Guides allege mismanagement of Snake River
Snake River Angler owner Will Dornan says there’s never been anything like the current level of interest in hiring a fly-fishing guide to take a day’s float in Jackson Hole.... more
No charges to be filed in election fraud allegations
The special prosecutor appointed to investigate whether or not criminal charges should be filed in the case of alleged illegal voting at the Uinta County Republican Party leadership elections in March has declined to prosecute. ... more
Health officer recommends mask use inside
State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist is recommending vaccinated residents in areas with moderate to high COVID-19 transmission wear face masks in indoor public settings, she told the Star-Tribune on Thursday.... more
Wyo charge against ‘Dating Game Killer’ dismissed
A first-degree murder charge filed against Rodney Alcala, a man known as the Dating Game Killer, will be dropped in Sweetwater County following his death.... more
A perfect storm: contractors struggle to adapt to a host of issues
Local contractors are facing an unheard of set of circumstances: volatile prices, increased transportation costs, material shortages and a rapid rise in new construction.... more
Deer Creek 2 wildfire grows to 3,000 acres
A 3,000-acre wildfire is burning across three Wyoming counties with little containment as of Wednesday afternoon.... more
Crook County treasurer arrested
Crook County Treasurer Mary Kuhl was arrested on Friday on criminal charges related to her conduct as an elected official.... more
Campbell County library board receives both support and calls for resignation
The latest chapter in the Campbell County Public Library controversy may have been the most heated one yet.... more
Education committee prefers ‘incremental’ steps to K-12 funding crisis
Lawmakers last week, bolstered by an improving revenue forecast, said they continue to favor spending cuts and tapping Wyoming’s “rainy day fund” to temporarily address an estimated $270 million education-funding deficit. Forecasters had previously predicted a $300 million deficit.... more
Wyo looks to store, divert more water as Lake Powell dries up
As Lake Powell dropped to its lowest-ever level Friday — a decline that has forced dam tenders to unexpectedly release 125,000 acre-feet of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir — Wyoming stood behind five projects that could divert tens of thousands more acre-feet from waterways in the troubled Colorado River Basin.... more
Proposed ordinance would raise fee for underage vaping on school grounds
Next week, Sheridan City Council will proceed with the first reading of an ordinance increasing the financial penalty for juveniles vaping tobacco on school grounds.... more
Microbes in Yellowstone pools add new branch to the tree of life
It’s not often that scientists get to discover a new form of life, but a team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have recently found not just one new species, but a whole group of novel organisms, some of which can be found in Jackson Hole’s backyard.... more
Public notice exemptions spark legal challenge
A judge will decide whether recent ordinances passed in Bar Nunn and Mills exempting the municipalities from publishing certain public notices in the newspaper are valid, after a petition was filed in Natrona County District Court this week. ... more
Colleagues remember Mike Enzi as passionate leader, family man
Former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., sent his longtime colleague Max D’Onofrio an email last month that got lost in a folder somewhere. By the time D’Onofrio discovered it, he realized he’d never get to respond. ... more
Enzi dies after bicycle accident
Former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi died late Monday after being seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Gillette on Friday.... more
Rancher’s request rejected by G&F
A Crandall rancher had his more than $120,000 request in reimbursement for cattle losses caused by grizzly bears and wolves in 2020 mostly rejected by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on July 15.... more
Jackson’s water use spikes as drought deepens
Teton County is falling further into a severe drought, but the tourism-charged community is simultaneously using more water than ever.... more
Hydrogen projects get funding
All three hydrogen projects chosen as grant finalists by the Wyoming Energy Authority two weeks ago have been awarded full funding, the agency said Friday.... more
Enzi hospitalized after bicycle accident
Former U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi is hospitalized after a Friday bicycle accident.... more
State focusing remaining CARES dollars on business tax relief
Wyoming’s plans for more than $1 billion in federal recovery funds related to the COVID-19 pandemic took on more definition Monday with an emphasis on tax relief for businesses.... more
Company proposes state’s largest solar farm near Riverton
A Wyoming-based public company plans to build a 640-acre solar farm east of Riverton.... more
Delta variant now dominant COVID strain in Wyoming
The highly contagious Delta variant of the novel coronavirus is now the dominant strain in Wyoming, according to the state health department. ... more
Half of Wyoming inmates vaccinated
Last week, when three positive COVID-19 cases were detected at the Wyoming Honor Farm near Riverton, Justin Albertson started getting worried. ... more
Bridger-Teton Forest becomes home for hundreds
A soupy mix of beans, rice and quinoa down the hatch, Erica Robertson prepared to get cozy last Thursday evening at one of her favorite places to call home: Curtis Canyon.... more
Couple turning school bus into home
With the whir of power tools bouncing off the neighboring peaks, a Wapiti couple is transforming a school bus from transportation for kids into the recreational vehicle of their dreams.... more
Gillette residents share passion through YouTube
