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Carbon County Economy Will Take Hit From Massive Sinclair Firings, Commissioner Says

A Carbon County commissioner told Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday that the massive layoffs at the Sinclair refinery will have a "ripple effect" on the county's economy.

July 19, 2022

Another One Bites The Dust: ‘Saratoga Bullfest’ Canceled Due To Record High Diesel Costs

Record-high diesel costs are the main reason the 26th annual Saratoga Bullfest bullriding competition has been canceled, organizers told Cowboy State Daily on Monday.

July 18, 2022

Former Cheyenne Mayor Recalls July 16, 1979 Twister; Most Destructive Tornado In Wyoming

Former Cheyenne Mayor Don Erickson recalls the July 16, 1979 tornado which destroyed hundreds of homes, caused tens of millions of dollars in damage, and left one dead.

Jimmy OrrJuly 16, 2022

Wyoming Economy Crawling Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels, Economist Says

Wyomings economy is crawling back to pre-pandemic levels, slowed by lagging recovery in the mining, government and information industries, a top Wyoming economist said.

July 15, 2022

International Hemingway Conference Comes To Sheridan And Yellowstone Area Next Week

The International Hemingway Conference is usually held in locations such as Paris, Venice, Chicago and Key West, but this year will be held in Sheridan, Wyoming and Cooke City, Montana.

Wendy CorrJuly 14, 2022

Biden Wrong: Wyoming Gas Station Owners Say They Don’t Have Control Over Prices Like President Said

Gasoline retailers dont have the kind of authority over the price of their product that President Joe Biden recently implied, according to a Wyoming gas station owners.

Coy KnobelJuly 14, 2022

Yellowstone Area Tourism Remains ‘A Little Soft’ One Month After Flooding

Since the flooding that forced Yellowstone's closure and evacuation in early June, tourists visiting the region has slowed from 2021s record-setting pace, but is not completely out of step from previous years.

Wendy CorrJuly 13, 2022

Wyoming Ag Producers Fight Back Against Feds Telling Them To Use Less Water

Wyoming rancher and Family Farm Alliance President Patrick O'Toole told a U.S. Senate committee that agricultural producers are "under attack" because of proposed limits on water usage.

July 08, 2022

Wyoming Workforce Short On Police, Nurses, Teachers, Truckers, And Everything Else

Despite Wyoming's low unemployment rate (3.2%), there are massive shortages of workers in essential fields all across the state. Some police departments are suffering a shortage of 30%.

Clair McFarlandJuly 07, 2022

Wyoming Company Sues Over Digital Currency Deal

A Wyoming company that pledged artwork and gemstones to back a digital currency is suing the company that issued the digital currency.

July 06, 2022

Buying A Car In Wyoming Is “Ridiculously More Expensive Now” After The Pandemic

There's a shortage of cars for sale in Wyoming and the ones that are on the market are "ridiculously more expensive," said an automotive specialist from Edmunds.

Coy KnobelJuly 01, 2022

Blizzard Of Chaos, Part III: Cheyenne Dairy Queen Lobby Reopens After Two Years

After being hammered by angry citizens who claim that the Dairy Queen's refusal to open its lobby has turned Pershing Blvd into a safety hazard and a "game of bumper cars," due to lack of space, the restaurant re-opened its lobby on Wednesday.

June 30, 2022

AirBnb Lodgings Up 200% For Cheyenne Frontier Days; Houses Going For $1,800 Per Night

With lodging almost impossible for next month's Cheyenne Frontier Days, some residents are renting out their homes for $10,000 for the week. Another homeowner has listed his house for $1,800 per night.

June 28, 2022

‘Duchess’ Nagle Warren Mansion In Cheyenne Prepares For Grand Reopening

One of Wyoming's most historic buildings, the Nagle Warren Mansion in Cheyenne, is reopening as a bed and breakfast in July, nearly three years after it closed its doors.

June 24, 2022

Regional Small-Town Mom Ignores The Haters While Making Big Money On Adult Site “OnlyFans”

A 44-year-old mother of three who lives in Gering, Nebraska (population 8,000) has 80,000 subscribers on the adult site "OnlyFans" and is making nearly six figures by interacting with followers and posting "spicy" adult content.

June 22, 2022

Wyo Public Health Doc Says Children And Infants Should Get COVID Vax

Dowell said people pointing to the fact that Dr. Anthony Fauci tested positive for COVID as proof the vaccine doesnt work are misinformed and havent done proper research.

Leo WolfsonJune 20, 2022

The New Pioneers: Chugwater Chili Is Foundation For New Growth

The Chugwater Chili Cookoff which is being held on Saturday, June 18, started in 1986 as a way to celebrate the best chili in the state. Since then, it has become the towns biggest fundraiser, with all proceeds invested back into the community.

June 17, 2022

The New Pioneers, Part Two: Keeping History Alive In Chugwater

The Hopkins and the Millers have spent the past several months readying the Tri-County Mercantile for its grand opening, which coincides with this weekends 36th annual Chugwater Chili Fest.

June 16, 2022

Wyoming Truckers Warn High Fuel Costs Raise Price Of Everything Else

High fuel prices are forcing an increase in the cost of all other goods in the West, which could lead to a decline in consumer demands for products, Wyoming truckers warned this week.

Clair McFarlandJune 16, 2022

Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, Roads Closed By Flooding

Several campgrounds, roads, and trails in the Shoshone National Forest are closed are due to the same storms that caused devastation in Yellowstone National Park.

Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022

More Than $21 Million In Wrongful Unemployment Benefits Paid To Wyoming Workers During COVID

According to an analysis by the Government Accountability Office, more than $21 million in wrongful unemployment benefits were distributed to Wyoming workers during the Covid pandemic.

Clair McFarlandJune 15, 2022

Don Day: Worst Likely Over For Yellowstone Flooding, But Still A Chance This Weekend

Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day said he believes the worst is over for the flooding in the Yellowstone National Park area, but there is still some concern for the effect expected weekend rainfall will have.

June 15, 2022

Wyo Health Officer Concerned But Not Surprised At COVID Increase; Monitoring Monkeypox

With Wyoming's COVID count increasing, Wyoming Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said she wasn't surprised by it but was concerned. She also said the department is monitoring the monkeypox virus.