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Mary Grace and her dog, Marley, walk around the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina. According to reports, more than 60 people have been killed across the South due to the storm, and millions have been left without power. North Carolina has been approved for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration.

In Brief: Rocky Mountain Power Sending Wyoming Workers To Help With Hurricane Relief

Rocky Mountain Power will send 23 employees from Wyoming, Idaho and Utah to help reconnect the power grid after Hurricane Helene.

Renée JeanOctober 04, 2024

Lodging Taxes Generate Nearly $80 Million For Wyoming Over 3 Years

Since it started in 2021, Wyoming’s statewide lodging tax has generated nearly $80 million to support the Wyoming Office of Tourism and local communities.

Leo WolfsonOctober 03, 2024

Folks at the Parkman Bar and Grill are busy making hundreds of breakfast burritos a day and other meals and treat bags for firefighters working the Elk Fire and their families.

Water, Gatorade And Breakfast Burritos — Locals Rally For Wyoming Firefighters

With their neighbors evacuated or watching for that call, dozens of others are busy donating water, Gatorade and making hundreds of breakfast burritos for crews fighting the Elk Fire. It’s burned 25,000 acres so far in northern Wyoming.

Renée JeanOctober 01, 2024

Unleashed Dog Bakery owner Chaynee Washut said when she walked into dog bakery in North Carolina, she knew what she wanted her retirement business to be.

Fine Dining For Fido: Prime Rib Ice Cream, Doggie Donuts At Casper Niche Store

Casper dog owners who want only the best for their pets are discovering Unleashed Dog Bakery. The niche store makes its own prepared meals for pets and unique treats, like prime rib ice cream and doggie donuts.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 29, 2024

Electronic Con Artists Learned The Hard Way Not To Mess Around With "The Goat Ladies"

Electronic scams are everywhere whether it be email, social media or text messages. Con artists don't just target big business they go after the little guys too, like the Goat Ladies of Rock River. But the Goat Ladies were too smart to get conned.

Renée JeanSeptember 29, 2024

The Sacajawea Well was accidently drilled in 1918 when the owner was searching for black oil. Although disappointed, he made the best of the situation and eventually sold his hot water well to Hot Springs County for a poor farm.

Once A Showstopper, Thermopolis Hot Springs RV Park Being Restored

The owner of the iconic Fountain of Youth RV hot springs park in Thermopolis, Wyoming, was just a girl when she visited during its heyday decades ago. It was a showstopper park for travelers, and now she and her family are restoring it.

Jackie DorothySeptember 28, 2024

The iconic white wedding dress Geena Davis wore in her role as Barbara Maitland in the 1988 cult movie classic "Beetlejuice" is on display this weekend at the Hyart Theatre in Lovell, Wyoming. It's showing the long-awaited premired of the sequel, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."

Lovell Theater Has Wedding Gown From Original “Beetlejuice” On Display

Geena Davis might not be in the sequel to “Beetlejuice,” but her spirit is there for moviegoers in Lovell. The historic Hyart Theatre is screening “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” this weekend, and is displaying the famous white gown Davis wore in the original campy-creepy movie.

Renée JeanSeptember 28, 2024

Kodiak, Don Dechert’s Malamute, inspects the “family suite” that can house three large dogs from the same family.

Riverton Kennel Has TVs For Dogs, And They Love “Little House On The Prairie”

Muddy Creek K9z in Riverton, Wyoming, isn’t a typical boarding house for dogs. It pampers pooches, including TVs in each of their kennels. And they love “Little House on the Prairie.”

Jackie DorothySeptember 28, 2024

PETA parked its Hell on Wheels truck wrapped in images of chickens kept in tiny cages to protest eating meat and promote veganism in front of a Rock Springs, Wyoming, McDonald's on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. It didn't seem to deter anyone from getting and eating their burgers and Chicken McNuggets.

People Keep Eating Burgers And Nuggets As PETA Protests Rock Springs McDonald’s

PETA staged a one-person protest outside a Rock Springs, Wyoming, McDonald’s on Thursday urging people to go vegan. They didn’t, as people kept going in for burgers and Chicken McNuggets.

Tracie SullivanSeptember 27, 2024

The JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colorado.

Union Says Huge Greeley JBS Meat Plant Trafficked 500 Immigrant Workers

Local UFCW 7 claims a huge JBS meat plant in Greeley, Colorado, trafficked 500 or more immigrant workers. The stunning allegations include packing them into rooms with putrid living conditions and charging extra “fees” for company services.

Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024

Sleeping giant Nic Oatridge via Flckr 9 24 24

Sleeping Giant Ski Resort Near Cody Won’t Open This Winter Either

The Sleeping Giant Ski Resort in the Shoshone National Forest near Yellowstone National Park won’t open for the winter ski season. It’s the second straight winter the resort has been closed.

Renée JeanSeptember 25, 2024

The Delta Airlines check-in area at the Casper/Natrona International Airport.

Delta To Pull Out Of Casper Airport, Last Flight Is Dec. 3

Delta Airlines is pulling its lone daily flight from Casper to Salt Lake City, with the last flight scheduled for Dec. 3. The move comes after Natrona County officials balked at paying into an air guarantee for the flight.