Magic can happen on a lake. If that weren’t true, not nearly as many people would try their luck casting lines and hooks about trying to catch elusive fish that would prefer not to be caught.... more
Bill to mandate ‘equality’ curriculum, thwart critical race theory, fails
Wyoming should clarify and impose its own instruction standards regarding “equality and equal rights” rather than anticipate federal mandates to teach critical race theory, according to Sen. Charles Scott, R-Casper.... more
Family of woman attacked in hospital files lawsuit
The daughters of a woman who died about two weeks after her eye was gouged out last year, reportedly by another patient at SageWest Health Care in Lander, have sued the hospital.... more
After wearing bracelet for 30 years, Sheridan woman attends Krogman services
For Sheridan resident Donna Roberts, it’s a simple story. It’s also one that has impacted her life and that she’s literally worn on her wrist, on and off, for 30 years.... more
Man faces life in prison after Green River shootout
A man the Green River Police Department alleges started a shootout with officers July 6 is facing nine felony charges that could lead to a lifetime in prison. ... more
Jackson nonprofit looks for place to put free house
Land is hard to come by in Jackson, but if you’ve got some, Esther Judge Lennox will drop a free house on your lot.... more
Delta variant poses threat to businesses navigating already tricky summer
Last summer, businesses across Jackson sporadically put up signs: “Closed due to COVID-19 exposure.” Even if staff members weren’t sick, they were quarantined because of their proximity to the coronavirus.... more
Community debate over library performer continues
The cancellation of a transgender magician’s performance at the library last week has started a spirited debate within the community, and that continued Tuesday at the Campbell County Commission's regular meeting.... more
Gordon issues rule to increase fuel supply
Gov. Mark Gordon issued an executive order on Tuesday that allows the Wyoming Department of Transportation to deliver additional gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel through Aug. 20.... more
Laramie County DA Manlove denies misconduct in response
In her formal response to a charge made by the Wyoming State Bar alleging “incompetence and lack of professionalism,” Laramie County District Attorney Leigh Anne Manlove rejected that any behavior described by special bar counsel was improper based on professional conduct rules, asking for the charge to be dismissed.... more
Hula hoop dispute elicits Sheridan City Council, law enforcement attention
Sheridan City Council and local law enforcement are looking into an instance in which a longtime Sheridan resident was denied access to a free public event last week.... more
Falcons, a via ferrata and the clash of recreation v. conservation
It’s not yet 9 a.m., but the sun shines hot on a July morning near the mouth of Sinks Canyon State Park in central Wyoming. With a spotting scope trained on the cliff across the canyon, Bob Oakleaf sits on a grassy knoll amid whining grasshoppers.... more
Grizzlies on treadmills: Research illuminates bear, human run-ins
Years ago, after lugging a heavy backpack about a dozen miles over Ishawooa Pass in northwest Wyoming, I dropped into a place called the Thorofare.... more
Laramie County COVID hospitalizations reach “concerning” level before CFD
With the city’s largest event right around the corner, Laramie County still accounts for the vast majority of delta variant COVID19 cases in Wyoming – accounting for 74 percent of the state’s delta cases last week, Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Director Kathy Emmons said during Tuesday’s Board of Health meeting.... more
Trump to meet with House candidates; former president will make endorsement ‘in the next few months’
Former president Donald Trump signaled Tuesday that he is making significant moves in his effort to unseat Rep. Liz Cheney. ... more
Ranchers demand more money for grizzly-killed stock, again
Wyoming Game and Fish commissioners backed agency staff last week and approved compensation for trophy game damage to stock that amounted to $388,696 less than two ranchers claimed.... more
Man caught with very large amount of meth near Cody
A recent transplant to the Cody area is facing multiple felony charges after he was allegedly caught with some $20,000 worth of methamphetamine last week, plus heroin and marijuana.... more
Church of pastor critical of magic show vandalized
Sometime overnight Thursday, July 15, Central Baptist Church was vandalized.... more
Virtual education grows by 300%
Before the coronavirus pandemic reached Wyoming in March 2020, just over 1,000 students statewide were enrolled in a virtual education program. ... more
Jackson sees more than 50,000 visitors a day
It’s midsummer in Jackson Hole and bumper-to-bumper traffic on Broadway, Snow King Avenue and Highway 22 has felt worse than ever before.... more
Wyoming elementary students well below nationwide PE averages
Most elementary-aged students in Wyoming receive less physical education than kids in other states — roughly two times per week, well below the national average of 2.5 times per week — according to the first-ever statewide survey of its kind.... more
Gordon responds to drought conditions
Gov. Mark Gordon is convening a Colorado River Working Group that will meet regularly to discuss important Colorado River matters and monitor potential impacts to Wyoming, according to a news release from his office Friday.... more
Changes in Hathaway Scholarship open for comment
The state-sponsored Hathaway Scholarship for college-bound high school students received another update this legislative session, but the public will get to weigh in on how the new rules are written.... more
How national parks use social media to track down miscreants
