Wyoming Livestock Roundup: History, Ownership, Coverage and Staff
Profile updated November 2026
Wyoming Livestock Roundup launched in 1989 in Worland as Wyoming's own weekly livestock and agriculture paper, produced in the state by Wyoming people. Now based in Casper and owned by rancher-publisher Dennis Sun, the Roundup prints 52 weekly editions a year plus special issues.
| Founded | 1989, Worland, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Founder | W.L. (Bill) Glanz, through Maverick Press Inc.; Don Hall was first editor |
| Owners | Dennis and Peggy Sun, since 2005 |
| Office | 300 N. Ash, Casper, Wyoming |
| Frequency | 52 weekly editions plus special and feature editions |
| Editor | Grace Skavdahl; Hannah Bugas, managing editor |
| Official website | WYLR.net |
History of Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Bill Glanz founded the Roundup in 1989 through Maverick Press Inc. and served as its publisher, with Don Hall as the first editor; both wrote opening messages in the first issue. Glanz wanted to keep producers informed about markets and events statewide and to persuade advertisers to spend their money locally instead of in out-of-state publications.
Under longtime publisher Del Tinsley and managing editor Jennifer Womack the paper gained readers and advertisers across the state and moved from Worland to Casper. Dennis Sun and his wife, Peggy, bought the Roundup in 2005. Sun has ranched west and southwest of Casper all his life, comes from a family that has lived in Wyoming since the 1870s, and has served on federal lands, conservation and livestock boards, including as chairman of the Wyoming Public Lands Coalition.
The paper marked the start of its 30th year in 2018, when field services director Curt Cox and advertising director Jody Michelena had each been with it for half its existence.
Wyoming Livestock Roundup Today
The Roundup calls itself the region's only source of news tailored for the agriculture industry. Its 52 weekly editions are joined by special and feature editions through the year, and recent issues are posted as digital editions on Issuu.
The paper remains a family-owned operation, with Dennis Sun as publisher and Andrea Sun-Zink as general manager. Sun also writes for the paper, and his commentary on events such as the Wyoming State Fair has been republished by Cowboy State Daily.
What Wyoming Livestock Roundup Is Publishing Now
Ranching and public lands
Grazing, water, wildlife and federal land policy, issues central to Wyoming ranches that depend on public allotments.
Markets and livestock field services
Sale reports, livestock field service coverage and advertising for production sales across the region.
People and events
Coverage of meetings, county and state fairs, youth programs and Wyoming farm and ranch families.
Wyoming Livestock Roundup Editors and Staff
The Roundup's about page lists:
- Dennis Sun - Publisher
- Andrea Sun-Zink - General Manager
- Hannah Bugas - Managing Editor
- Grace Skavdahl - Editor
- Jody Michelena - Advertising Director
- Curt Cox - Director of Livestock Field Services
The paper's general address is roundup@wylr.net.
Who Reads Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Readers are Wyoming ranchers, farmers, sheep producers and agribusiness people, along with producers in neighboring states. Cattle are the largest segment of U.S. livestock receipts, per USDA's Economic Research Service, and in a state where much grazing depends on public land, the Roundup's policy coverage carries real weight. USDA's Census of Agriculture provides the county-level picture of Wyoming's ranch economy.
Wyoming Livestock Roundup readers measure distance in hours, snow in feet and patience in calving seasons. When they need a break from grazing permits, farm.FM serves up farm satire and farm humor with a straight face, and enough ranch humor to get through a Casper winter. Its farm jokes are short enough to finish before the wind takes them.
Readers who want the full experience can pair the jokes with Tractor Tunes, the country music for farmers that farm.FM, the nation's first satirical farm site, plays between stories. This author page is a fine starting point.
Wyoming Livestock Roundup Sources and Agriculture Authority Links
- Wyoming Livestock Roundup: About us - ownership and staff.
- WYLR: Roundup celebrates beginning of 30th year - the paper's founding story.
- Ag Proud: Dennis Sun named chairman of Wyoming Public Lands Coalition - the publisher's ranching background.
- USDA ERS: Animal product receipts - cattle economics.
- USDA NASS Census of Agriculture - Wyoming farm and ranch statistics.
Wyoming Livestock Roundup FAQ
When was the Wyoming Livestock Roundup founded?
In 1989, in Worland, by publisher Bill Glanz through Maverick Press Inc.
Who owns the Wyoming Livestock Roundup?
Dennis Sun and his wife, Peggy, bought it in 2005; Dennis Sun is publisher.
Where is the Roundup based?
At 300 N. Ash in Casper, Wyoming.
How often is the Wyoming Livestock Roundup published?
Weekly, 52 editions a year, plus special and feature editions.
Thirty-plus years after its first issue, Wyoming Livestock Roundup is still written in Wyoming, by Wyoming people, for the state's ranch country.