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Wyomingâs Aviat Aircraft Is Nationâs Longest Continuously Operating Airplane Builder
Aviat Aircraft in Afton is the longest continuously operating aircraft builder in the United States. Aviat airplanes are built by hand by skilled craftspeople and the 50 employees turn out an average of one single-engine aircraft every nine working days.
May 14, 2023
Wyomingâs First Digital Land Buy Wasnât Storyâs Historic Wagon Box Inn, It Was CityDAO Near Yellowstone
CityDAO bought 40 acres near Yellowstone National Park in 2021, but records from the digital city donât yet explain any particular use for the property. It was the first digital land buy in Wyoming, now another is happening with property that includes the historic Wagon Box Inn in Story.
Renée JeanMay 14, 2023
Cowboy State Spotlight: If You Drink Craft Beer, Chances Are It Was Made With Wyoming Barley
When you crack open a cold one this summer, that beer may have had its beginning right here in Wyoming. Kim Brown raises barley on his farm near Farson, one of hundreds of regional growers who supply the beer brewing industry, particularly U.S. craft brewers.
May 14, 2023
The Pink Beer At Laramieâs Bondâs Brewing Co. Isnât Just A Favorite With Women, Guys Are Drinking It Too
Real Wyoming men may not eat quiche, but apparently they do drink pink beer at Bondâs Brewing Co. in Laramie, where owners Jay and Mallory say itâs one of their most popular.
Renée JeanMay 13, 2023
Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge: An Off-The-Beaten-Path Oasis In The Wyoming Desert
Saturday Travel: Although the Pony Express and Oregon, Mormon and California trails went through Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Wyoming, it remains well off the beaten path.
May 13, 2023
Story, Wyoming, Residents Shaken By Community Of Digital Outsiders Taking Over Historic Wagon Box Inn
Residents of the tiny unincorporated town of Story, Wyoming, are worried an outside group of up to 300 people who will digitally purchase the historic Wagon Box Inn could forever change the community.
Renée JeanMay 11, 2023
FDA Approval Of Gene-Edited Pigs Could Lead To Healthier And Tastier Livestock, Scientists Claim
A meat scientist at the University of Wyoming said there is a widespread misperception that gene-edited foods cause diseases and the modification of their genes can be passed on like a pathogen. To the contrary, he said the animals will be healthier and taste better.
May 10, 2023
Wyomingâs Caitlin Long Named One of Nationâs 20 Most Innovative Leaders In Banking
Caitlin Longâs fight with the Federal Reserve for her Wyoming digital bank is getting national spotlight from well-recognized trade publication American Banker, which named her one of the industryâs 20 Most Innovative Leaders.
Renée JeanMay 09, 2023
Wyoming Stable Token A Multibillion-Dollar Opportunity As Officials Wrestle With How To Make It Happen
Gov. Mark Gordon said heâs committed to finding a way for Wyoming to become the first state with its own stable token, even if federal agencies arenât keen on the idea. Trillions of dollars in retail commerce â which could mean billions for Wyoming â are at stake.
Renée JeanMay 09, 2023
Cowboy From Douglas Who Retired From Pentagon Wants To Boost Wyomingâs Federal Contracts To $12 Billion
A fifth-generation Wyoming cowboy from Douglas, J.R. Twiford has relocated his Washington, D.C., business to Laramie. He plans to measure its success in part by how many jobs he can lasso for the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
Military Is Always On The Menu For Former Marine And Stanley Hotel Chocolatier
A U.S. Marine reservist is behind the gourmet chocolates that can be found at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. And, while itâs not something he advertises, the military insignias and American flags he makes are among his favorites
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
To Make 10 Tons Of Honey Every Year, Sweetwater County Beekeeper Has 2.4 Million Bees
It takes 2.4 million bees to produce 10 tons a year of Eden Valley Honey, an art that northern Sweetwater County beekeeper Jim Hodder has been perfecting for 50 years.