Sandwiched between staff promotion and visitation tips, Yellowstone National Park’s Instagram page has a screenshot from a video taken by park visitor Darcie Addington.... more
Sheridan’s Little Free Libraries: Service about more than sharing books
Little Free Libraries are popping up all around Sheridan and here, just like around the world, the phenomenon is about more than sharing books.... more
Riverton woman key voice for missing and murdered Indigenous persons
At all hours of the day, Nicole Wagon gets calls, texts, emails and Facebook messages.... more
Spare a pair? Couple paying for adoption with shoes
Mikelle Schmit stared at the pile of transparent plastic bags that has only grown taller and wider since May. She inhaled the humid garage air and exhaled relief that she still has more than a month to meet her goal.... more
Grand Teton experiments with ‘augmented reality’
Moose don’t predictably appear in the height of summer along the most bustling trails in all of Grand Teton National Park.... more
Wyoming near bottom in ranking of child health
Although Wyoming ranks fourth in the nation for economic well-being, the state ranks 17th in the nation for child well-being and overall health. The two, Wyoming Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer Samin Dadelahi believes the health of children should rank more closely to economic well-being.... more
Wyoming coal production falls by 21% in 2020
Coal production in Wyoming plummeted 21 percent in 2020 as the U.S. saw its lowest yield since 1965, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Wednesday.... more
Magician, others react to threats, canceled show in Campbell County libraries
Magician and comedienne Mikayla Oz and library staff were threatened and harassed to the point where the performances were called off as a safety concern.... more
Hydrogen project finalists chosen
Three proposed hydrogen pilot projects have been chosen as finalists for grant funding by the Wyoming Energy Authority, pending approval from the state Energy Resources Council.... more
Groups impress value of vaccinating employees
As COVID-19 case numbers rise in Laramie County and across the state, bolstered by a variant that made up more than half of cases last week, the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department is offering to send staff to local businesses to vaccinate employees.... more
Healthcare center struggles to hire primary care physicians
Health care facilities nationwide are experiencing a shortage of primary care physicians, and Johnson County Healthcare Center is no exception.... more
Lack of standards invites politics into Wyo civics classes, critics say
One afternoon this spring, educators around Wyoming logged onto Zoom for a voluntary lesson on 20th Century U.S. history featuring a “live presentation from an esteemed scholar expert.”... more
Fewer ‘recapture’ districts spell trouble for school funding
For the first time in decades, Campbell County will not send excess revenue to the state’s School Foundation Program, the primary statewide school fund. ... more
Commissioners reject coroner nominees, candidate says vetting process ‘disgrace’
After receiving a list of three candidates for the Fremont County Coroner mid-term replacement, the Fremont County Commission chose Tuesday not to select a new coroner from the nominees submitted. ... more
Albany commissioners approve wind project
The Albany County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday night to approve ConnectGen’s application for a wind energy conversion systems permit for the Rail Tie Wind Project.... more
UW proposes 75 layoffs, program changes
The University of Wyoming on Tuesday proposed sweeping changes at the institution, including budget cuts that would lay off 75 positions — some tenured, a reorganization of a slew of academic departments, and the formation of a school of computing — among other additions.... more
Judge orders author to ‘write’ wrong after Yellowstone misbehavior
You might call it making the punishment fit the crime. A federal judge has sentenced a former Yellowstone National Park safari guide, blogger and author to put his respect for national parks in writing.... more
Yellowstone National Park attendance increases over holiday
Fewer people entered Yellowstone National Park through the East Gate over the Independence Day holiday, but local leaders say it continues to be a strong year for tourism in Park County.... more
Gore slams spying allegations
Susan Gore, a wealthy conservative donor and founder of the Wyoming Liberty Group, broke her silence Monday regarding accusations she funded a political spying operation, stating the allegations amounted to “disinformation.”... more
Take Back Our Republic launches new Wyoming chapter
Changing the political system isn’t easy, but if anyone can try, it’s people who know the system from the inside out.... more
Jackson Lake poised for steep drawdown
When longtime Signal Mountain Marina manager Bill Wood returned to his administrative cabin overlooking Jackson Lake after taking last weekend off, he could immediately tell the water had changed noticeably in just 48 hours.... more
Biden administration slated to pick new Wyoming judge
Nancy Freudenthal, U.S. District Judge for the District of Wyoming, announced in June she will be assuming senior status, a phase of semi-retirement that will likely bring the judge to the final chapter of a lengthy and distinguished career in Wyoming.... more
First-of-its-kind approach to coal reclamation bonding in the works
Wyoming lawmakers are considering a new option for coal mine reclamation bonding that could reduce risk for the state in the event of insolvency. Both environmental and industry advocates have identified advantages to the proposal, which could also help the financially troubled industry. ... more
Campbell library under fire for ‘Rainbow Book Month’ posting
The Campbell County Public Library is under fire after a post on the library’s Facebook page promoting its LGBTQ collection, and among the suggestions of dealing with it is censoring books.... more
