Renée Jean
Renée Jean is the business and tourism reporter for Cowboy State Daily and is based in Cheyenne. Previously, Renée spent seven years covering energy and agriculture in North Dakota and Montana. She has won many writing awards over a 30-year career, and has written magazine articles for Guideposts.
Latest from Renée Jean
Why Are People Paying $25 For Chocolate Bars In Wyoming Gas Stations?
Dubai chocolate bars are all the rage, selling for $25 to $40 at stores at Wyoming gas stations and retail stores. Are they worth it? Fans say those convenience store knockoffs aren’t, but the real deal from Dubai is.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2025
Wyoming Falconer Has 40 Birds That Can Nosedive 240 MPH, As Fast As A Ferrari
A Wyoming falconer says supercar drivers can have their Ferraris, he’ll take his 40 falcons. They’re faster, too, dive-bombing more than 240 mph. He also consults with author C.J. Box to give authenticity to Joe Pickett sidekick and falconer Nate Romanowski.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2025
Touring The Belvoir Ranch Near Cheyenne, Now With 12 Miles Of New Public Trails
Last week, Cowboy State Daily toured the Belvoir Ranch, which offers the public 12 miles of new public trails and other outdoor rec opportunities in Laramie County. Opening next spring, the land is shared with wind turbines but they're pretty well hidden.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2025
Cheyenne’s Historic Downtown Bell Building Was Boarded Up, Now It’s Becoming A Showpiece
For decades, the historic Bell Building in Downtown Cheyenne was boarded up and had little hope for a future. Now, against all odds, the 1911 building has a new facade and is on its way to again being a capital city showpiece.
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2025
C.J. Box Looking At Afton For Possible Next Joe Pickett Wyoming Mystery
Author C.J. Box told Cowboy State Daily that Afton is one of few places left in Wyoming where Joe Pickett hasn’t yet appeared in one of his novels. So Box will be traveling there in the near future with both an “open mind and an open notebook” to do some “poking around.”
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2025
No, Zelenskyy Isn’t Buying 916,000-Acre Pathfinder Ranches — But Someone Is
A rumor that Ukrainian President Zelensky is buying the 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranch in Wyoming spread like wildfire Monday. But, it’s not true. However, an offer is pending on the $79.5 million ranch.
Renée JeanOctober 28, 2025
