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Another Reason To Be Glad We Live In Cheyenne

Coop — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:50:28 +0000

Went to Greeley for dinner with friends last night and saw these prices at a corner Shell station. Glad I filled up for $3.39 before I crossed the border. I could have gone for the $3.29 at the E 12th St & Logan Ave U Pump It, but time and proximity ruled the moment. This takes into [...]

Turn Your Hobby Into a Job

Kathy Landin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:31:15 +0000

The job market is tough these days. Many people are coping with sudden layoffs, and others are struggling to find work after completing college or earning a new degree. Skilled professionals could wait months or years to find a job in the field of their expertise.

But if one of these descriptions matches you, that doesn't mean you can’t find exciting ways to earn money.

Postal Workers Get The Weekend Off?

ScottyJ — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:54:44 +0000

High prices on gas and everything else, especially the internet have finally caught up with the U.S Postal service.With the raising cost on just about everything these days, and not to mention the internet is a big factor in this as well the post office has been forced to make a choice between raising prices [...]

More Pain At The Pump Headed Wyoming's Way?

ScottyJ — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:30:19 +0000

For the first time in Wyoming since 1998 The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint revenue Interim Committee voted Monday to sponsor a bill that would raise the gas tax in Wyoming by 10 cents per gallon. The states lawmakers also endorsed a bill to raise car registration by 5 dollars or more depending on the vehicle. With [...]

Hostess Asks Court To Allow Closing Their Doors Forever [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:14:07 +0000

Sadly for all of us that enjoy the occasional tasty treats like, Twinkies, Ho Ho’s, Swiss Rolls, Ding Dongs etc etc. That indulgence will soon come to an end! Bye Bye Twinkie The Kid! Posted on the Facebook page of Hostess this morning was a sad message; We are sorry to announce that Hostess Brands, [...]

Gun Sales Skyrocket Amidst Upcoming Presidential Election

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:45:52 +0000

There are a couple of things you can count on the American people doing each time an election year rolls around — updating their voter registration cards and buying more guns. During the last presidential election four years ago, not only was there a record number of background checks conducted during the month of November, [...]

Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of 'Most Expensive Theme Park'

Shauna Wright — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:56:55 +0000

Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”

How Much Will People Spend on Graduation Gifts This Year? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:28 +0000

Student loan debt may be skyrocketing, but the students themselves will likely leave school with some nice presents — a new survey shows Americans will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year. The National Retail Federation surveyed about 9,000 people for its annual Graduation Survey, finding that almost a third of respondents plan [...]

Huge Blunder Drops Price at Gas Station to One Dollar Per Gallon — Dollars and Sense

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:30:56 +0000

A lot of people are hurting these days because of the slow turn of the global economy. Few places are making them feel the pain of painfully slow growth more than the gas pump. But that doesn’t mean relief can’t unexpectedly happen. A Conoco gas station in Pasadena, Texas found itself with more than a [...]

Are You Ready to Pay 50 Cents for a Stamp? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:30:32 +0000

Facing huge budget shortfalls, the United States Postal Service has proposed solutions including closing hundreds of post offices and eliminating Saturday deliveries. Now it may be considering jacking up the price of stamps, too.

Food Price Increase Decline Forecast [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:10:55 +0000

The latest government report on inflation is predicting food price inflation to lag behind the general inflation rate over the next few years. The Wyoming Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee Monday endorsed a bill that would require coaches and trainers of organized non-school youth sports and activities to receive training on concussions. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

Is the Economy Getting Better? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:40:53 +0000

Over the last few months, there has been some data that suggests the sluggish economy could be improving. Mainly, the unemployment rate, which has dropped to 8.3 percent after reaching a 26-year high of 10 percent in late 2009. However, according to a new survey from Poll Postion, the public is split on whether America is entering into a period of economic recovery.

Kodak Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:49:43 +0000

If you want to capture a Kodak moment, you may need to be in bankruptcy court to do it these days — the iconic photography company filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday. Since 2003, Kodak has closed 13 manufacturing plants and 130 processing labs, and cut 47,000 workers from its workforce — all in [...]

Credit Card Debt Soars After Black Friday — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:35:44 +0000

Retailers reported robust numbers on Black Friday last year, which surprised some analysts because the economy is still struggling and unemployment is high. But new data from the Federal Reserve shows where much of that money came from: credit cards.

Pennies, Nickels and Dimes, Oh My! Coins on the Rise in the US — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:41:18 +0000

Officials at the US Mint have spotted a sign they say is indicative of an improving economy — coin shipments are increasing. US Mint Deputy Director Richard Peterson said that when the economy crashed, “People went into their piggy banks and their coin jars and spent those coins. [They] flowed back into the banks and [...]

Great News for Auto Industry As Car Sales Grow for the Second Year In a Row

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:29:22 +0000

Just a few years ago, Detroit automakers were in peril, with car sales hitting a 30-year low. But now, in an optimistic sign of the industry’s continued recovery, sales are enjoying their second straight year of growth. Automakers reported selling 12.7 million cars in 2011, more than a million more than in 2010 and two [...]