Former coroner alleges Health Department changed death certificates
Former Fremont County Coroner Mark Stratmoen has alleged that the Wyoming Department of Health has changed and issued inaccurate death certificates in the last several months.... more
CLIMB celebrates 35 years of helping single moms
Over the last 35 years, thousands of single moms gained skills to improve their own lives and the lives of their children with the help of Climb Wyoming.... more
Cheyenne youth wins national poetry championship
Jayden Roccaforte has been asked too many times in his life “What are you?” to actually keep count. ... more
Fisheries experts urge caution as temperatures rise
The Encampment River in southeast Wyoming usually runs about 900 cubic feet per second at the end of June. This year it was at 125 cfs and dropping.... more
Woman plans surprise wedding for fiance
For four months, Clarice Grekoff kept an important secret from her fiancé.... more
Idaho officials ask Teton County to pay for impact study
Elected officials trying to guard against runaway growth in Teton Valley would like to see their Jackson Hole counterparts pay more attention to the effects of proposals to expand terrain and build out the base area at Grand Targhee Resort.... more
Rancher found after being pinned under ATV for nearly two days
Frank Reynolds considers himself fortunate because not all search and rescue efforts have happy endings.... more
Former college CFO accused in $15 million fraud
A lawsuit filed in federal court in late June alleges that Paul McCown, the former chief financial officer at Wyoming Catholic College, defrauded an investment firm out of $15 million. ... more
New task force dives into hunting controversies
Wyoming legislators, government leaders and citizens from across the state were picked for the panel among many applicants, being chosen jointly by the governor and legislative and Game and Fish leaders. ... more
Hay prices causing issues for stockgrowers
Consistently worsening drought and skyrocketing hay prices in Wyoming are causing issues for livestock owners’ pocketbooks and their ability to sustain full herds.... more
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations up in Laramie County
COVID19 case numbers in Laramie County are troubling, as they mirror the spread seen last October ahead of the worst peak in November and December, according to Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department Director Kathy Emmons.... more
Taxable sales fall in first quarter
Despite skyrocketing fuel demand driving oil and gas prices to highs not seen since 2014, Wyoming’s energy sector continues to chart a slow recovery from its pandemic lows.... more
Grizzly conflicts central to new Upper Green River grazing debate
Bridger-Teton National Forest is weighing 3,256 comment letters, many of which oppose a plan to allow cattle to graze new areas in grizzly country near the Upper Green River.... more
Psychedelics dealer shelters in Burning Man-style tent, awaits Wyoming Supreme Court appeal
On a grassy field south of Victor, semifamous LSD chemist Casey Hardison is camped out under a makeshift birch tree tent with his partner, Victoria Clemente.... more
Effort on at all levels to transform Powder River Basin into nation's Carbon Valley
Going carb-free may be the diet du jour for people looking to drop a few pounds, but when it comes to re-imagining the Powder River Basin’s coal-dependent economy, many believe in carbon-loading.... more
Officials: Pandemic isn’t over
Wyoming has all the tools it needs to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror, health officials say. But residents here aren’t taking advantage of those resources.... more
Campaign data illustrates Gore’s growing influence in Wyo politics
When Susan Gore arrived in Wyoming more than two decades ago, the heir to the Gore-Tex fortune was a minor player in the state’s politics.... more
Residents of Glenrock hope it’s chosen as nuclear reactor site
Some communities would balk at the idea of a company building an experimental power source on the edge of town. Glenrock is not one of them.... more
Mussel-infected boat intercepted in Yellowstone
For Sue Mills, it was simultaneously concerning and reassuring for her staff to find a quagga mussel attached to a boat that was about to hit the water in Yellowstone National Park.... more
Visits swell at national parks; tourism increases as pandemic subsides
If you visited one of Wyoming’s national parks recently, you’re hardly alone.... more
Lawsuit with Clark teen centers continues
A class-action lawsuit filed by about 25 class action members and four listed plaintiffs against Clark troubled teen centers Trinity Teen Solutions and Triangle Cross Ranch has received pushback from these entities in federal court.... more
Wyoming GOP official asked congressmen for help ousting Cheney
Breaking with the longstanding norm of intraparty candidate neutrality, a Wyoming Republican Party official asked members of Congress for help vetting potential challengers to U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney in next year’s Republican primary.... more
Sweeping redesign of state’s mental health services policy underway
House Bill 38-Community behavioral health-priority populations passed during the 2021 legislative session, requires the Wyoming Department of Health to reconsider the state-funded mental health and substance abuse system. ... more
Documentary details repatriation of Northern Arapaho boys
What does it mean for a Native American tribe to bring home ancestral remains that have been buried in a faraway cemetery for more than a century?... more
State could have more flexibility with COVID funds
The reduction in revenue Wyoming has experienced over the past year may allow the state to use federal COVID-19 relief money more freely. ... more
Tribal leaders eye mascot ban, tuition discount
