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Competitive pay, flexibility keys to hiring seasonal workers, say officials
Wyomings unemployment rate is a good indicator of a healthy economy: people are working and therefore able to buy homes, cars and Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.
November 21, 2019
Powell celebration raises money for arts center
Those wishing for an early start to both the holidays and the weekend should head to Powell this week for the citys annual Festival of Trees.
November 19, 2019
Change in the air? Business Forum explores how to move Wyoming forward
Over 600 Wyoming business people and civic leaders filled the halls of Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne as part of the Wyoming Governor's Business Forum.
November 14, 2019
Working dogs to show their skills at Gillette’s Cam-Plex
The art of sheep herding will be on display in Gillette this weekend and the stars of the show will be mans best friend.
November 12, 2019
Proposed increase in alcohol tax rejected by committee
A bill that would have doubled the alcohol taxes in Wyoming was rejected on Wednesday by a legislative committee.
November 07, 2019
Gambling is booming under the radar, hurting players, state coffers
Traditionally, Wyoming takes a conservative stance against the gambling industry, but technological innovations and legal gray areas are moving the state closer to its Wild West roots, a state senator said.
November 06, 2019
Art produced in a hurry for a good cause at Worland’s ‘Mammoth Quick Draw’
Art produced in a hurry and sold to benefit community activities will be the big event this weekend at the Mammoth Quick Draw in Worland.
November 05, 2019
Although far from the R-word, Wyoming’s economy is slowing
Wyomings economy continues to grow, but its at a slower pace than in the past raising the question of whether a recession is in the near future.
October 30, 2019
‘Dia De Los Muertos’ comes to Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
A giant replica of a sugar skull will greet visitors to the Cheyenne Botanic Garden on Friday and Saturday as the facility takes part in the traditional Mexican holiday of Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead.
October 29, 2019
Cody restauranteurs struggle with labor shortages
A low unemployment rate is creating some difficult situations for Codys restaurants.
October 22, 2019
Track terrorists at escape rooms in Douglas
If solving mysteries and tracking down terrorists sounds like a good way to spend some time, then Douglas is the place to be this weekend for an escape room fundraiser.
October 22, 2019
Fall colors depend on spring rains, first frost
Its that time of year again. The pumpkin spice is flowing, the birds are flying south, and according to social media, the leaves are turning.
October 19, 2019
Governor Gordon talks taxes
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talked turkey on taxes at a wide ranging press conference yesterday in Cheyenne.
October 16, 2019
Hemp industry, Ag Department await USDA response to state’s regulatory plan
Hemp could be a cash crop for Wyoming growers in coming years, but seeds cant be sown until the U.S. Department of Agriculture signs off on the states regulatory program.
October 15, 2019
Western Wyoming College hosts “Fall Geology Expo”
A wealth of rocks, gems and minerals awaits those who travel to Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs this weekend.
October 15, 2019
Bighorn Basin brews feature area barley
Some brewmasters in the Bighorn Basin are using barley from nearby fields in their products shipped by way of Wisconsin.
Wendy CorrOctober 14, 2019
First lady focuses on easing childhood hunger
As a laboratory medical tech at the Sheridan hospital, Jennie Gordon helped physicians diagnose diseases; as a representative for Abbott Laboratories, she repaired lab equipment at hospitals and clinics; as a rancher, shes bottle-fed newborn calves and used her hair dryer to dry and warm them.
October 09, 2019
Aerospace, defense companies meet Wyoming businesses in conference
Wyoming business leaders and U.S. aerospace and defense companies met in Casper this week to explore the chances of increasing Wyomings access to the aerospace and defense market.
October 09, 2019
Trucks, oil prices take heavy toll on state’s highway maintenance budget
Maintaining roads is costly business, but its made costlier by fluctuating oil prices and increased semi-truck traffic, a Wyoming Department of Transportation official said.
October 08, 2019
Beer tasting on tap in Saratoga on Saturday
Attendees and pourers in appropriate Oktoberfest garb take part in last years Snowy Mountain Brewery Beerfest at the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort. This years beerfest will open at 10 a.m. Saturday with a golf tournament, with beer tasting to begin at noon in the resorts courtyard. (Photo courtesy of the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort)
October 08, 2019
Zwonitzer: Time for Legislature to study gas tax increase
It is time for the state to study a possible increase in gasoline taxes, according to the co-chairman of the Legislatures Revenue Committee.
October 07, 2019
Five Questions with State Representative Landon Brown on Tolling Interstate 80
Wyoming State Representative Landon Brown is opposed to turning Interstate 80 into a toll road. Cowboy State Daily sat down with him recently and discussed why he doesnt like the idea:
October 03, 2019
Five questions on toll roads with Wyoming Senator Michael Von Flatern
State Sen. Michael Von Flatern, R-Gillette, is one of a number of supporters of a proposal to make Interstate 80 a toll road. The senator expanded on his position during a recent question-and-answer session with Cowboy State Daily.
October 02, 2019
Fuel taxes pale in light of future electric travel
Fuel taxes alone cant keep pace with the cost of highway maintenance in a future with electric vehicles and fuel-efficient engines, Sen. Stephan Pappas, R-Cheyenne, said.
October 02, 2019