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Contentious As US Politics, Climate Change Doomsday Debate Divides Science Community
Tony Heller, a geologist who lives in Cheyenne, is among a growing number of scientists who say that the idea climate change will bring about the apocalypse is not only unsupported by science, its harmful to the debate.
December 06, 2022
Remote Workers Coming To Wyoming For The Outdoors, Quality Of Life
Wyoming officials see attracting remote workers to the Cowboy State as a way to diversify its labor pool, while remote workers already here say the outdoors and quality of life are why they moved here.
Renée JeanDecember 06, 2022
At 143 Inches, Jackson Hole Reports Best Powder In A Decade
The snow at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been so good this year, skiers tell Cowboy State Daily it feels like midseason even though the mountain resort only opened right after Thanksgiving.
Renée JeanDecember 03, 2022
After 10 Years, Wyoming Whiskey Is Expanding To International Markets
Like most cattle ranchers today, the Meads really needed to diversify their operation to remain profitable. They chose whiskey. Ten years later, Wyoming Whiskey is attracting international attention.
Renée JeanDecember 02, 2022
Feds Want To Put Tracking Devices On Big Rigs; Govât Could Access Data Whenever They Want
The Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would require all commercial trucks to have tracking devices installed and the data would be accessible to law enforcement whenever they want it.
December 02, 2022
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs Grilled On Capitol Hill About Mega-Merger
Pointed questions were just what Wyoming union president Kim Cordova was hoping to hear during a congressional hearing into the merger deal between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, and she wasnt disappointed.
Renée JeanNovember 30, 2022
US State Treasurers Campaign Against Woke Capitalism; Elon Musk Says âESG Is A Scamâ
As Wyoming's treasurer Mark Gordon was an early critic of 'woke capitalism.' As governor, he says he's committed to keeping state financial decisions free from politics. Current state treasurer Curt Meier would not comment.
November 29, 2022
No âSmash And Grabsâ But Shoplifting In Wyoming Is Increasing And Driving Prices Up
Although Wyoming hasn't been hit by roving gangs of criminals like other states, coordinated shoplifting efforts have increased which is driving the cost of goods up across the state.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2022
Inflation Prompts Wyoming Shoppers To Go Smaller This Gift-Giving Season
Although some Wyoming communities reported record sales, crowds by and large felt thin at many stores in Wyoming for Black Friday, and even some Small Business Saturday shopping seemed to take a hit in some areas.
Renée JeanNovember 29, 2022
Wyoming Stores Overstocked Because Of Supply Chain Concerns; Could Be Bargains Out There
Anticipating supply chain issues, many Wyoming stores are sitting on large inventories for the holiday season, which could mean some good bargains for shoppers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Momentum Gathers On Capitol Hill To Scrutinize Albertsons-Kroger Mega Merger
A congressional subcommittee plans to hold hearings next week to investigate the super-sized merger of two grocery store chains that also has been criticized by Wyoming grocery workers.
Renée JeanNovember 25, 2022
Legislation Could Give Wyoming Voters Final Say On Capping Property Tax Rates
Wyoming property valuations were up $7 billion this year. To deal with skyrocketing property taxes, the Revenue Committee approved an act that -- if passed by the Legislature -- would allow citizens to vote on capping property taxes.
Leo WolfsonNovember 24, 2022
Food Freedom Victory: Fremont County Farmers Market Store Can Sell Raw Milk
In a welcome about-face for Fremont County dairy farmers, state Department of Ag officials approved the sale of raw milk at a local farmers market.
Clair McFarlandNovember 24, 2022
Inflation Has Wyoming Families Watching â Or Breaking â Their Thanksgiving Budgets
Many Thanksgiving dinner shoppers in Wyoming this week have shrugged off inflated prices as they gather their favorite items for family celebrations, putting the higher-priced-than-expected items into carts anyway when they were available.
Renée JeanNovember 23, 2022
Another Wyoming Crypto Company Hits Brick Wall With SEC
Wyoming-based American CryptoFed has an ambitious plan to set up a frictionless payment system that will eliminate costly transaction fee. But its run aground against a federal SEC process.
Renée JeanNovember 22, 2022
Will Wyoming Face âInstant Armageddonâ If World Warms Over 1.5 Degrees Celsius?
With global emissions on the rise, few doubt warming will surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius in the next few years. Is the result Wyoming becoming a wasteland?Â
November 22, 2022
Wyoming Car Repossessions Up 20% â 30%, Repo Man Blames âFreeâ Covid Money
One repo man told Cowboy State Daily that he believes the 30% increase in car repossession is due to stimulus checks the federal government distributed. He said people just went out and "bought stuff" they couldn't afford with the money.
Renée JeanNovember 22, 2022
Wyoming Will Try Again To Be First State With Own âHoly Grailâ Stable Token
Wyoming legislators will try again to become the first state in the nation with its own stable token, along with a chance at billions in revenue if the Cowboy State can market itself successfully as a highly trusted first-mover.Â
Renée JeanNovember 21, 2022
After Getting Denied $7 Million Grant, Rawlins Still Facing $20 Million Water Infrastructure Repair Bill
Since a catastrophic failure of its municipal water system in March, the city of Rawlins has faced boil orders, extreme restrictions and has raised water rates by 50%. A recent denial of $7 million in ARPA money another blow as the city struggles with $21 million price tag to fix it.
Leo WolfsonNovember 20, 2022
Wyo Ag Dept Could Stop Gray-Market Milk Sales In Riverton, Farmers Protest
A brick-and-mortar farmer's market in Riverton is under Wyoming Department of Agriculture scrutiny for selling raw milk without the milk's producer present. Local-foods proponents see the pressure as a reason to make local foods laws more permissive.
Clair McFarlandNovember 19, 2022
Wyoming Was Early Critic Of âWoke Capitalismâ When Gordon Told Bank Of The West To Shove It
When Wyoming called out Bank of the West for announcing it would divest from fossil fuel investments, the state didnt have a lot of company. Thats changed, and the recent FTX scandal has highlighted the problem of businesses embracing woke culture.
November 19, 2022
FDA Approves Lab-Grown Meat For First Time; Wyoming Ag Producers Not Worried
The president of the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association said he isn't that worried about the FDA's decision to allow lab-grown meat on the market mentioning that it's going to be "a rather expensive product." The first lab-grown hamburger patty cost $330,000 to produce.
November 18, 2022
Lack Of Affordable Housing In Wyoming Is Killing Employersâ Ability To Hire
According to a 2022 housing study, Cheyenne needs 5,000 more single-family housing units and an additional 8,401 rental units. The lack of housing is a problem all over the state.
Renée JeanNovember 18, 2022
Wyoming Number One For Business Start-Ups But Labor Shortages Are Severe
The hairy, 400-pound gorillas in the room Wednesday at the Governors Business Forum in Laramie were inflation and a 3-to-1 ratio of available jobs to workers in Wyoming.
Renée JeanNovember 17, 2022