Maine became the first state to ban Native American mascots in 2019. Colorado has followed suit and six other states are considering similar legislation.... more
Archaeology dig near Tie Siding yields extensive artifacts
The southern Laramie Valley has served as a travel corridor for as long as humans have been crossing the plains, from Native American routes to the Cherokee Trail, Overland Stage Route, Union Pacific Railroad, Lincoln Highway and Interstate 80.... more
Teton County ranked 13th healthiest in nation
There are 3,143 counties and county equivalents (parishes, independent cities and the like) in the United States.... more
Inspired by media teacher, three friends headed to film school
Four years ago, Garrett Deary had no idea what kind of career he wanted to pursue. As a freshman at South High School, Deary decided to take a TV/Media class because he’d heard it could be an easy A. ... more
Wedding season rebounds in 2021 after COVID-19 upended ceremonies in 2020
The big day was originally supposed to be in May 2020. Tiffany Schatz and Luke Ely got engaged in August 2019, and nine months seemed more than enough time to plan a wedding.... more
Years-long restoration launches to keep 'Pink House' from fading into Grand Teton National Park history
When Kate Birmingham looks at the cracked stucco, fading pink exterior walls of one of Mormon Row’s trademark relic residences, it’s easy for her to imagine the home’s history.... more
Is LGBTQ Pride political? Schools struggle with the answer
The final days of the 2020-21 academic year for most Wyoming schools landed in June when, in addition to graduation and other end-of-year celebrations, many Wyoming students celebrated Pride Month.... more
Snake River at historic low levels
Although the substantial flows in view from the Highway 22 bridge suggest otherwise, the Snake River’s water year is looking increasingly, exceedingly grim.... more
Group works to redesign behavioral health system
A bill approved this spring created a “seismic shift” in the way the state’s behavioral health system functions, according to Wyoming Department of Health Chief Data Analyst Franz Fuchs.... more
Pelosi picks Cheney to serve on Jan. 6 committee
Rep. Liz Cheney will serve on the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced in a Thursday press conference.... more
Barrasso, Lummis criticize Jan. 6 commission
Cheney, who lost her GOP leadership position last week due to her ongoing criticisms of former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, was among those who backed the commission.... more
Getting clean: Addiction medicine program sees success in Sheridan County
He tried everything to get clean. Chris Evans attended in-patient substance abuse treatment 11 times. ... more
Man pleads not guilty to 31 counts of aggravated child abuse
A Gillette man has pleaded not guilty to 31 counts of aggravated child abuse.... more
Report: 25 percent of state residents skeptical of COVID
A new national survey aims to answer not just whether people will accept a COVID-19 vaccine, but why they might not. ... more
Wyoming high court censures Cheyenne lawyer, former assistant DA
The case, which charged four people with multiple felonies related to allegedly growing marijuana on their hemp farm, was later dismissed.... more
Report: Coal’s decline hits Powder River Basin mines differently
Powder River Basin mines that supply lower-heating-value coals — including several operated by newcomers Eagle Specialty Materials and Navajo Transitional Energy Co. — might be at greater risk of closing sooner, according to a new report.... more
Forest Service moves to weaken bighorn protections in Wyo Range
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to allow domestic sheep “restocking” by amending its management plan. It is seeking input by June 7 on issues it should address.... more
Wyoming GOP resoundingly re-elects leadership
Sitting Vice Chairman Dave Holland and Secretary-elect Donna Rice also ran unopposed for their positions.... more
Parks could see busiest summer ever
Grand Teton National Park’s new superintendent felt the inflection point come the last week of April.... more
Companies plan 63 new wells in Converse County
Three major players in the oil industry have confirmed they are planning to drill 63 wells (cumulatively) in Converse County in 2021. ... more
Gillette College campaign heats up
In opposition of the new district is the Anti Tax Coalition, headed by rancher Jacob Dalby.... more
Sheridan businesswoman to challenge Cheney
It’s only been a week since the last candidate for Wyoming’s U.S. House seat announced their campaign, and Rep. Liz Cheney has even more challengers in her upcoming race. ... more
Lawmakers discuss funding fix for emergency communications system
With money expected to run out by next summer for the state’s emergency communications system, known as WyoLink, lawmakers discussed potential ways to fund the radio system during a committee meeting Tuesday.... more
County ambulance prospects keep an eye on Medicaid expansion in state
Prospective ambulance contractors for Fremont County might be waiting to see if Wyoming adopts Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Expansion could make ambulance service attractive financially for an ambulance provider. ... more
After six months, Cheyenne Police Department civilian review board members have gained insight, seek improvements
Roughly six months ago, the Cheyenne Police Department took the relatively uncommon step of not only forming a board that would review instances where officers used force, but adding three civilian members to it.... more
Wrongful arrest case may head to jury
The case of a man who says he was wrongfully arrested when Casper police came to his work looking for another man may be heading to a jury, recent court filings suggest.... more
Nominations welcome for Woman Entrepreneur Award
The Wyoming Council for Women is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the state for recognition of the annual Women Entrepreneur Award.... more
