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
Jerre Gowdy, Wife Of Sportscaster Curt Gowdy And Philanthropist, Dies At 101
Known for her charity work and devotion to Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy State Park, Jerre Gowdy, the wife of the late Hall of Fame sportscaster, died last week at age 101. She leaves a legacy of kindness and philanthropy.
Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2026
Robots Could Be Answer To Wyoming’s Ever-Escalating Road Repair Costs
Although robots aren't ready to fix roads now and cut down on the $400 million to $600 million shortfall Wyoming faces in the next two years, they could help in the future. Robotic road repair is on the horizon and could save big money in the long run.
Renée JeanFebruary 02, 2026
Scammers Are Draining Millions From Wyomingites Using Crypto ATMs
Law enforcement across Wyoming say criminals are exploiting Crypto ATMs in scams that have stolen more than $4.6 million in just three of Wyoming’s largest cities — $3 million of which was in Gillette alone.
Renée JeanJanuary 31, 2026
Douglas And Glenrock A ‘Bermuda Triangle’ For Disappearing Amazon Packages
People living in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, are reporting that their Amazon packages are going missing, often landing in Gillette, where they are then listed as "undeliverable." Amazon says it’s looking into the problem.
Renée JeanJanuary 31, 2026
Wyoming’s Tourism Leaders View Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame As Game-Changer For State
Wyoming tourism leaders are hailing the ProRodeo Hall of Fame's vote to move from Colorado to Cheyenne as a game-changer for the industry. They are projecting a $252 million economic impact over 10 years while boosting rodeo culture statewide.
Renée JeanJanuary 29, 2026
PRCA Votes To Move Headquarters, Hall Of Fame & Museum To Cheyenne, Wyoming
The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association on Monday voted to move its headquarters, Hall of Fame and museum to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 2029. Cheyenne Frontier Days chief Tom Hirsig said it's the rodeo equivalent of getting the NFL headquarters.
Renée JeanJanuary 27, 2026
