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Feds Deny Most Exemptions to Wyomingâs Electric Vehicle Plan
While the Federal Highway Administration has OK'd Wyoming's EV plan, it denied most exemption requests to the 50-mile charge station rule.
September 29, 2022
Weed Management: Is Wyomingâs Hemp Industry Losing Its Buzz?
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture has issued fewer licenses to grow hemp each year since the program began, but advocates say the industry needs time to grow.
September 29, 2022
Wyoming Farmers Turning To Robots To Ease Labor ShortagesÂ
As labor shortages continue to hit industries across the United States, companies are developing robots to automate formerly labor-intensive agriculture jobs.
September 28, 2022
Extinct Volcano In Mississippi Could Cause Beer Shortage In Wyoming
An extinct volcano in Mississippi could cause beer shortages in Wyoming and all over the country. One Cheyenne bar owner recommends "stocking up."
Jimmy OrrSeptember 28, 2022
Bill Gates-Backed Fake Meat Products Having Horrible Year; 75% Stock Market Drop
Beyond Meats stock has dropped 75% since the start of the year, and the companys market value is down more than $12 billion over the last three years. Wyoming stockgrowers aren't surprised.
September 27, 2022
Meat Processing Plant Likely Wonât Come To Cheyenne Due To Lack Of Infrastructure
The $1.1 billion meat processing facility that was looking at moving to Cheyenne will not likely happen due to the city's lack of infrastructure.
September 26, 2022
Goldbacks: New Wyoming Currency Released Printed With Actual Gold
Nearly 40 Wyoming companies have said they will accept a new private currency called Goldbacks that has physical gold printed in its currency. The company says Goldbacks are more stable than U.S. currency.
September 26, 2022
Right To Repair: Why Wyoming Farmers Are Buying Old Tractors Instead of New Ones
Because manufacturers have a monopoly on newer tractor repair software, farmers are buying older tractors or turning to the Eastern European gray market to snag their own repair software.
Mark HeinzSeptember 23, 2022
Company Considering Locating $1.1 Billion Meat Processing Plant In Cheyenne
Mayor Patrick Collins says hes been approached about Cheyenne possibly being considered for a $1.1 billion meat processing plant that would employ more than 2,500 people.
September 22, 2022
Royale Treatment: Wyomingâs Most Prestigious Art Show This Weekend in Cody
The biggest names in western art will be represented at Wyoming's most prestigious art event, the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale this weekend in Cody. Last year, despite the pandemic, it raised more than $1 million and with 104 artists represented this year, organizers are excited about this year's event.
Wendy CorrSeptember 21, 2022
Wyoming Tourism In 2022 Plummets After Record 2021
After a record 2021 for tourism in Wyoming, the number of visitors to many areas of the state fell off a cliff with 35% fewer people visiting Yellowstone and lodging tax revenue in Teton County falling 35%.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 20, 2022
Summer of 2022 Challenging for Wyoming Dude RanchesÂ
Between staff challenges and flooding in Yellowstone, the summer of 2022 has been a struggle for some Wyoming dude and guest ranches.
September 19, 2022
âGhost Hiresâ A Problem For Wyoming Employers
Wyoming businesses struggle to find employees, but sometimes, even when a job candidate accepts a position, they ghost the employer and just don't show up. That trend has been rising for over two years.
September 14, 2022
Wyoming Farmers And Ranchers Have âTougher Than Everâ Year
Commodity prices are way up, which could have meant a boon for the states agriculture industry, were it not for increased costs slimming down margins.
September 13, 2022
Park County Courtroom Still Restricting Public Access Due To COVID
The Fifth Judicial District Court in Cody is still not permitting members of the public to enter the courtroom for regular hearings without prior permission and a facemask because of COVID-19 concerns.
Leo WolfsonSeptember 07, 2022
Wyoming Heat Wave Continues But Will Finally Break On Friday
After days of 100+ degree temperatures in some parts of Wyoming, a Canadian cold front will bring high temperatures down more than 50 degrees on Friday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 07, 2022
California Gov Bans Gasoline Cars â Wyoming Would âRevoltâ If Attempted Here, Dealers Say
California plans to ban all new gas-powered vehicles from the state by 2035. Wyoming car dealers told Cowboy State Daily if that was attempted here, there would be a revolt.
Clair McFarlandAugust 26, 2022
Teton Countyâs Affordable Housing Crisis Is Case Study For State
Local and state government and non-profit entities are scrambling to provide affordable housing in the most expensive zip code in the country, Teton County, Wyoming.
Jen KocherAugust 26, 2022
Longmire Days 2022 Wrap-up: Every Event Sold-Out
Organizers of this Buffalo's Longmire Days say after a two-year hiatus, the year's event was a tremendous success with every event selling out.
Wendy CorrAugust 24, 2022
New HBO Series Set In A Post-Apocalyptic Wyoming Filmed in Present-Day CanadaÂ
The Last of Us, based on a popular 2013 video game, features the town of Jackson in its storyline. Instead of filming in Jackson, however, a town in Canada was transformed into Wyoming for the series.
August 24, 2022
Crumble Cookie, Nationâs Largest Cookie Company, Opening Location In Cheyenne
Crumbl Cookies, which experienced the highest sales growth of any chain in the United States in 2020, is opening a franchise in Cheyenne later this week. Retail observers say the company's use of social media is partly responsible for its success.
August 22, 2022
Hard Work, Late Hours Define American Dream for Saratoga Coupleâs Four Businesses
Cassie and Tommy Orduno employ 27 people in Saratoga, Wyoming (pop. 1,700) while raising two kids. It isn't easy but they say it's worth it.
August 21, 2022
Art Advocates: Investment in Public Art is Investment in Community
From bronze sculptures in Sheridan and Gillette to murals in Laramie and Lander, advocates say public art creates community pride which draws visitors and new residents alike to Wyoming.
August 21, 2022
Wyoming Brewery Offers Free Beer For A Year To Artist Who Designs Labels For Their Beer
Snowy Mountain Brewery in Saratoga is looking for Wyoming artists to create label designs for the four varieties of beer the brewery cans and distributes throughout the state. The winning artist gets a year's supply of free beer plus $1,000.
August 21, 2022