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Snow Dumping On Jackson Hole Ski Resorts, Three Feet In Some Locations
With three feet of snow already reported in some locations, some ski runs in Jackson Hole will open up this weekend.
Wendy CorrNovember 17, 2022
With Lodging Tax Revenues Up 47%, Wyoming To Double Down On Tourism Marketing
With state lodging tax money up 47%, the Wyoming Office of Tourism is going to double down on tourism advertising in many parts of the U.S.
Renée JeanNovember 15, 2022
Fed Plan: Wyoming To Receive 17 EV Charging Stations For $19 Million; None Likely Profitable
If the Wyoming Department of Transportation were to follow all the federal guidelines for a program to build and operate EV charging stations along the nations roadways, Wyoming would need 17 charging stations at a cost of about $19 million.
November 14, 2022
Judge Extends Injunction Blocking Albertsons’ $4 Billion Payout Ahead Of Proposed Kroger Merger
About 750 Wyoming Kroger and Albertsons workers keeping tabs on monster merger that could impact their jobs and the food availability landscape across much of the U.S. West.
Renée JeanNovember 11, 2022
Wyoming Turkey Prices More Than Double Due To Inflation, Bird Flu; Shortages To Impact Thanksgiving
Wyoming consumers will receive a price shock when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Retail prices for fresh boneless, skinless turkey breast hit a new record at $6.70 per pound 112% higher than the same time last year.
Renée JeanNovember 09, 2022
113-Year-Old LaPrele Dam Needs Repair Or Replacing Soon, Officials Say
If the 113-year-old LaPrele dam in Converse County - which was only scheduled to last for 50 years - were to suddenly give way, the resulting deluge could threaten downstream homes, rip through a key bridge along Interstate 25 and destroy the Ayers Natural Bridge Park.Â
Mark HeinzNovember 09, 2022
Wyoming’s Kroger-Albertsons Stores Among Nearly 5,000 Impacted By $24.6 Billion Merger
A Wyoming union representative is cheering a court decision in Washington state to block a $4 billion Albertsons dividend payment to shareholders, which some say was a move to devalue the company and force the FTC to approve an announced merger with Kroger.
Renée JeanNovember 04, 2022
Wyoming Has Highest Rate of $1,000-Per-Month Car Payments
Wyoming's love for big trucks helped propel the Cowboy State to the top of the list for the number of people with auto payments of $1,000 or more, according to a new Edmunds report.
November 04, 2022
Teton County Commissioner Says No More Free Market Housing, Opponent Disagrees
While Teton County Commission Vice-Chair Luther Propst said he opposes free-market housing, his opponent says the problem is Propst's continued votes against housing projects which has limited housing supply.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2022
Barrasso, Lummis Fear $80 Billion In Funding Could Mean Super-Charged IRS
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis believe an army of 87,000 new IRS agents funded by President Biden's $80 billion increase to the agency could wreak havoc on the American taxpayer. They have sponsored legislation which would limit the IRS' reach.
Coy KnobelNovember 04, 2022
Wyoming Tax Revenues Top $1 Billion For Fiscal Year 2022; Increase Of 10.1% Year-Over-Year
Wyomings 4% sales and use tax collections were a little more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2022, an increase of 10.1% year over year. That is near the record levels of fiscal year 2015.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
Four State Attorneys General Are Suing Over Albertsons – Kroger Merger
Four states have filed lawsuits in response to the mega grocery merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
Renée JeanNovember 03, 2022
Bill Sniffin: Goodbye Clarene Law and Nancy Shelton – Leaders In Wyoming Tourism And Journalism
Bill Sniffin writes: What a pair of great Wyoming gals. Two of my favorite people in my two chosen careers left us recently."
Bill SniffinNovember 02, 2022
With 28,000 Job Openings And 9,000 Job Seekers, Help Wanted All Over Wyoming
Tim Giersch with Papa Johns in Cheyenne would hire 20 full- and part-time people today if he could. But like many other Wyoming businesses, a lack of available workforce has forced the stores to cut hours and close earlier.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022
Inflation In Wyoming Sees Largest Jump In 41 Years
Inflation in Wyoming continues to post double-digit increases for transportation and food, based on Wyomings latest cost-of-living report. The inflation rate of 10.1% is the highest increase since 1981.
Renée JeanNovember 02, 2022
Forced to Diversify, Wyoming Ranchers Launch USDA-Certified Meat Processing Plant
Last year, with the help of investors, the Kerns, sixth generation ranchers in Sheridan County, launched Western Heritage Meats -- the third USDA-certified meat processing plant in the state of Wyoming.
Wendy CorrNovember 01, 2022
Halloween Good For Wyoming Candymakers, But Not As Sweet As Christmas
While Halloween is the biggest day for candy sales nationwide, thats not the case for Wyomings own candymakers. Cowtown Candy in Cody say Christmas and Thanksgiving are bigger.
Renée JeanNovember 01, 2022
Wyoming Faces Potential ‘Disaster’ As Diesel Supplies Evaporate
U.S. stockpiles of diesel are at the lowest level since 2008. Refinery capacity in Wyoming, as well as the rest of the United States, is so strained that rolling blackouts of fuel are possible in the coming months.
October 28, 2022
Report: Wyoming Most Tax-Friendly For Business
According to the Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy non-profit, Wyoming is going into 2023 as having the best tax climate in the nation for doing business.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2022
CREG Report: Wyoming’s Coal, Oil and Gas Revenues Come In Much More Than Expected
Wyomings Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report for October shows state revenues exceeded Januarys predictions by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Leo WolfsonOctober 27, 2022
No Telltale Signs Yet Of Recession In Wyoming
Inflation has helped boost sales tax revenues and there are more people working, but Wyoming also reported a 4.8% drop in its GDP for the last quarter, the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Renée JeanOctober 27, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Trying Yet Again To Provide Incentives For Film Industry
Wyoming legislators are trying again to provide incentives up to $10 million for film companies to make Wyoming-centric movies and TV shows in the Cowboy State.
Renée JeanOctober 26, 2022
Lawmakers Approve Draft Legislation To Tighten Regs On Wyoming Gaming Industry
The Wyoming Legislatures Appropriations Committee passed draft legislation Wednesday that tightens licensure requirements for gaming companies in the Cowboy State as the industry continues to grow.
Leo WolfsonOctober 26, 2022
Wyoming Joins States Clapping Back Against ‘Woke’ Companies
State Treasurer Curt Meier said the companies the state invests in shouldnt be involved in woke investing and social credit scores. Companies should act politically neutral, he said.
October 25, 2022