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Keeping drivers informed of issues along Intersgtate 80, like crashes and traffic jams, is made proactive with V2X technology.

Wyoming Has Been Quietly Testing Technology That Connects Vehicles To Roads

Wyoming has been quietly testing highway safety technology called V2X -- an acronym for "vehicle-to-everything," for a decade now. The technology connects roads, traffic lights, and other infrastructure that could enable advanced vehicle safety features to prevent crashes and improve traffic flows.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024

Karen Hostetler, owner of Mountain Meadow Wool, looks out over the floor of a business that started as a small hobby business and grew to become the West's largest wool mill.

How Two Wyoming Women Turned A Hobby Into Largest Wool Mill In The West

Two women from Buffalo turned their hobby making wool yarn and crafts into the largest wool mill in the West. Mountain Meadow Wool processes 60,000 pounds of wool annually -- that's more than 54,000 miles of wool.

Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024

Harvey Deselms at his haunted art gallery in Cheyenne in this Cowboy State Daily file photo.

Wyoming Art Dealers Experience Massive Slump Each Presidential Election Year

It hits like clockwork every four years — as the presidential election season heats up, sales for Wyoming artists and dealers cool off. Although the famed Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody seems to be immune to the pattern.

Andrew RossiSeptember 15, 2024

Eating Wyoming: How A Vietnamese Restaurant Helped Save The Dubois VFW

Everything about The V Cafe in Dubois is interesting. From how the owner's family were kidnapped on the high seas by pirates while fleeing communism to their journey to Wyoming to how their restaurant saved the local VFW from folding. Plus, they've got great food.

Renée JeanSeptember 15, 2024

Shannon Watts found his art which is sold at Hobby Lobby’s across America.

Riverton Man’s El Camino Sketch Launched Renowned Auto Art Career

Riverton's Shannon Watts didn’t intend to make a career out of drawing cars. But his sketch of a 1964 El Camino turned his life upside down. Now he sells over 400 of his designs in car shows across the country and his metal signs are being sold in Hobby Lobby Stores and other big box stores.

Jackie DorothySeptember 14, 2024

Adina Sera is from Romania, where she's studying to be a food scientist. She helped in the Busy Bee Cafe at the Occidental, as well as at the Occidental Saloon and the hotel.

Buffalo’s Historic Occidental Hotel Draws Workers From All Over The World

For the past 20 years, the Occidental has hired students from around the world to work the summer tourist season at the historic hotel that’s also a certified museum. This year, they’ve come from Belarus, Albania, Thailand and Taiwan.

Renée JeanSeptember 14, 2024

Atlas Carbon north of Gillette, Wyoming, just south of the Dry Fork coal mine.

Atlas Carbon Continues To Struggle With Repayment Of $15 Million State Loan

Six months after the state of Wyoming threw a lifeline to Gillette-based Atlas Carbon on a $15 million loan, it continues to struggle with repayment. The state says making interest-only payments is keeping the company in “good standing.”

Pat MaioSeptember 13, 2024

The Granite Creek Ranch, which was listed for nearly $9 million in Jackson, Wyoming, has been bought by billionare Joe Ricketts.

Billionaire Ricketts Buys Granite Creek Ranch, Rare Jackson Wilderness Inholding

Billionaire Joe Ricketts has bought Granite Creek Ranch, a rare wilderness inholding in Teton County near Jackson. Local officials say there’s likely too many hurdles for him to realize his dream of “Little Jackson Hole” there.

Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2024

Ranking Says Wyomingites Have Least Credit Card Debt In United States

According to a national economic study, Wyoming citizens carry less credit card debt than anywhere else in the U.S. Economic analysts believe the state’s low tax rate and overall conservative mindset to not rely on debt are part of the reasons why.

Pat MaioSeptember 10, 2024

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First Public Dunkin’ Franchise In Wyoming Opens

The first public Dunkin’ franchise in Wyoming opened Monday morning. The popular coffee and donuts spot is inside the new Horse Palace Swan Ranch in Cheyenne. The only other location is on F.E. Warren Air Force Base and not accessible to the public.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 10, 2024

Big Lots Files For Chapter 11, Wyoming Will Lose At Least One Of Two Stores

The Big Lots in Cheyenne was already liquidating even before Big Lots officially announced Monday that it’s filed for bankruptcy. The Casper store is so far not listed for closure, but it’s too soon to say it’s safe.

Renée JeanSeptember 09, 2024

Aaron Turpen: How To Avoid Some Common Auto Repair Scams, And Some That Aren’t

Automotive writer Aaron Turpen writes, "There are a lot of scams, many of which are legal, in the car selling and repair business. Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot of knowledge to avoid most of them."

