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Blue Ribbon Fishing Available On This Wyoming Ranch For Only $7.2 Million
The Encampment River Ranch is all about the fishing. For $7.2 million, the buyer can have 1 mile of blue-ribbon fishing and more than 500 acres of land.
Joshua WoodAugust 25, 2022
New HBO Series Set In A Post-Apocalyptic Wyoming Filmed in Present-Day Canada
The Last of Us, based on a popular 2013 video game, features the town of Jackson in its storyline. Instead of filming in Jackson, however, a town in Canada was transformed into Wyoming for the series.
Joshua WoodAugust 24, 2022
U.W. Professor, Who Is World’s Foremost Authority On Squirrels, Says Splooting Is OK
The world's foremost authority on squirrels, who happens to be a University of Wyoming professor, said when squirrels sploot, that's ok.
Joshua WoodAugust 23, 2022
Crumble Cookie, Nation’s Largest Cookie Company, Opening Location In Cheyenne
Crumbl Cookies, which experienced the highest sales growth of any chain in the United States in 2020, is opening a franchise in Cheyenne later this week. Retail observers say the company's use of social media is partly responsible for its success.
Joshua WoodAugust 22, 2022
Hard Work, Late Hours Define American Dream for Saratoga Couple’s Four Businesses
Cassie and Tommy Orduno employ 27 people in Saratoga, Wyoming (pop. 1,700) while raising two kids. It isn't easy but they say it's worth it.
Joshua WoodAugust 21, 2022
Art Advocates: Investment in Public Art is Investment in Community
From bronze sculptures in Sheridan and Gillette to murals in Laramie and Lander, advocates say public art creates community pride which draws visitors and new residents alike to Wyoming.
Joshua WoodAugust 21, 2022
Wyoming Brewery Offers Free Beer For A Year To Artist Who Designs Labels For Their Beer
Snowy Mountain Brewery in Saratoga is looking for Wyoming artists to create label designs for the four varieties of beer the brewery cans and distributes throughout the state. The winning artist gets a year's supply of free beer plus $1,000.
Joshua WoodAugust 21, 2022
5,000 Gallons of Gas Spilled in Yellowstone National Park On Friday
Nearly 5,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline were spilled in Yellowstone National Park following a single-vehicle rollover of a fuel truck
Joshua WoodAugust 20, 2022
Yellowstone Reminds Tourists Not To Get Gored By Bison
Not that any tourists will listen, but Yellowstone officials are warning that bison can get particularly aggravated this time of year because it is the mating season.
Joshua WoodAugust 19, 2022
Wyoming Gets First Airstream Franchise; Grand Opening On August 27
The grand opening of Wyoming's first Airstream franchise is on August 27 in Etna, Wyoming. To many, Airstreams are as much of an American icon as Harley-Davidson.
Joshua WoodAugust 19, 2022
One Last Ride For Deceased Rider at Wyoming’s Tom Horn Days; Suicide Prevention Group Formed
A suicide prevention group called "No More Empty Saddles" has been formed for rodeo and agriculture communities after the passing of bronc rider John Beer. Beer was honored this past week at Tom Horn Days in Bosler, Wyoming.
Joshua WoodAugust 18, 2022
Wyoming Author C.J. Box Suffers Third Degree Burns In Freak Barbecue Incident
Although New York Times best-selling author and Wyoming native C.J. Box suffered third degree burns in a freak barbecue accident earlier this summer, it gave him more time to write. As a result, he just finished his 23rd Joe Pickett novel.
Joshua WoodAugust 16, 2022
Only Ketamine Clinic in Wyoming Helps Residents with Chronic Pain and Mental Health
With Wyoming's suicide rate being the highest in the nation, it is hoped that ketamine can help people with depression issues. Wyoming's only ketamine clinic opened in Jackson 2 1/2 years ago.
Joshua WoodAugust 15, 2022
Microbrews Are Big Business In Wyoming, Contribute More Than $200 Million To Economy
Nearly every weekend over the summer in Wyoming, there's a microbrew festival. The state's 40 breweries contribute $200 million to the economy.mci
Joshua WoodAugust 11, 2022
Goodbye To Nearly Century-Old Water Tower In Yoder, Wyoming
Despite having a new and much better water system now, the town's public works director said it was heartbreaking to watch the tower from 1927 be removed.
