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Everything autumn celebrated at Sundance’s Pumpkin Patch Festival
A plethora of pumpkins and a collection of scarecrows can be seen on the streets of Sundance this weekend as the city hosts its annual Pumpkin Patch Festival.
October 01, 2019
Wyoming ag dwindles as gross domestic product, but continues strong as cultural commodity
Once the subject of high expectations, Wyomings agriculture industry was plagued with obstacles from the outset.
September 26, 2019
Wyoming enters into deal to boost meat exports to Taiwan
An agreement between Wyoming and Taiwan signed earlier this week should increase the amount of Wyoming beef and lamb sold overseas, according to Gov. Mark Gordon.
September 25, 2019
Kanye holds ‘Sunday Service’ in Cody
One of Codys newest residents introduced himself to the community on Sunday with a Sunday Service attended by thousands.
September 24, 2019
Excavate an artifact at Gillette’s “Archaeology Fair”
Some hands-on experience with archaeology awaits those who visit Gillettes Rockpile Museum this weekend.
September 24, 2019
Revenue Committee looks again at corporate income tax
A legislative committee is once again studying a proposal to impose an income tax on so-called big box stores.
September 18, 2019
Top singer-songwriters to compete in Ten Sleep
Fans of Wyoming music will want to be in Ten Sleep this weekend for the states second annual Singer-Songwriter Competition.
September 17, 2019
‘Shootout’ challenge reflects Shoshoni’s can-do spirit
Like a challenge delivered out of the Old West, a shootout at high noon was held Saturday in Shoshoni, Wyoming.
September 15, 2019
Tolling I-80 could prevent potholes, but proposed bill has rough road ahead
A toll proposed for Interstate 80 traffic could help the Wyoming Department of Transportation reduce the $41.5 million yearly funding deficit for maintaining the corridor, but not everyone is on board.
September 12, 2019
Lander celebrates fruit-filled heritage with ‘Apple City Festival’
Its not widely known that Lander once was once such a leading producer of apples that it earned the nickname of Wyomings Apple City.
September 10, 2019
Firefighters catch a break in Shoshone National Forest’s Fishhawk blaze
Favorable conditions slowed the growth of the blaze over the weekend and gave firefighters an opportunity to establish protective firelines that starve the fire of fuel and direct flames away from structures.
September 08, 2019
Climate Change? Faulty Sensors, Less Rigorous Standards Could Be Skewing Data
Very hard political decisions are being made around the world based on what people think is happening, he said. People need to tread very lightly and have an understanding of the sausage-making process. Everyone loves a hot dog, but no one wants to know how its made.
September 06, 2019
Water flows through irrigation canal again
Water has returned to the Goshen Irrigation District canal that was breached in mid-July, leaving more than 100,000 acres of land without water.
September 05, 2019
Wyoming Tourism: Travel Back In Time Through The Ghost Town Of Kirwin
Hop back in time to the era of stage coaches and mining camps through a visit to the abandoned mining town of Kirwin, Wyoming.
Wendy CorrSeptember 04, 2019
It’s all about tractors at Encampment’s Copper Days Festival
Antique tractors, toy tractors, feats of tractor strength, a tractor parade if it has to do with tractors, its in the spotlight this weekend at Encampments annual Copper Days Festival.
September 03, 2019
Bringing the “Shine” Back to Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
After a year of remodeling and reconstruction, the historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in Yellowstone National Park has been restored to its original grandeur, befitting the structures status as the primary lodging at the headquarters of Americas first national park.
Wendy CorrSeptember 02, 2019
Irrigation canal repairs nearly complete, Goshen County to turn water back on
Tunnel crews cleared the Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Canal tunnel Monday, and water could start flowing to crops as early as later this week, Goshen County Irrigation District Manager Rob Posten said.
August 28, 2019
Way out West! Evanston is unique gateway into state of Wyoming
Most Wyomingites think of the city of Evanston as more of a gateway than a getaway. But upon closer examination, many might find their opinion changed.
Bill SniffinAugust 26, 2019
State Fair endowment provides solid footing for years ahead
This years Wyoming State Fair is over, but the next chapter of its story is just beginning as fair organizers begin to realize proceeds from the fairs newly-established endowment fund.
August 23, 2019
Crop insurance to cover losses after Goshen County irrigation canal failure
Crews continue repairs on an irrigation tunnel collapse as Goshen County residents prepare for a potential hit to their economy, which could be lessened by crop insurance payouts.
August 23, 2019
Cody Stampede makes it to ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Codys Stampede Rodeo, one of the premier events in professional rodeo, has been inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.
August 22, 2019
Quebec 1 open as state historic site
Quebec 1, a missile silo that over the years housed three different kinds of nuclear missiles, opened Aug. 17 as a part of the state Department of Parks and Cultural Resources.
August 21, 2019
A salute to aviation at Wyoming’s only Spaceport
A celebration of air travel at a Wyoming airport named with an eye to the future is in the cards this weekend.
August 20, 2019
Sound off: Converse County leads state’s boom
Of Wyomings 23 counties, why is Converse County leading the way economically?
Bill SniffinAugust 16, 2019