Business & Tourism

Controversial Montana Land Developer Has A New Big Project, But No Land

After a failed luxury community project, Robert Rule is back pitching a grandiose Montana land development. This time, he wants to build a community for veterans, but the controversial developer has just one problem — he has no land.

David MadisonDecember 01, 2024

Sheridan native Buzz Wiggins invented the Aeflo system, which allows people to carbonate their water on the go.

Sheridan Native’s Portable Water Carbonizer Taking The Beverage World By Storm

Although other water carbonizers exist, what has made Buzz Wiggins' invention successful is the portability of it. If someone wants to carbonize their water 10 miles into the backcountry they can do that. If they decide they want to carbonate their water at the office, they can do that too.

Leo WolfsonNovember 30, 2024

Alea West tends bar at the Lamp Lounge in Cheyenne. She says that while she relies on tips, she thinks the "tipping culture" trend has gone too far.

Tipping In Wyoming: Even Some Bartenders Are Saying It's Out Of Control

According to one poll, 72% of U.S. adults feel that tipping is expected in a lot more places today than five years ago. And while most are fine with tipping in a sit-down restaurant or a bar, only a fraction believe tipping in a coffee shop or a fast food joint is OK.

Renée JeanNovember 30, 2024

Turkeys and livestock guard dogs follow Corinna around at Schadey's Acres as she prepares to lay down a line of grains for the birds to eat.

Life On The Farm: Raising Turkeys and Yaks In Albany County, Wyoming

When Michigan HOA rules wouldn't allow Corinna and Patrick Schade to grow at least some of their food, they moved to Wyoming. Now they've raised more than 350 heritage turkeys alongside a growing herd of yaks in Albany County.

Renée JeanNovember 30, 2024

Tate, Mike Miller's 3-year-old herding dog, was happy as all get-out herding sheep through Gillette on Saturday.

Wyoming Lamb Industry Is Losing To Australia, Which Has 70% Of The U.S. Market

The Wyoming Sheep Industry is facing stiff competition, with 70% of America’s lamb and sheep meat imported from Australia and New Zealand. Wyoming sheep herders are selling direct to consumers to try and gain market share.

Jackie DorothyNovember 30, 2024

Drinking Wyoming: Melvin Brewing, State’s Largest Brewery, Is About To Get Bigger

A merger between Melvin and Roadhouse Brewing in Jackson in 2022 has positioned Wyoming’s largest brewery to grow even more. The brewery is already beating national sales trends, and it’s looking to add more new products and keep growing.

Renée JeanNovember 29, 2024

After losing his "rat guy," Sean Conner started raising his own to feed his reptiles. Now he's become northwest Wyoming's go-to "rat guy."

How Sean Cooper Came To Be Northwest Wyoming's "Rat Guy"

Everyone has those “go-to” people in their lives — their mechanic, butcher, or hair stylist. They’re dependable, honest and never let you down. When it comes to rats in northwest Wyoming, there's no one better than Sean Cooper.

Andrew RossiNovember 29, 2024

The Thunder Plains mile-long horse racing track will be located 10 miles east of Cheyenne.

Wyoming’s Only Mile-Long Horse Track Also State’s First New Track In Decades

A new horse racetrack has been approved for Cheyenne, the first new track to be built in Wyoming since the 1980s. When complete, it will be Wyoming’s first mile-long track for horse racing.

Leo WolfsonNovember 27, 2024

Charles Hoskinson talks about Wyoming's process for bidding vendors for its new stable token.

Wyoming-Based Crypto Founder Slams State Over Stable Token Bid Process

Wyoming rancher Charles Hoskinson has one of the top 10 cryptocurrency platforms in the nation, but he’s not eligible to bid to be a vendor for Wyoming’s stable token. He’s blasting the state over its bidding process, calling it unfair.

Renée JeanNovember 26, 2024

Former Montana miner Terry Haney is moving to South Carolina to continue his mining career after the largest layoff in state history.

Families Uprooted By Largest Mine Layoff In Montana History

Terry Haney and his wife Shana packed up and left Montana on Friday having just finished construction on their dream home. Their family is one of more than 500 upended by the largest mine layoff in Montana history.

David MadisonNovember 24, 2024

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Jackson, Wyoming.

Skiers Shocked By $10,000 Luxury Jackson Hole Special-Access Pass

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is offering skiers a luxury season pass for $10,000, a shocking sum for most skiers, who say the resort has gone too far. The pass includes early access, private ski storage, continental breakfast and lounge access.

Justin GeorgeNovember 22, 2024

Cheyenne Frontier Days Chief Says New Cowboy Channel Owner Can Be Good For Rodeo

Teton Ridge, a media company based in Fort Worth, Texas, has bought the Cowboy and Cowgirl channels from Rural Media Group. The move could elevate the profile of rodeo sports in America, says the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Justin GeorgeNovember 21, 2024

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