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Chugwater, Wyoming, Puts On A Giant Chili Cookoff That Attracts World Champs
For one day a year, Chugwater, Wyoming, and its 175 residents explodes with 3,000 chili lovers for the town’s annual chili cookoff, which attracts serious, world-champion chili cooks.
Renée JeanJune 20, 2023
Chugwater Chili Cookoff’s Seven-Time Fan Favorite Salsa Only Available One Day A Year
Jeremy Hugus' salsa won Chugwater Chili Cookoff for the seventh time Saturday. But it’s not for sale anywhere else in the world. It’s only available one day a year.
Renée JeanJune 19, 2023
Created By Cheyenne Plumber, Jackalope Juice Hot Sauces Heat Up Chugwater Chili Cookoff
Peter Inells is a Cheyenne plumber by trade, but his true passion is hot sauce. He’s created his own Wyoming line of Jackalope Juice hot sauces, which he featured in Saturday’s Chugwater Chili Cookoff.
Renée JeanJune 19, 2023
Despite Being A Natural Paradise, Yellowstone Can’t Find Enough Workers
Yellowstone National Park is one of the wonders of the American West, but even this natural paradise is having trouble finding enough people to work there.
Wendy CorrJune 19, 2023
Wyoming Tourism Finally Winning In Digital Search Battleground Against Much-Better Funded States
Wyoming Tourism Director Diane Shober says Wyoming is finally winning the battle for travelers’ attention in a space that -- for a long time -- had Wyoming at the bottom compared to Montana, Utah, Colorado and Nevada.
Renée JeanJune 18, 2023
Worland Farmer Plants Wyoming's First Commercial Hops Crop
Bill Pennington is growing hops on his farm northeast of Worland. It's the first commercial hops operation in the state. If he can pull it off, he plans to expand to produce enough hops to supply Wyoming beer brewers.
June 18, 2023
Jackson Geothermal Home Hits The Market With $13 Million Price Tag
One of Wyoming's few homes with a geothermal heating system has hit the real estate market. It also boasts stunning 360-degree views of the Tetons. And moose are frequent visitors.
Renée JeanJune 18, 2023
New York’s Famous Moondance Diner Now Sits Empty In Tiny LaBarge, Wyoming
The famed diner featured in movies and TV shows like 'Spiderman' and 'Sex In The City' moved to LaBarge, Wyoming 15 years ago where it was an operating restaurant for a few years before going under. Now a businessman from Utah is trying to give it another shot at life.
Renée JeanJune 17, 2023
Wyoming Office Of Tourism Has Facebook Page 'Hacked,' Warns People Not To Click On Links
Wyoming Office of Tourism sent out an email announcing that its Facebook page was 'hacked' Thursday, advising people not to interact with or share any links on the page.
Renée JeanJune 16, 2023
Chugwater Roundup Will Now Be Held In Permanent Location With Arena Being Constructed
The annual Chugwater Roundup, which will be held this Saturday in conjunction with the town's famous Chili Cookoff, now has a permanent location. Joshua Hopkins has bought a lot and is turning it into an arena where the roundup will be held each year.
Renée JeanJune 15, 2023
Caitlin Long, CEO Of Wyoming-Based Custodia Bank, Named Top American Banking Innovator
Wyoming-based Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long has been recognized by American Banker as one of the nation’s top three banking innovators.
Renée JeanJune 14, 2023
David vs Goliath: Custodia Bank Survives Federal Reserve's Third Motion To Dismiss
The little Wyoming bank that could has survived the third attempt to knock the lights out of its lawsuit, in what promises to be a landmark decision for Wyoming’s digital asset banks
Renée JeanJune 13, 2023
Wyoming People: Laramie’s Steve Grabowski Is One Of The World’s Last Old-Fashioned Opticians
Steve Grabowski is one of the last old-fashioned opticians in the country. He does house calls, he's had customers for decades, and he's got a list of customers and visitors from 43 countries. And going to his shop in Laramie is like entering a museum.
Renée JeanJune 11, 2023
He Grew Up In Wyoming Eating Taco John’s, Now CEO Jim Creel Is Retiring
Jim Creel grew up in Casper eating Taco John’s every single day. So when he had a chance to help run the Wyoming-based restaurant chain, he jumped and later became CEO. After 23 years, he's retiring.
Renée JeanJune 11, 2023
Rock Springs to Host Thousands At International Airstream Rally Later This Month
Close to 3,000 enthusiasts of the iconic, aerodynamic silver bullets of the American highway will roll into Rock Springs later this month for the annual Airstream International Rally.
June 09, 2023
With Wyoming Stable Token Under Fire, Gordon Says US Losing Digital Currency Race With China
The banking industry told Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon it feels the state’s efforts to create its own stable token is muscling in on its territory as Gordon says U.S. is losing a digital currency arms race with China.
Renée JeanJune 07, 2023
Wyoming Man Who Wore Original Taco John’s Mascot Suit Says It Was A Horrible Job
It's been 40 years, but Dave Herrington will never forget his experience as one of the original mascots for Cheyenne-based Taco John's. The heavy costumes were not well-ventilated which was an issue in the summer heat.
Renée JeanApril 22, 2023
The Haunted Stanley Hotel: Where Guests Can Check Out, But Ghosts Never Will
Not far from Wyoming, a paranormal adventure awaits at Colorado’s Stanley Hotel, made famous by Stephen King's “The Shining.” Cowboy State Daily reporter Renée Jean stayed in the hotel’s infamous Room 217 to see if it’s truly haunted.
Renée JeanApril 15, 2023
Albertsons - Kroger: Flurry Of Filings Seek To Dismiss Lawsuit That Aims To Stop $25 Billion Mega Merger
A trio of filings seeks to dismiss a consumer lawsuit filed against the proposed $25 billion merger of grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger.
Renée JeanJune 06, 2023
Casper-Based Eggington’s Is Expanding Throughout Wyoming And Arizona
Owner Pete Fazio and partners have bought the Eggington’s restaurant in Arizona, complete with trademark, as they look to build eight to 10 Eggington’s in Wyoming and Arizona.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2023
Casper’s Grant Street Grocery: How A 105-Year-Old Wyoming Neighborhood Grocery Store Was Saved
A group of Casper friends came together to save the historic Grant Street Grocery from falling into history in 2016, two years shy of its 100th anniversary. Their goal is to give it another 100 years.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2023
Old Cheyenne Airport Gets Federal Grant To Help Keep It Alive
Cheyenne was once known as the Rocky Mountain capital of the aviation world but the old Cheyenne airport, which was modeled after the TWA terminal in New York, has sat vacant for years. Now a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts could help with efforts to save the structure.
Renée JeanJune 04, 2023
Eating Wyoming: Bosco’s Italian Restaurante In Casper Has Had The Same Chef For 61 Years!
Suzi Bosco has been cooking in Bosco's Italian Restaurante for 61 years now. While her family members help, Suzi is a one-woman show in the kitchen. It's a juggling act, she says, but a labor of love.
Renée JeanJune 03, 2023
Wyoming Truckers Say Over-Regulation, Declining Standards Have Destroyed Trucking Industry
Wyoming truckers tell Cowboy State Daily that federal regulations and declining standards allowed because of a critical shortage of drivers have “just destroyed” their industry.
Leo WolfsonJune 03, 2023