Medicaid expansion revived despite flood of misinformation
If adopted by the full Legislature, the bill would take advantage of $120 million in new funding over the next two years from the Biden Administration to establish the program, and provide insurance to an estimated 24,000 individuals in Wyoming who lack it.... more
Restoring the ancients; native Wyo fish reclaim some waters
Wyoming’s Powder, Bighorn and North Platte rivers serve as headwaters of the Missouri River. ... more
Cheney’s ouster mirrors battles within Wyoming’s GOP
Many of those in Wyoming loyal to Trump, including her opponents in the 2022 election, reveled in her removal and touted their ongoing support of the former president, who is now considered by many to be the de facto leader of the Republican Party. ... more
Campbell commissioners sued over horse racing
The injunction asked the 6th Judicial District Court to scratch the resolution out of the gate.... more
Wind River tribes look at legalizing marijuana
Meanwhile the Northern Arapaho Tribe voted last weekend in favor of decriminalizing marijuana.... more
Barrasso encouraged after infrastructure bill meeting
Biden’s proposal, which was unveiled at the end of March, calls for an upgrade to 20,000 miles of highways, roads and main streets nationwide, as well as the reconstruction of the 10 most economically significant bridges in the country and 10,000 smaller bridges in poor condition.... more
Students excel on Mars and at sea; Gilman’s art classes are far beyond art
This year, the Powell High School senior art class did some double duty because, after COVID-19 closed school after spring break last year, there was still a project to complete. ... more
Scientists strive to map global migrations before they’re gone
Matt Kauffman was at an Italian conference and talking over coffee with fellow ecologists when he got to thinking that the challenges facing Wyoming’s migratory deer, elk and pronghorn are shared by wildlife around the world.... more
Stimulation technology helps Overman fight Parkinson's
While he has both good and bad days, the treatment has allowed him to live a little more normally again. ... more
State GOP backs local party as Williams and others deny they voted illegally
A response has been filed in the civil suit claiming the March leadership elections of the Uinta County Republican Party were conducted illegally. ... more
Supreme Court: Traffic stop unlawful
The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed the conviction of a Campbell County man who was arrested for methamphetamine and child endangerment after a traffic stop he said was unlawfully extended past its initial purpose, according to a decision last week. ... more
Proposed land exchange raises questions of access, value, process
The Columbus Peak Ranch, LLC land exchange proposes trading 628.35 acres of privately-owned land located east of Dayton for 560 acres of state trust land located northwest of Dayton.... more
Cheney will continue to 'fight for the truth,' says GOP can be fixed
About 24 hours removed from being voted out as the GOP conference chair, the No. 3 leadership position in the U.S. House, the Wyoming Republican said she remains a believer in her party and that a deep divide caused by Trump can be fixed.... more
LCCC study: Wyo residents can afford more taxes
Wyoming residents can afford to pay more in taxes, an analysis by the Laramie County Community College’s Center for Business and Economic Analysis argues, citing the state’s already-low tax burden and relatively inexpensive cost of living.... more
Big Horn commissioners collect input on Second Amendment proclamation
More than 120 county residents packed the Weed & Pest building outside of Greybull to voice concerns about federal government overreach. ... more
Tolerance key to grizzly conservation, state says
Education is the top priority in Wyoming’s $55 million, decades-long battle to recover and conserve grizzly bears. ... more
Campbell schools won’t ‘recapture’ for first time in decades
Both Sublette school districts among those recaptured.... more
Tribunal recommends disbarment for former prosecutor
The tribunal has recommended Becket Hinckley’s disbarment, but the Wyoming Supreme Court will have the final decision.... more
Cheney supporters, critics offer reaction to ouster
Cheney, who has served as Wyoming’s sole House representative since 2017, voted to impeach Trump in mid-January for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, stating at the time that there has “never been a greater betrayal” by a U.S. president than the actions taken by the former president.... more
Lawsuit over health orders dismissed
Judge Edelman ruled that petitioners lacked standing in the case because there is no direct connection between the health orders and any alleged injuries plaintiffs may have suffered, among other reasons.... more
Legislature to guarantee remote meeting access through 2021
The policy, which only impacts the 2021 interim, also allows lawmakers to participate in meetings remotely without being docked pay.... more
Groups want federal budget to allow sage grouse assessment
Any rider “blocks FWS from carrying out its basic responsibilities under the ESA,” the groups wrote in a two-page letter dated May 4.... more
FEC fines Wyoming GOP $52,000
In March, the Wyoming Republican Party paid the FEC $52,000 for an unspecified campaign finance violation, according to campaign finance records.... more
Wolf numbers about flat in Wyoming range
State legislatures in Montana and Idaho have recently earned headlines for going over wildlife managers’ heads and adopting policies that require wolf populations be cut by as much as 90 percent.... more
Camping area closed by dam concerns
The park sits below the 111-year-old dam, which has known structural integrity issues.... more
Ramoco mine could be open by fall, CEO says
After years of permitting review and promised timelines that have come and gone, Ramaco Carbon CEO Randall Atkins said Wyoming's first new coal mine in more than four decades could be operational as early as this fall.... more
