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Wyoming Whiskey Releases Special âIntegrityâ Bourbon Inspired By Sen. Al Simpson
Former Wyoming U.S. Sen. Al Simpson has inspired generations of Wyomingites, met heads of state around the globe and is a Medal Freedom recipient. Now his name is on a special batch of Wyoming Whiskey bourbon called âIntegrity.â
Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2023
Farmers Say Because There Are No Teats On Almonds, It Can't Be Called "Almond Milk"
Farmers are calling on the FDA once again to not allow almond and other nut âmilkâ products to be labeled "milk" because there are no teats on almonds, soybeans, and other plant-based beverages.
August 02, 2023
TV And Film Writers Strike Shuts Down Small Wyoming Productions
As the SAG-AFTRA writers strike continues without a resolution in sight, productions are shutting all over, including a company that had planned to film episodes of its Amazon Prime shows in Cody.
Andrew RossiAugust 02, 2023
Cheyenne Starbucks Is First Wyoming Store To Unionize
A Starbucks location in Cheyenne has become the first of the coffee giantâs locations in Wyoming to unionize in a vote Monday.
August 01, 2023
Optimists Bet Big On Kemmererâs Next-Generation Nuclear Plant
New housing and businesses are already revitalizing Kemmerer, even as questions remain about Bill Gatesâ plans to build a next-generation nuclear power plant here.
Renée JeanJuly 31, 2023
Cheyenne Frontier Days Ticket Sales Up Significantly Over 2022
The 127th version of the largest outdoor rodeo in the world finished up on Sunday and ticket sales for both the rodeo and the night shows were up significantly from last year.
July 31, 2023
Wyoming Sheep Rancher Hopes Agrotourism Can Keep A 200-Year Legacy Alive
Marie McClaren is a fifth-, maybe sixth-generation, sheep rancher near Kemmerer, Wyoming, who believes agrotourism may be the key to a future for a 200-year Wyoming ranching industry alive.
Renée JeanJuly 30, 2023
Western Ag Farm Report: Monday, July 31, 2023
Rounding Up Success: Wyoming Stockgrowers President Jack Berger highlights the top priorities addressed during last weekâs Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, CA.
July 30, 2023
With Another Permit In Hand, Gold Mine Near Cheyenne May Not Be All Hype
The CK Gold Mine west of Cheyenne secured its industrial siting permit. It still has more permitting to complete, but developers say itâs not another overhyped Wyoming mining project.
July 30, 2023
Eating Wyoming: Mile High Cajun Brings The Bayou To Tiny Alpine, Wyoming
Cajun cuisine in Wyoming? There's not a lot of options. But classically-trained French chef Preston Yoke has brought authentic Cajun food to the town of Alpine, Wyoming. Patrons say it's worth the trip.
July 30, 2023
Deer Haven Lodge Near Ten Sleep Isnât Being Torn Down, It Has New Owners
Contrary to rumors it's being torn down, one of Wyomingâs favorite getaways, the Deer Haven Lodge near Ten Sleep hasnât met its demise. It has new owners.
Mark HeinzJuly 30, 2023
Eating Wyoming: Atlantic City Mercantile Serves Top-Notch Steaks Well Off The Beaten Path
The Atlantic City Mercantile is a high-end steakhouse thatâs managed to thrive, despite being well off the beaten path. Itâs in one of three mining towns that sprang up around South Pass in 1868 after gold was discovered in the surrounding hills.
Renée JeanJuly 29, 2023
Laramie Wings Food Truck Attempts World Record This Weekend
Laramieâs Weitzels Wings is on a quest to set two world records for selling buffalo wings. It got off to a quick start Friday afternoon.
Leo WolfsonJuly 28, 2023
City Tells Rocks Springs Bar It Canât Host Male Strippers On Ladies Night
The City of Rock Springs told the 'Porky's' Bar that it can't host a male strip show next month not because they're strippers but because it violates an ordinance on where sexually oriented businesses can operate.
July 28, 2023
Pinedaleâs New $73.8 Million Hospital Will Bridge Western Wyoming Health Care Gap
Sublette is the only Wyoming county without a hospital. Thatâs about to change as work continues to build a new $73.8 million hospital in Pinedale.
July 27, 2023
Wyomingâs Historic Lost Creek Ranch On Market For $39.5 Million
Lost Creek Ranch is one of Teton Countyâs most iconic and exclusive guest ranches. And itâs for sale for the first time in 50 years, listing at $39.5 million.
Renée JeanJuly 27, 2023
Former Wyoming Railroad Yardmaster Says UP Cuts Vital Safety Positions At Rail Yards
A former Wyoming Union Pacific rail yardmaster said the company is trying to operate with smaller crews, which includes cutting vital trained people who control rail traffic.
July 26, 2023
Sublette County Real Estate Market â AKA âLittle Jackson Holeâ â Cools Some, But Still Pricey
Having earned the nickname âLittle Jackson Holeâ for becoming a less expensive alternative to Wyomingâs swanky Jackson Hole area, Sublette Countyâs real estate market has cooled some.
July 26, 2023
Why Should Rural Wyoming Care About The Farm Bill?
While food and nutrition programs make up most of the $500 billion Farm Bill, thereâs plenty in there vital to Wyomingâs small rural farmers.
July 25, 2023
Union Pacific May Test 1-Person Train Crews Between Cheyenne And Denver
A Union Pacific representative says that a pilot program between Cheyenne and Denver would have conductors following trains running with a crew of just a single engineer.
July 24, 2023
Meet Wade Wohl, The Wyoming Rancher Who Helps Run Jeffree Starâs Yak Ranch
Yaks are a little bit different than cattle, Wade Wohl will tell you. He would know. Heâs the rancher helping Jeffree Star with day-to-day operations at his Star Yak Ranch.
Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023
Cowboy State Places: Historic Atlantic City, Wyoming Strikes Gold Again With Tourism
The Continental Divide Trail and the Backcountry Discovery Route are bringing crowds of tourists through what is almost a ghost town, keeping two historic restaurants and a bed and breakfast alive.
Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023
Eating Wyoming: The Bull Pub In Cowley, A Cowboy Joint With Michelin-Caliber Food
An English chef who once trained alongside Gordon Ramsay took a vacation 30 years ago at a guest ranch in the Pryor Mountains, and it changed the trajectory of her life. Now sheâs the chef at the Bull Pub Restaurant in tiny Cowley, Wyoming.
Renée JeanJuly 23, 2023
JCPenneyâs âMother Storeâ In Kemmerer, Wyoming, Is Still A Small-Town Boutique
The JCPenney chain was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, as the Golden Rule Store in 1902. James Cash Penney lived in an attic above the store at the time with his first wife, Berta. Today tourists stop by to see where it all began.
Renée JeanJuly 22, 2023