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Cody Airport Registers Record Year
Its been a banner year for the Cody Airport. For the first time in its history, Yellowstone Regional Airport was the host to over 41,000 departing passengers in 2019.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2020
Arizona Bowl was Wyoming Triumph, but also for Tuscon Local Charities
The Cowboys scored a 38-17 win over Georgia State of the Sun Belt Conference on the field, but thats not all. Some 10,000 Brown and Gold clad fans helped propel Tucson Bowl beer sales to a new record.
January 11, 2020
Historian publishes book about Nimitz visit to Cody
A Cody historian has turned his attention to a visit to the area by a famous World War II naval officer.
Wendy CorrJanuary 05, 2020
Holiday lights go high-tech
No one really can remember when the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center, built in 1934, began displaying its impressive holiday lights and decorations. Its just been something Cheyenne and Laramie County residents, as well as regular tourists, expect every winter.
December 25, 2019
Donations down at Salvation Army kettles around the state
Donations to Wyomings Salvation Army kettles have declined this year, due in part to this years calendar, according to officials with the charity.
December 22, 2019
Nagle-Warren Bed and Breakfast shuts down
One of Wyomings most well-known bed and breakfasts recently shut its doors after 22 years in business.
December 19, 2019
Cody man produces, hosts nightly NFR television show
A Wyoming resident is helping rodeo fans all over the country keep track of what is happening at the National Finals Rodeo this week in Las Vegas.
December 13, 2019
March, rally recognize 150 years of suffrage in Wyoming
Several of the participants in a march Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of womens suffrage in Wyoming said the event helped draw attention to instances of inequality that still need to be addressed.
December 11, 2019
UW standout Fennis Dembo’s number retired
The jersey of Wyoming basketball star Fennis Dembo was retired this weekend by the University of Wyoming.
December 09, 2019
Wyoming Native Rob Wallace Runs National Christmas Tree Ceremony
Things were busy at the Department of Interior this past Thursday. It was the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree and caught up in all of the last minute preparations for the 90-minute event was newly appointed Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Rob Wallace.
December 08, 2019
Increased timber harvest could play role in diversified approach to wildfire prevention
As catastrophic wildfires become more frequent across the West, people are looking for a single culprit, but its not that simple, Wyoming State Forester Bill Crapser said.
December 06, 2019
Taco John’s to open satellite office in Minneapolis
Taco Johns is expanding its corporate office to Minnesota, the restaurants president and CEO announced Monday morning.
December 03, 2019
Wyoming opens avenues for cryptobanking
The Wyoming Division of Banking is working to finalize the first two applications for a new type of bank: Special Purpose Depository Institutions (SPDI) or speedy banks, which will specialize in transactions involving cryptocurrency.
December 02, 2019
“Wyoming through The Lens” Facebook group displays Wyoming’s glory
Ever since Lorri Lang came to northeast Wyoming more than 30 years ago, shes been in awe of the states natural beauty.
November 27, 2019
Wyoming’s Infamous Icy Interstate Inspires Book, Innovation and Preparation
The Lincoln Monument towers over Interstate 80 at the summit rest area just outside of Laramie. Its the highest point along the 4,666-mile interstate at 8,640 feet.
November 25, 2019
Jackson faces unique challenges with homeless
The town of Jackson is nestled in Western Wyoming amid the peaks of the Teton Mountains and at the doorway to two of the countrys most beloved national parks.
November 24, 2019
Wyoming rodeo stock company named PRCA’s top stock contractor
A rodeo stock company based near Riverton has been recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for providing consistently high quality bucking stock.
November 22, 2019
Some retailers look for options to seasonal help
As holidays draw near, employers at retail stores, restaurants and hotels in Wyoming may find the states current unemployment rate of 3.8 percent makes it very difficult for them to hire extra workers for the holiday season.
November 21, 2019
Buffalo Bill Center exhibition celebrates Wyoming women
An exhibition designed to celebrate the women in Wyoming and the barriers they break will be on display at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for the several months.
November 20, 2019
Story of ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ to be told at Cheyenne school on Thursday
The story of a young woman whose acts of kindness provided the inspiration for a national anti-bullying campaign will be told in a public setting in Cheyenne on Thursday.
November 19, 2019
Website ranks 60 percent of Wyoming Republicans legislators as RINOs
An anonymous website created by an unknown organization has judged 60 percent of the Legislatures Republicans to be Republicans in Name Only.
November 18, 2019
Midwest rancher recognized for years of rodeo
A Midwest rancher and longtime rodeo cowboy has been inducted into the Rodeo Historical Societys Hall of Fame.
November 17, 2019
Meals on Wheels enjoys large volunteer force
The sign out front says Volunteers Needed. But thats not exactly true for Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne.
November 15, 2019
Art important to the world, says NEA chair
Making art a part of peoples daily lives is very important to the future, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts said during a visit to Cheyenne.
November 09, 2019