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
Wagon Box DAO Owner Holds Town Hall In Front Of Packed House In Story
The Wagon Box Inn’s new owner, Paul McNiel, addressed more than 150 residents of Story, Wyoming, on Saturday to discuss his plans to set up a "digital time-share" and if his plans were going to change the fundamental character of Story.
Renée JeanMay 16, 2023
Wyoming’s First Digital Land Buy Wasn’t Story’s Historic Wagon Box Inn, It Was CityDAO Near Yellowstone
CityDAO bought 40 acres near Yellowstone National Park in 2021, but records from the digital city don’t yet explain any particular use for the property. It was the first digital land buy in Wyoming, now another is happening with property that includes the historic Wagon Box Inn in Story.
Renée JeanMay 14, 2023
Wyoming’s Roller Coaster Spring Weather Can Confuzzle Your Fruit Trees
Wyoming’s roller coaster springs, with temperatures in the 80s one week and in the teens the next, present particular problems for fruit tree growers. But a variety of fruit trees will still grow in the Cowboy State, even if they don’t produce fruits every year.
Renée JeanMay 14, 2023
The Pink Beer At Laramie’s Bond’s Brewing Co. Isn’t Just A Favorite With Women, Guys Are Drinking It Too
Real Wyoming men may not eat quiche, but apparently they do drink pink beer at Bond’s Brewing Co. in Laramie, where owners Jay and Mallory say it’s one of their most popular.
Renée JeanMay 13, 2023
Story, Wyoming, Residents Shaken By Community Of Digital Outsiders Taking Over Historic Wagon Box Inn
Residents of the tiny unincorporated town of Story, Wyoming, are worried an outside group of up to 300 people who will digitally purchase the historic Wagon Box Inn could forever change the community.
Renée JeanMay 11, 2023
Wyoming’s Caitlin Long Named One of Nation’s 20 Most Innovative Leaders In Banking
Caitlin Long’s fight with the Federal Reserve for her Wyoming digital bank is getting national spotlight from well-recognized trade publication American Banker, which named her one of the industry’s 20 Most Innovative Leaders.
Renée JeanMay 09, 2023
Wyoming Stable Token A Multibillion-Dollar Opportunity As Officials Wrestle With How To Make It Happen
Gov. Mark Gordon said he’s committed to finding a way for Wyoming to become the first state with its own stable token, even if federal agencies aren’t keen on the idea. Trillions of dollars in retail commerce — which could mean billions for Wyoming — are at stake.
Renée JeanMay 09, 2023
Cowboy From Douglas Who Retired From Pentagon Wants To Boost Wyoming’s Federal Contracts To $12 Billion
A fifth-generation Wyoming cowboy from Douglas, J.R. Twiford has relocated his Washington, D.C., business to Laramie. He plans to measure its success in part by how many jobs he can lasso for the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Florida Man To Play Pickleball In Wyoming As Part of 48 Matches In 48 Days World Record Attempt
Dean Matt’s idea to play 48 matches in 48 days in 48 states is modeled after the Iron Cowboy. He is scheduled to play VisitCasper’s Tyler Daugherty and Luke Gilliam at the 307 Tennis Club next Saturday at 11am.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Military Is Always On The Menu For Former Marine And Stanley Hotel Chocolatier
A U.S. Marine reservist is behind the gourmet chocolates that can be found at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. And, while it’s not something he advertises, the military insignias and American flags he makes are among his favorites
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Wind Turbine Technician Is a High-Flying, High-Paying Job If You’ve Got The Brains, Brawn And Nerve
Entry-level wind energy technicians can expect to pull a $60,000 annual salary right after graduating from Laramie County Community College's Wind Energy Program. If you are willing to travel, you can start at $140,000 with per diem.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Slow Isn’t Just For Food Any More — Slow Flower Movement Is Blooming In Wyoming
Kat Vonz of Cheyenne is part of the slow flower movement, which, like the “slow” or local food movement, encourages consumers to buy local products that support the domestic economy. She grows 10,000 flowers annually in less than 3,000 square feet on an urban lot in Cheyenne.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
A Mountain West Legend, The Story Of Isabella Bird And Mountain Man Jim, Is 150 Years Old
Wyoming and Colorado were not yet states when Isabella Bird passed through on her way to fame and fortune — and an unlikely romance between the Victorian woman and a one-eyed desperado named Rocky Mountain Jim.
Renée JeanMay 06, 2023
The Sky’s Literally The Limit For Wyoming Small Businesses Developing Space Tech Industry
Heavy-hitters like NASA, the newly created U.S. Space Force and the planned multibillion-dollar modernization of the Minutemen III missiles in Cheyenne offer huge financial opportunities for Cowboy State small businesses.
Renée JeanMay 05, 2023
Wyoming Cybersecurity Expert Says Apple Users Shouldn’t Feel Secure — Hackers Are Catching Up To Macs
People who use Apple computers and devices have long enjoyed being more secure with most viruses targeting Windows, but a Wyoming cybersecurity expert says that’s not true anymore as hackers and malware are catching up to Macs.
Renée JeanMay 04, 2023
In Nation’s Wealthiest County, Average Jackson Home Price Holds At Record $5 Million, Doubles In Four Years
The average price of a home in the nation’s wealthiest county is holding at a high of $5 million. In 2019, the average was $2.6 million.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Tourism Spending Up $166 Million To $4.5 Billion For 2022, And Early 2023 Looks Even Better
Wyoming tourism has more than recovered economically from the COVID-19 pandemic with $4.5 billion in tourism spending in 2022. And 2023 is off to an even better start.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
Near Wyoming: Mountain West Legend Is Inspiration For True Western Restaurant Experience — And It’s Amazing
The Bird and Jim restaurant sources 70% of its ingredients from the Mountain West and prepares them in an elevated way. That, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, make this Estes Park, Colorado, gem a must for a true Western experience.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Outdoor Recreation Has Turned Into An $860 Billion Dollar A Year Industry, How Can Wyoming Take Advantage Of It?
More than 200 stakeholders in the Wyoming tourism industry came together in Laramie last week to figure out how to best take advantage of the booming outdoor recreation business.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Cheyenne’s Sturgis House, One Of Wyoming's Most Historical Homes, On The Market
One of Wyoming's most historically important homes, The Sturgis House, was built in 1884 by a then-famous New York architect George Rainsford. The two Sturgis brothers were among founders of the Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association. The 7,500-foot house, which boasts 32 rooms, just came on the market.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
International Trade Show In Casper Expected To Attract $100+ Million For Wyoming Tourism
Casper will be the Wyoming host city for a 2024 event that will bring dozens of travel agents looking for unique Western experiences to offer their clientele. It’s anticipated the International Roundup will bring more than $100 million in visitor spending to the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanApril 28, 2023