May 07, 2023
Military Drone Maker In Powell Developing Drones To Eradicate Invasive Agriculture-Killing Weeds
Companies are looking at how to use drones in agriculture, including GT Aeronautics in Powell, which is developing drones for seek-and-destroy missions against toxic weeds which have 20-foot roots and can explode.
May 07, 2023
Slow Isnât Just For Food Any More â Slow Flower Movement Is Blooming In Wyoming
Kat Vonz of Cheyenne is part of the slow flower movement, which, like the âslowâ or local food movement, encourages consumers to buy local products that support the domestic economy. She grows 10,000 flowers annually in less than 3,000 square feet on an urban lot in Cheyenne.
Renée JeanMay 07, 2023
A Mountain West Legend, The Story Of Isabella Bird And Mountain Man Jim, Is 150 Years Old
Wyoming and Colorado were not yet states when Isabella Bird passed through on her way to fame and fortune â and an unlikely romance between the Victorian woman and a one-eyed desperado named Rocky Mountain Jim.
Renée JeanMay 06, 2023
The Skyâs Literally The Limit For Wyoming Small Businesses Developing Space Tech Industry
Heavy-hitters like NASA, the newly created U.S. Space Force and the planned multibillion-dollar modernization of the Minutemen III missiles in Cheyenne offer huge financial opportunities for Cowboy State small businesses.
Renée JeanMay 05, 2023
Wyoming Cybersecurity Expert Says Apple Users Shouldnât Feel Secure â Hackers Are Catching Up To Macs
People who use Apple computers and devices have long enjoyed being more secure with most viruses targeting Windows, but a Wyoming cybersecurity expert says thatâs not true anymore as hackers and malware are catching up to Macs.
Renée JeanMay 04, 2023
In Nationâs Wealthiest County, Average Jackson Home Price Holds At Record $5 Million, Doubles In Four Years
The average price of a home in the nationâs wealthiest county is holding at a high of $5 million. In 2019, the average was $2.6 million.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Farmers Have Few Options For Fixing Their Own Tractors As Colorado Passes âRight To Repairâ
Colorado recently became the first state to pass a âright to repairâ bill allowing farmers more leeway to fix their own tractors. Wyoming industry insiders say a similar measure is unlikely here anytime soon.
Mark HeinzMay 03, 2023
Wyoming Tourism Spending Up $166 Million To $4.5 Billion For 2022, And Early 2023 Looks Even Better
Wyoming tourism has more than recovered economically from the COVID-19 pandemic with $4.5 billion in tourism spending in 2022. And 2023 is off to an even better start.
Renée JeanMay 03, 2023
With Antique Guns Going For $30K Or More, Premier Firearms Show Finds Home In Wyoming
There were several model 1876 Winchesters for sale Saturday at the New Frontier Gun Show and Western Collectibles Show in Cheyenne, ranging in price from about $3,000 for those in more heavily used condition to at least $30,000 for one in near-mint condition.
Mark HeinzMay 01, 2023
Near Wyoming: Mountain West Legend Is Inspiration For True Western Restaurant Experience â And Itâs Amazing
The Bird and Jim restaurant sources 70% of its ingredients from the Mountain West and prepares them in an elevated way. That, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, make this Estes Park, Colorado, gem a must for a true Western experience.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Outdoor Recreation Has Turned Into An $860 Billion Dollar A Year Industry, How Can Wyoming Take Advantage Of It?
More than 200 stakeholders in the Wyoming tourism industry came together in Laramie last week to figure out how to best take advantage of the booming outdoor recreation business.
Renée JeanApril 30, 2023
Farson Mercantileâs Humongous Half-Gallon Ice Cream Cone A Big Draw For Tiny Wyoming Town
Itâs been a gambling hall, motel and boarding house, but for nearly five decades the Farson Mercantileâs been famous for its ice cream. Itâs the âHome of the Big Cone,â a $10, near half-gallon mountain sweet treat.
April 29, 2023