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
Right To Repair: John Deere Settlement Could Mean Payouts For Wyoming Farmers
Accused of monopolizing the tractor repair market, John Deere agreed this week to settle a long-running right-to-repair lawsuit. Farmers are skeptical, saying the company’s promises come across as, “Trust us, we really mean it this time.”
Kate MeadowsApril 10, 2026
Wyoming Ranchers Split On Opening Mexico Border To Beef After Screwworm Outbreak
Wyoming ranchers are split on the USDA considering a phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border to beef following a devastating screwworm outbreak. Some say it could mean lower prices, but others will be “greatly opposed to it."
Kate MeadowsApril 10, 2026
$500M Converse County Solar Project Delayed Without Buyer For Its Power
A $500 million commercial-scale Converse County solar project has been delayed because the company doesn't have a buyer for its power. “We know the project isn’t real until they break ground,” said state Sen, Brian Boner, adding he’s not surprised.
Kate MeadowsApril 08, 2026
Laramie County Sheriff Says Cheyenne Annexations A ‘Land Grab’ By Mayor
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak says the city of Cheyenne’s push for annexation is “the mayor land-grabbing” for tax revenue. Mayor Patrick Collins says he “understands the narrative, but it just isn’t true."
Kate MeadowsApril 07, 2026
City Worker Files Ethics Complaint Against Rock Springs Council Member
An ethics complaint has been filed against Rock Springs City Councilman Rick Milonas by a city employee, who says Milonas falsely accused him of “advancing a ‘gay agenda.’” The councilman also criticized the mayor and says the complaint is “retaliation.”
Kate MeadowsApril 07, 2026
Data Center Boom Powers Cheyenne’s Push For Annexation
A boom of huge data centers racing to build out their billion-dollar projects is pushing the city of Cheyenne to annex land to manage the growth. “When a data center comes in, it helps us,” Mayor Patrick Collins said. “It helps the whole state.”
Kate MeadowsApril 04, 2026
