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Your Winter Bird Watching in Yellowstone Checklist

Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to set aside your passion for bird watching until the spring. While many birds migrate out of Wyoming in the winter, a select few fly in from the north to…

Car crash on I-80 near Lyman claims life of Evanston man

An Evanston man has died as the result of a car crash on I-80 near Lyman. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says the fatal accident occurred at around 6:53 a.m. on Thursday, January 24 at milepost 35. According to WHP, a…

National Retail Fairness Act Introduced to Keep WY Tax Dollars in WY

The Following is a Press Release from the office of Representative Albert Sommers With the goal of keeping more Wyoming tax dollars in Wyoming, House Bill 220, the National Retail Fairness Act was introduced in the Wyoming House of Representatives today. The legislation…

5 of the Best Hot Springs to Visit in Wyoming

Wyoming is full of amazing sights and history that draws people in from far and wide. For thousands of years, people have been charmed by one of its most famous attractions—hot springs. People from all over the world come to…

Expert or Beginner | The Best Snowshoeing Trails in Wyoming

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to get out and experience nature, and it’s easy and fun, too! Like running, snowshoeing can be enjoyed in solitude or as a group activity. People of all ages can enjoy the sport together—the learning…

5 Things to Do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this Winter Season

If you’re looking for something fun and different to do this winter, Jackson Hole Valley is the perfect place to visit. From flying down the snow-covered mountains to trekking across the beautiful terrain, there’s plenty of things to do in…

Shopko Files For Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 2 Stores in Wyoming

Shopko Stores, headquartered near Green Bay Wisconsin, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is making plans to close 38 store locations across the country. The company says excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure are forcing it to seek protection from…

Wyoming House Passes Statewide Lodging Tax

The following is a press release form the office of Rep. Albert Sommers The Wyoming House of Representatives passed a Statewide Lodging Tax, delivering on one of the Majority’s promises to modernize the tax structure without increasing taxes on Wyoming…

University of Wyoming MBA Program Ranked Among “Best Online MBA Programs” By US News & World Report

The following is a press release from the University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming Online MBA was ranked as a top program in US News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online MBA Programs Report. Wyoming’s national ranking is based on several factors…

State Board to Consider Six Community Grants January 17

The State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) will consider six Business Ready Community (BRC) grant requests during its Jan. 17 quarterly meeting at 8 a.m. in the Wyoming Department of Transportation Auditorium in Cheyenne. Board meeting materials are available for…