Joshua WoodAugust 11, 2022
Bikers Boost State’s Economy As They Ride Through Wyoming To Sturgis Rally
When bikers come through Wyoming on their way to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, theyre bringing more than freedom on two wheels. Theyre also bringing an economic boost for the Cowboy State.
Joshua WoodAugust 10, 2022
Petroleum Association: Development of Billion-Barrel Wyoming Oil Reserve Possible But Challenging
The billion-barrel oil reserve recently announced in Wyoming wont be easy to get to as federal ownership of land and mineral estates will play a large part in access.
Joshua WoodAugust 10, 2022
Wyoming Law Enforcement Urge Caution With 400,000 Sturgis-Bound Bikers On Road
Wyoming Highway Patrol authorities are urging motorists to use extra caution this week as more than 400,000 bikers will pass through the state heading to Sturgis, South Dakota for the largest motorcycle rally in the world.
Joshua WoodAugust 08, 2022
Billion Barrel Oil Reserve Discovery Confirmed In Central Wyoming
Sen. Ogden Driskill said the confirmation of a billion-barrel oil reserve in central Wyoming could be huge for the state but it will depend on how President Biden's "anti-oil administration" deals with it.
Joshua WoodAugust 08, 2022
Rock Springs Mayor Accused Of Attempting To Land City Deal For His Own Business
Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo is accused of attempting to use his position as mayor to land a contracting deal for his own business.
Joshua WoodAugust 05, 2022
Wyoming Ranch Once Owned By Walt Disney Family On Market For $71 Million
The Diamond G Ranch, which sets 17 miles west of Dubois, was the wilderness playground for Morton Salt Company executives until and later sold to the Walt Disney family.
Joshua WoodAugust 04, 2022
Caesars Sportsbook Latest To Offer Sports Betting In Wyoming
Caesars Sportsbook is now the fourth company to unveil online sports betting in Wyoming. The Wyoming Gaming Commission says it wont be the last. The commission anticipates a total of 10 by 2023.
Joshua WoodAugust 03, 2022
Wyoming Tourism Leads The Way In Statewide Job Growth
The states second largest industry adds 2,000 more jobs as of June compared to the same time last year. Newest numbers continue trend of growth over past decade for the sector.
Joshua WoodAugust 03, 2022
Rawlins Changes Course On Water Fines: No More Neighbor vs Neighbor
The City of Rawlins has partially reversed course on levying fines against residents for water over-usage and is no longer encouraging citizens to rat-out their neighbor for water violations.
Joshua WoodAugust 03, 2022
National Beard & Moustache Championship To Be Held In Casper
The National Beard and Moustache Championship will be held in Casper in November. It will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Booze and Bacon Festival.
Joshua WoodAugust 01, 2022
It May Seem Impossible But There’s Even More Road Construction On Wyoming Highways Now
If you are traveling across Wyoming in the next few months, it's not going to be easy. Road construction is everywhere.
Joshua WoodJuly 29, 2022
Future Of Electric Vehicles In Wyoming Will Be Driven By Tourism, Experts Say
Automotive insiders say car chargers are key to tourism because where the car chargers are, the tourists go. They also say the more car chargers there are in Wyoming will mean more residents who will buy electric cars.
Joshua WoodJuly 29, 2022
Rawlins Church Celebrates 140th Year This Week; One Of The Oldest Churches In Wyoming
On Monday, the France Memorial United Methodist Church in Rawlins was commemorated for its 140th year. It's one of the oldest churches in the state of Wyoming.
Joshua WoodJuly 28, 2022
Dedicated Licenses For Guides With Out-Of-State Hunters “Dead In The Water,” Says Legislator
A proposal by the Wyoming Wildlife Task Force to create a dedicated license pool for out-of-state big game hunters who use professional guides is likely dead in the water," says one Wyoming legislator.
Joshua WoodJuly 28, 2022
Massive Wind Project In Albany County Moves Closer To Completion
The Rail Tie Wind Project in southeastern Wyoming has cleared another major hurdle on its way to completion.
Joshua WoodJuly 27, 2022