Aaron TurpenSeptember 07, 2024

Customers use the drive-thru drop-off boxes at the U.S. Post Office annex at 4800 Converse Ave. in Cheyenne.

Wyomingites Have Lots Of Questions About USPS Rural Mail Plan, Get Few Answers

The U.S. Postal Service’s public forum on Thursday was long on questions and short on answers. Wyomingites showed up in force to complain about a proposal that likely means longer delivery times across much, if not all, of the state.

Renée JeanSeptember 05, 2024

Lines were long at the U.S. Postal Service office at Capitol Avenue in Cheyenne in this file photo.

USPS Shuts Out Wyomingites Who Want To Comment On Rural Delivery Plan

Wyoming residents trying to register for a Thursday virtual public forum to comment on the latest USPS plan to increase rural delivery times are out of luck. Registration to speak closed at noon Tuesday, but almost nobody knew about that.

Renée JeanSeptember 04, 2024

Anthrax Outbreak In Carbon County Kills At Least 50 Cattle, Also Found In Moose

An outbreak of anthrax in Carbon County has killed at least 50 cattle, the Wyoming state vet reported Wednesday. It’s the first such outbreak since the 1970s. A moose also has been confirmed with anthrax, the first wildlife case since 1956.

Andrew RossiSeptember 04, 2024

The Papa's Creek Ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming, has reportedly been bought by "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan for $4.95 million.

“Yellowstone” Creator Taylor Sheridan Buys Wyoming Ranch For $4.95 Million

Taylor Sheridan, creator of the hugely popular “Yellowstone” television franchise, has snapped up a Star Valley, Wyoming, ranch for $4.95 million. That has people wondering if it’ll be featured in one of his upcoming shows.

Renée JeanSeptember 03, 2024

The Fort Washakie home and studio of the late artist Richard Greeves is for sale, listing for $615,000. It's packed with the sculptor's art, but that's not included.

Wyoming Real Estate: Fort Washakie Artist Richard Greeves' House Lists For $615,000

In his Fort Washakie home and studio, the late sculptor Richard V. Greeves focused on transformational portraits of the West with a special emphasis on Native Americans and the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.

Renée JeanSeptember 02, 2024

Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site nature trail leads through the park and is an opportunity for wildlife viewing.

Ancient Rock Art, Artifact Digs Make Medicine Lodge A Premiere Wyoming Destination

Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site boasts 2,000-year-old rock art and important artifact digs. It’s a premiere Wyoming destination for history buffs and recreation.

Jackie DorothySeptember 02, 2024

Freedom's Edge Brewery, 1509 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne.

Wyoming Craft Brewers Say Their Industry Is Nearing A Tipping Point

Wyoming’s craft beers have helped boost tourism in Wyoming, but some brewers say the field is getting crowded amid a challenging environment. They’re worried their industry is at a tipping point and could crash.

Renée JeanSeptember 02, 2024

Sheridan’s Mount View home was designed in the Prairie style and built in 1911-12.

Wyoming Real Estate: Sheridan’s Historic 112-Year-Old Mount View House

The owner of one of Sheridan’s most historic homes plans to put it on the market in the near future. The 112-year-old Mount View house is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts three floors framed in oak and Honduran mahogany.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 02, 2024

Double Dub's owner Trent Weitzel, left, and franchisee Dallas Lopez show off the hardware Weitzels Wings won at the 2024 National Buffalo Wing Festival, including Festival Favorite.

Wyoming’s Double Dub’s Wins 3rd Straight Festival Favorite At Buffalo Wing Fest

For the third straight year, Wyoming-based Weitzels Wings, aka Double Dub’s, has won Festival Favorite at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. It’s the first time in the history of the contest anyone has three-peated.

Greg JohnsonSeptember 02, 2024

Brandon Erdmann pours glasses of wine for a tasting flight at Blue Stem Wine House. The glasses will go into the spiral holder, along with a notecard that labels each wine in order.

Drinking Wyoming: Cheyenne’s Newest Wine House Is Fun And Flirty

The Cheyenne couple were sharing their hobby wines with friends. To acclaim. Their friends loved their wines, and told the couple they ought to open a wine house. The Blue Stem Wine House was born.

Renée JeanSeptember 01, 2024

The Grant Hotel, built in 1915 in downtown Chugwater, Wyoming, is for sale.

Can Chugwater’s Historic 109-Year-Old Grant Hotel Be Saved?

The town of Chugwater is undergoing a revival and the owner of the 109-year-old Grant Hotel is hoping a buyer will revive this historic building. Built in same timeframe as the Occidental in Buffalo and the Virginian in Medicine Bow, "it's very stout," the owner says. "Simplistic but strong."