Committee revives Medicaid expansion
The 9-5 vote promises the proposal will have committee sponsorship during the special session planned for July or a budget session in February, depending on when legislative leaders choose to act on the bill.... more
Former Buffalo Bill Center employee sues museum
A former employee of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West has filed suit against the museum in U.S. Federal Court.... more
Couple pleads not guilty to murder in child’s death
The couple is charged in connection with the April 4 death of Williams’ daughter, Paisleigh Williams. ... more
Former Gillette resident returns to challenge Cheney
Denton Knapp, a 1983 CCHS grad who served for 30 years in the U.S. Army, has announced that he will challenge Republican Rep. Liz Cheney.... more
Former prosecutor admits negligence
The Wyoming Supreme Court, in a 2017 decision reversing Black’s case, also said there was “no question” that there was prosecutorial misconduct during Black’s trial.... more
Riverton superintendent pleads not guilty to DUI
Flanagan was taken into custody briefly on Saturday, April 22.... more
Forest eyes revision to allow domestic sheep to graze
Jonathan Ratner wasn’t pleased to read a public notice that the Bridger-Teton National Forest is looking to change how it protects wild bighorn sheep from catastrophic diseases spread by domestic sheep.... more
Federal grants add momentum to Wyo carbon capture movement
The funding did not arrive in Wyoming unprompted.... more
Sage grouse hunters shot about 7,600 birds in 2019
Earlier this year the agency said sage grouse hunters in 2020 voluntarily deposited 2,156 wings — the agency asks for one from each grouse killed — in collection barrels set out during the season.... more
National group eyeing Buchanan as Cheney replacement
Club for Growth did not respond to an email requesting comment, nor did Buchanan’s office. Cheney’s office declined to comment.... more
Legislature’s remote meeting option will continue into interim
The pre-approved locations are limited to more populous areas of the state, however, and fail to cover some more rural areas of Wyoming. ... more
Young grizzly cast off, finds trouble, hauled north
It’s well known that grizzly bears that grow up roadside in Grand Teton National Park tend to habituate to being around people.... more
Darin Smith announces run against Liz Cheney for U.S. House seat
Standing in front of the Wyoming Capitol, Smith said he’s “sick and tired of politics as usual.”... more
Gordon prohibits vaccine passports
Gov. Mark Gordon signed a directive Friday prohibiting state entities from requiring “vaccine passports.”... more
UP Energy purchases Pinedale Energy Partners
One less operator and over a dozen fewer jobs exist on the Pinedale Anticline now than this time last month. ... more
Closed rest stops to reopen
Nine Wyoming rest stops that were closed last year due to budget cuts will reopen later this month, Gov. Mark Gordon’s office announced Thursday.... more
Construction resumes on wind project that has generated national attention
Construction on the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in Carbon County started again for the season on April 12, and the project has generated its fair share of national attention in recent months.... more
Former St. Jude CEO turns private collection of military vehicles into sprawling museum in Dubois
In 2010, Dan Starks got a patriotic idea.... more
Powell’s drive-in debut: The American Dream Drive-In was Wyoming’s first — and is its last — outdoor movie theater
Pokey Heny always gets opening night jitters. ... more
Gillette students modify books for students in Guatemala
Heidi DeStefano, now an educational author after more than a decade as a kindergarten and first grade reading recovery specialist with the Campbell County School District, took a vacation with her husband to Guatemala.... more
B-T Forest eyes revision to allow domestic sheep to graze
Jonathan Ratner wasn’t pleased to read a public notice that the Bridger-Teton National Forest is looking to change how it protects wild bighorn sheep from catastrophic diseases spread by domestic sheep.... more
Park Co. declared ’Second Amendment Preservation County’
The elected officials said they were passing the resolution “to defend the rights and liberties of the citizens of Park County.” ... more
National PAC sought challengers to Cheney
Club For Growth’s presence in the state is a signal that the race may not be limited to the current candidates facing Cheney, state Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, and state Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper.... more
Physicians ask Cheyene schools to keep mask mandate
A group of local health care providers is asking Wyoming’s largest school district to keep its mask mandate in place through the end of the year.... more
Federal policy could undermine Wyo cattle ID legislation
The policy may erode a recent victory by Wyoming’s ranching industry that earned them more autonomy over tracking their animals, and industry groups are watching developments closely. ... more
After hunters kill 874 sage grouse hens, Wyo’s hunt questioned
Hunters shot at least 874 greater sage grouse hens in Wyoming last year, prompting a state grouse team member to question the wisdom of allowing a hunt of the imperiled species.... more
Drought monitor: 95% of state abnormally dry or worse
Ninety-five percent of Wyoming is abnormally dry or worse, according to a nationwide drought monitor map released Thursday.... more
Jackson, Teton County agree to spend money on housing
The final go-ahead will come when town and county budgets are approved in June.... more
Anti-semitic, threatening email sent to UW staffer
An anti-Semitic and potentially life-threatening email was received by an University of Wyoming employee at 8:32 a.m., Thursday, April 29.... more
