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Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesAs Wyoming deals with inflation at a 40-year high, the Food Bank of Wyoming is making sure to have food available for Wyoming families in need. Rachel Bailey, Food Bank of Wyoming’s executive director, said there are more families going hungry this year. -
Marina/Adobe StockA new report shows rainy day funds in most states are reaching new highs, but the strength of those funds varies widely in the Mountain West.
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As Wyoming’s top industry of coal mining declines, the state is looking to diversify its economy, including industries like outdoor recreation tourism. -
Buses also serve residents in Mills, Evansville, and Bar Nunn with fixed route or door-to-door services. The current fleet is aging and incentives, such as high fuel prices and a nudge from the federal government are reasons why the city is seeking to possibly eventually electrify their fleet.
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Central Wyoming College's program is one of only a handful of meat science programs in the nation and the first in Wyoming. The program teaches United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines, food safety, and how to responsibly butcher an animal.
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The program services small businesses by providing free networking and goal management counseling. The program has helped secure $887,000 in commercial loans and has trained 300 Wyoming entrepreneurs on aspects of business finances to marketing.
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The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) is the largest Class I railroad in the country and is one of the two major freight railroads in Wyoming. The railroad has been one of the major economic drivers and employers for many of the Wyoming communities it passes through. In February, BNSF instituted an attendance policy known as Hi-Viz, which drew immediate criticism from employees and railroad unions.
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Last week, Yellowstone National Park officials were saying the northern loop of the park may not open this summer. But Yellowstone National Park spokeswoman Cynthia Hernandez said $50 million in special funding from the National Park Service will help quicken the park's opening timeline.
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Yellowstone National Park gateway communities in Wyoming are preparing for an uncertain summer season because only the southern loop of the national park will be open this year due to historic flooding and damage to infrastructure on the northern loop.
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The Dubois Rodeo starts this weekend and will go until August 19. The event has been making improvements to the Clarence Allison Memorial Arena for the last few years to accommodate the growing crowds.
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Wyoming’s economic health continues to slowly improve after the height of the pandemic.