Dale KillingbeckSeptember 23, 2024

Shannon Mayes of Lovell, left, stands next to her "Halloween Wars" Delectable Demons teammates Eric Jones and Briea Nathan. Nathan is a previous champion on the show and Jones was a runner-up.

Scary-Good Wyoming Cake Decorator Is On Food Network’s “Halloween Wars”

Lovell cake designer Shannon Mayes is appearing on the Food Network's “Halloween Wars,” which premieres at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Superstar chef Guy Fieri was so impressed by a cake she made during a filming of “Guy’s All-American Road Trip,” she was invited to participate.

Amber SteinmetzSeptember 22, 2024

The Divide Restaurant & Lounge in Encampment, Wyoming.

Eating Wyoming: The Divide Brings Fine Dining To Rural Encampment

Fine dining in Encampment? Yes! A high-end steakhouse called The Divide Restaurant & Lounge features the former general manager of the world-renowned Brush Creek Ranch and an executive chef who previously worked with a celebrity chef off of “Hell’s Kitchen.”

Renée JeanSeptember 22, 2024

A vintage pay phone in Gary McKim’s shop in West Laramie actually works. He can make and receive calls on it.

Looking For A 1947 Snow-Thrower Truck? McKim’s In West Laramie Has It, And Many Other ‘Oddball’ Items

All manner of “oddball” things passes through Gary McKim’s sales shop in Laramie. Still, he can’t seem to sell a 1966 Ford Ranchero – which he said is a lesson in “don’t drink and bid” at auto auctions.

Mark HeinzSeptember 22, 2024

French tourists tour the Jim Gatchell Museum in Buffalo.

French Tourists Are Discovering Wyoming And The Wild West

They’ll be learning French this winter at the TA Ranch near Buffalo. It’s preparation for an expected onslaught of French tourists. There's been a 40-50% increase in the number of French tourists this year and next year, it's expected to be much larger.

Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024

The Lamp Lounge in Cheyenne, at 101 W. 6th St.

Drinking Wyoming: Lamp Lounge Cleans Up Its Act, But Still A Cheyenne Dive Bar

The Lamp Lounge on Cheyenne’s south side has new owners and is shedding its notorious and violent reputation. But new co-owner Michael Jordan says don't worry, it's still a dive bar.

Renée JeanSeptember 21, 2024

Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long, left, and Wyoming Banking Association President and CEO Scott Meier.

Legislators Upset Wyoming Bankers Are Against Custodia’s Fight With Fed

Wyoming legislators are upset with the Wyoming Banking Association for supporting the Federal Reserve in its fight with Wyoming-based Custodia Bank. “I mean, talk about failing to ride for the brand,” said state Sen. Chris Rothfuss.

Renée JeanSeptember 20, 2024

Wyoming Homebuyers Shocked, Pleased By Whopping Half-Percent Interest Rate Cut

Homebuyers and sellers in Wyoming were shocked and pleased with Wednesday’s whopping half-percent Federal Reserve interest rate cut. That means some great deals for prepared homebuyers, while many are still on the fence.

Renée JeanSeptember 18, 2024

The MineOne Chinese bitcoin operation ordered by President Joe Biden in early May to shut down and sell off is staging to clear out with large turcks and storage pods at the site, which is about a mile from F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Former Chinese Crypto Mine Near Cheyenne Air Force Base Has New American Owner

A Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining operation a mile from F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne was forced to sell. Now it has a new American owner, who told legislators Monday that the company has big plans for Wyoming.

Renée JeanSeptember 18, 2024

At Fishing Bridge General Store in Yellowstone National Park, a $2.49 box of Yellowstone Animal Cookies comes with a verbal disclaimer at checkout to not feed them to the wildlife.

Box Of Yellowstone Animal Cookies Comes With A Disclaimer, Threat Of $30K Fine

At a store in Yellowstone National Park, buying a box of animal cookies comes with a verbal disclaimer from a cashier. Not only are people told not to feed the cookies to wildlife, they’re threatened with a $30,000 fine.

Leo WolfsonSeptember 17, 2024

Yellowstone already is a viral tourism spot in Wyoming, and inspires many other viral moments through social media scrutiny of tourists' behavoir while at the national park.

Wyoming Ripe For the Dark Side Of Tourism Success — Suddenly Viral Over-Tourism

All it takes is one 'wow-factor' moment shared by an influencer with millions of followers to flood and overwhelm an area. It already happened in Ten Sleep and it could happen to many other places in Wyoming too.

Renée JeanSeptember 16, 2024

Declan Jacobson, 12, of Sheridan is the creator of Double Edge Golf, a golfware line that combines his love for the sport, the outdoors, and his friends and family.

Sheridan 12-Year-Old Launches Line Of Wyoming-Branded Golf Wear

Declan Jacobson, a Sheridan, Wyoming, 12-year-old, has launched his own line of golf wear. It’s uniquely branded for Wyoming and promotes the “awesomeness” of the sport and state.

Amber SteinmetzSeptember 16, 2024

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

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