Schilling and Bebout worked together to establish the first program in 2000. Leadership Wyoming recenlty celebrated its 25th anniversary in Laramie with a showing of about 500 current and former graduates. The program is shaping the Cowboy State's next wave of pioneers.

Leadership Wyoming: 25 Years Of Shaping The Cowboy State’s Next Wave Of Leaders

Leadership Wyoming recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Laramie with a showing of about 500 graduates. Bill Schilling and Eli Bebout, who are credited with making the program a reality, were honored at the celebration.

Andrew RossiNovember 28, 2025

Northwest Wyoming ski resorts have had to postpone their scheduled openings because of a lack of snow. Above is a Wednesday webcam view from Jackson Hole Restaurant and Bar showing theres barely any snow on the slopes.

No Snow: Jackson Hole Delays Ski Season As Holidays Kick Off

Hopeful Thanksgiving skiers in Jackson Hole are in a holding pattern with warm, dry weather delaying opening day for all three of its major resorts. Forecasters say a much colder pattern is on its way to help rescue the season soon.

Renée JeanNovember 27, 2025

Real Wyoming: Pinedale’s Cowboy Bar Was Built By An Outlaw And Won In A Card Game

Pinedale’s Cowboy Bar was built by an outlaw who rode with Butch Cassidy and later owned by a Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Famer who won the bar in a card game. The current owner, Lila Golden, has worked there since she was 6 years old.

John ThompsonNovember 27, 2025

New Series “Saving Yellowstone With Dennis Quaid” Premieres On Animal Planet

A new docuseries “Saving Yellowstone” premieres Wednesday on Animal Planet featuring Dennis Quaid and a filmmaker known as “The Beaver Man.” They explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem while spotlighting threats and discoveries.

David MadisonNovember 26, 2025

Jordan and Kaylin Birdwell scope out the price of a whole bird, after realizing the price for a smaller, turkey breast roast, is much more expensive per pound. Store specials are keeping the price of whole birds in check, in spite of avian flu decimating turkey flocks.

Turkey Deals Turn Costly Birds Into Thanksgiving Bargains

Wyoming grocers are selling cheap whole turkeys at losses because of the bird flu and inflation. Shoppers are using those savings to offset rising costs for other Thanksgiving staples, along with chasing specials and switching to store brands.

Renée JeanNovember 25, 2025

Wyoming Cattle Ranchers Say Nebraska Plant Closure Is A Sign Of Deeper Problems

Wyoming ranchers say the closure of Tyson’s Lexington, Nebraska, plant is a distress signal for cattlemen and consumers. Fixing things will require rewriting the Meat Inspection Act.

Renée JeanNovember 24, 2025

Survival of the fittest produces resilient genetics in nature. That works on ranches too, says Wyoming's Lucky 7 Rancher Jim Jensen. He's using the extreme conditions on his Boulder ranch to grow super cows.

Wyoming Rancher Uses Extreme Weather To Redefine Cattle Genetics, Grow Super Cows

Survival of the fittest produces resilient genetics in nature. That also works on ranches, says Wyoming's Lucky 7 Rancher Jim Jensen. He's using the extreme conditions on his Boulder ranch to grow super cows.