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A Whole Town Near Yellowstone Is For Sale For Less Than $3 Million
Located 45 minutes from Yellowstoneâs north entrance, the entire town of Pray, Montana, is for sale for $2.6 million. That includes its 100-year-old general store, post office, home and cabins.
Renée JeanApril 19, 2025

Residential Rents Skyrocket In Idaho And Montana, Remain Stable In Wyoming
While residential rents for people in Wyoming remain relatively stable, theyâre skyrocketing by more than 30% in neighboring Montana and Idaho.
David MadisonApril 18, 2025

Politically Red Wyoming, Utah And Idaho Talk Break From Power Giant PacifiCorp
Officials in politically red states Wyoming and Utah are talking about teaming up with Idaho to rely more on fossil fuels to meet future electricity demands. They could break from PacifiCorps and its base in politically blue West Coast states.
David MadisonApril 18, 2025

âObnoxiousâ Fireworks Outlets Near Cheyenne Can Reopen, But Dad Has To Stay Away
The Laramie County Commission has finally approved fireworks permits for a pair of businesses near the Colorado border it had said were too âobnoxious.â But the ownerâs father has to stay away from her businesses as part of the agreement.
Renée JeanApril 17, 2025

Joe Pickett-Inspired Bourbon Hits Shelves Friday, Only 1,000 Bottles Available
Only 1,000 bottles of bourbon inspired by Joe Pickett, the popular mystery-solving game warden created by Wyoming author C.J. Box, are available. It goes on sale at liquor stores Friday and a release party at Pine Bluffs Distilling on Saturday.
Dale KillingbeckApril 17, 2025

Jacksonâs Snow King Hotel Sale A Boost For Ski Hillâs Revival
The Snow King Mountain Resortâs ongoing revival is getting a boost with Trailbornâs recent purchase of the Snow King Resort Hotel at the base of the ski hill.
Renée JeanApril 17, 2025

Another Double-Digit Rocky Mountain Power Rate Hike Approved, More Likely Ahead
Wyoming Public Service Commissioners reluctantly approved another double-digit rate increase for Rocky Mountain Power on Tuesday. That means another $14 a month on an average residential customerâs bill, and more rate increases are likely ahead.
Renée JeanApril 16, 2025

Star Plunge Closure Hits Three Months, And Visitors Are Steering Clear
The Star Plunge hot springs venue has been closed for three months, which is starting to impact the tourism industry in and around Thermopolis. There are fewer people staying in local hotels with the busy summer tourism season on the horizon.
Renée JeanApril 15, 2025

Riverton Students Get Dose Of Tough Love From Celebrity Stylist Tabatha Coffey
Central Wyoming College students got a dose of celebrity stylist Tabatha Coffeyâs signature tough love Thursday. Her non-nonsense style drove home that it takes more than dreaming big to make it big.
Renée JeanApril 13, 2025

Dubois Property Offers Big Ranch Amenities In A Small Package For $3.5 Million
West of Dubois, 17 Rocking Chair Ranch has all the amenities of a ranch with thousands of acres, but it sits on just 22. That makes it a rare affordable Western retreat for prospective buyers at $3.5 million.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025

Wyoming And AI: L&H Chief Says Business Must Get Onboard Now Or Get Left Behind
Mike Wandler, president of Gillette-based L&H Industrial, says now is the time for Wyoming businesses to get onboard with artificial intelligence. If they donât, theyâll get left behind.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025

Eating Wyoming: Innards Are âInâ With Foodies, Homesteaders And Health Nuts
What many consider throw-away cuts of meat like tongues, tails and innards are becoming âinâ in a big way. Foodies, homesteaders and health nuts are driving a trend thatâs helping small Wyoming butcheries and bringing more unusual cuts to dinner plates.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025

Opening More U.S. Logging May Not Save Wyomingâs Last Two Large Lumber Mills
The USDA wants to open 59% more forest area to logging in the United States. It may not come fast enough to save one of Wyomingâs two remaining large lumber mills.
Renée JeanApril 12, 2025

Australia Sells $29B In Beef In America, Wonât Allow âOne Hamburgerâ In From U.S.
A recent dust-up in the U.S. Senate over Australian tariffs opens a discussion about unfair trade practices. Sen. John Barrasso says that while $29 billion of Australian beef has been sold in the U.S., ânot one hamburgerâ from America is allowed there.
Renée JeanApril 11, 2025

Wyoming Housing Market âOverpriced,â With 11% Of Buyers Paying Over List Price
Wyomingâs chief economist is reporting that itâs still tough for homebuyers in the state with an âoverpricedâ market. And Zillow reports a lack of available homes to buy also has about 11% of homebuyers paying more than list price.
David MadisonApril 10, 2025

Member Of Legacy Ranch Family Plans Huge 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Near Evanston
Trenton Thornockâs family has been ranching in southwest Wyoming for six generations. Now he plans another use for the land â a huge 1-gigawatt AI data center near Evanston.
Renée JeanApril 09, 2025

Drinking Wyoming: Drinking Like Butch Cassidy, From Rock Springs To Sheridan
When he wasnât breaking the law, Butch Cassidy was always up for a drink, and was even cited for public drunkenness in Sheridan. Despite that, not many places have laid claim to a rather obvious marketing ploy: Butch Cassidy drank here.
Renée JeanApril 06, 2025

Beautiful But Deadly, Larkspur Kills Wyoming Cattle And Frustrates Ranchers
As spring approaches, ranchers in Wyoming are on the alert for the green shoots of larkspur. This beautiful purple wildflower is deadly to cattle and frustrating for ranchers.
Jackie DorothyApril 05, 2025

Wyoming Trade Schools Packed With Gen Z Students, AKA The Toolbelt Generation
Generation Z has grown up digital, and many arenât choosing traditional colleges. Theyâre packing Wyomingâs trade schools, lured by shorter, cheaper programs and better job prospects. Itâs earned these Gen Zâers the nickname The Toolbelt Generation.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2025

Wyomingâs Eatonsâ Ranch Is Americaâs Oldest â And No. 1-Ranked â Dude Ranch
Eatonsâ Ranch in the Wyoming Bighorn Range is the nationâs oldest dude ranch, cowboying with folks since 1879. Now itâs also been named Americaâs No. 1 dude ranch in USA Todayâs annual rankings.
Renée JeanApril 05, 2025

Last Summerâs Wildfires Still Devastating For Wyoming Ranchers
Wildfires burned up huge amounts of hay and forage for Wyoming ranches last year, and the aftermath is nearly as dire. Ranchers start a new season still devastated by the fires.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2025

Cheyenne Primed For More Huge Data Centers As Artificial Intelligence Explodes
A large data center logistics company is touting Cheyenne as the ideal home for the nationâs next major data center. That could position the city for an explosion of Artificial Intelligence and data centers.
Renée JeanApril 04, 2025

Wyoming Auto Dealers Say Rush On To Buy Cars Ahead Of Price Jumps From Tariffs
Tariffs on cars and parts made in Canada and Mexico went into effect Wednesday, leaving a vanishing window to beat price jumps. Wyoming auto dealers say buyers are traveling across multiple states to find what they want now.
Renée JeanApril 02, 2025

Wyoming Crypto Miner Says Tariff Threats Spiking Prices For Equipment
Republican state Rep. Lee Filer runs a Cheyenne-based cryptocurrency mining operation, and that tariff threats with Canada are spiking equipment prices. âI didnât think it would hit my business, but it did,â Filer said.
Leo WolfsonApril 02, 2025
