Kate Meadows
Kate Meadows is a journalist, creative nonfiction author and book editor who focuses on agriculture and city/county government issues. She grew up in Pinedale, Wyo., as a fourth-generation Sublette County resident and got her start as a journalist at The Pinedale Roundup and Sublette Examiner. She earned an MFA in Professional Writing with concentrations in journalism and creative nonfiction from Western Connecticut State University.
Latest from Kate Meadows
Plan For Data Center Puts Spotlight On Lax Fremont County Zoning Laws
A small data center is taking shape in Fremont County, but officials there say they don't know much about the project and aren't sure just how much regulatory power they'll have. Fremont has some of Wyoming’s most permissive zoning laws.
Kate MeadowsAugust 19, 2026
Incumbent Connolly Claims Wins Rematch Over Gun Advocate For House District 40
In a rematch for House District 40, which includes parts of Sheridan and Johnson counties, incumbent Rep. Marilyn Connolly held off a push by gun-rights lobbyist Mark Jones. Connolly finished with 2,282 votes to Jones’ 1,282.
Kate MeadowsAugust 19, 2026
Freedom Caucus Leader Ken Pendergraft Ousted From Sheridan County Senate Seat
Sheridan County business owner Melissa Butcher won the GOP primary for Sheridan County’s Senate District 21 seat, handily beating outspoken Freedom Caucus-aligned Ken Pendergraft.
Kate MeadowsAugust 19, 2026
Rising Values Of Ag Land Makes It Harder For Young Ranchers To Break Into Industry
Wyoming's agricultural land values are on the rise, along with cattle prices, but that makes it difficult for young ranchers to get a foothold in the industry. Land that sold for about $35 an acre in the mid-1980s is now selling for roughly $300 an acre.
Kate MeadowsAugust 18, 2026
Thousands Of Hungry Sturgis Bikers Boost Churches With Made-To-Order Breakfasts
For 16 years, a small Sturgis church that needed to raise money has welcomed motorcycle rallygoers with hot, made-to-order breakfasts. “Our parish would not exist without this ministry,” says the pastor for Blessed Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Kate MeadowsAugust 16, 2026
Could 'Toxic Soup' From Great Salt Lake Lakebed Dust Impact Southwest Wyoming?
Researchers warn that a "toxic soup" of dust from a shrinking Great Salt Lake could be reaching Wyoming, which is not specifically monitoring lake particles. “We’re causing the problem, but it could impact you,” a University of Utah scientist says.
Kate MeadowsAugust 14, 2026