Lawsuit filed over death of DOT employee
Shirley Samuelson died in August when a street sweeper she had just parked on Highway 22 in Teton County rolled downhill and ran her over. She was 62.... more
Balow rejects ‘critical race theory’ teaching
Wyoming’s education chief has joined a vocal faction of Republican lawmakers across the country in expressing distaste for teaching public school children about how racism has shaped American society since the country’s founding.... more
Housing director wants to spend $13 million on housing 'crisis'
April Norton, director of the Jackson/Teton County Housing Department, wants to spend $13 million to build homes and expand housing programs in the upcoming fiscal year.... more
Cheney, Trump at odds again
Monday saw three public exchanges between Cheney and the former president.... more
ITC in Gillette chosen for $52M CO2 capture project
Gov. Mark Gordon announced Friday afternoon that the ITC, attached to the Dry Fork Station coal-fired power plant about 10 miles north of Gillette, will host one of two large U.S. Department of Energy CO2 capture research projects.... more
The speciality string
National forest looks to traditional transportation in backcountry work.... more
Analysis: Four Wyoming takeaways from new census numbers
As the Mountain West experienced a population boom over the last decade, Wyoming’s growth lagged, according to U.S. Census numbers released this week, with the Equality State among the slowest-growing states in the country. ... more
Management Council weighs change that could limit public access
The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council, which sets priorities for the body, is weighing a policy change that would give committee chairs the authority to decide whether the public can participate in their meetings remotely. ... more
‘Love it and leave:’ The choices facing Wyoming’s youth
In the fall of 2017, then Hot Springs High School senior Stormy Cox wrote of her home state: “In my heart I would love to stay in Wyoming … The majority of my family lives in Wyoming. It’s hard to leave all of them behind and be on my own. If I could stay in Wyoming and still pursue my dreams I would.”... more
Portraits of Wyo youth: Six visions of a future in the state
Wyoming stands at the crossroads of a permanently shrinking coal industry and a historic budget crisis as its dominant conservative politics move further to the right on several issues.... more
Q&A: Locked up kids and government transparency in Wyoming
From now until the 2022 legislative session, the Joint Judiciary Committee will study the state’s handling of kids who run into legal trouble with an eye toward improving Wyoming’s juvenile justice system. ... more
Former legislator arrested in trafficking sting, pleads not guilty
A former Wyoming legislator from Green River entered not guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges of solicitation of prostitution and interference with a peace officer Friday afternoon.... more
Man convicted in mother-in-law’s death murder
A jury on Friday convicted a Casper man of murdering his mother-in-law in 2019.... more
Gordon plans to avoid cuts in next state budget
Gov. Mark Gordon’s office will develop the bulk of the next state budget without cuts thanks to improved revenue projections released last week, an official said Friday.... more
Democratic leaders say session lacked vision
Senate Minority Leader Chris Rothfuss and House Minority Leader Cathy Connolly, both D-Laramie, held a Facebook Live forum Thursday night to discuss the general session, which concluded in early April.... more
Wyoming, Idaho among bottom five for first COVID shots
Wyoming and Idaho boast two of the lowest rates of residents who have received their first shots of a COVID-19 vaccine.... more
New Makerspace opens in Sublette
Pinedale Wyrkshop, a new Makerspace based in Pinedale, opened its doors this week to anyone seeking access to best-in-class tech tools so they can take their creative projects to the next level.... more
Lummis brings Wyoming's K-12 budget issue to Senate
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis recently invited Wyoming State Sen. Affie Ellis, R-Cheyenne, to Washington, D.C., so she could testify about the importance of the energy sector to Wyoming’s schools before the Banking Committee hearing on April 20.... more
Gillette family burns COVID in effigy
A 23-foot body made of chicken wire and cloth hung outside the Daly Ranch.... more
Gordon, Barrasso blast BLM for lack of 2Q sale
Gov. Gordon and Sen. Barrasso both addressed the lack of the Bureau of Land Management's lack of a second-quarter lease sale.... more
Wyoming joins new lawsuit against Biden administration
Gov. Mark Gordon announced on April 22 that Wyoming has joined yet another lawsuit against the Biden administration – this one focusing on President Biden’s executive action taken to seek cutting greenhouse gases.... more
Wyoming energy sector testifies in D.C.
The Cowboy State’s vital energy sector made its case known on Capital Hill last week as Sen. John Barrasso invited some of the state’s energy experts to testify in front the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, of which Barrasso is a ranking member, before the senator himself made his own impassioned statements.... more
Taylor wins at welding competition
A Big Piney native gave the Eastern Wyoming College chapter of SkillsUSA a huge boost during the Welding Fabrication Competition held in Casper earlier this month.... more
Meeks, B3 competes for $50K prize
Big Piney native Perri Meeks and his B3 co-founder Brayton Sanders of Evanston are one of nine University of Wyoming student-led teams that competed for the John. P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition on April 23-24.... more
Active COVID cases dipped in county
As the Sublette COVID-19 Response Group dissolves having fulfilled its purpose as directed by the county commissioners, COVID-19 updates will solely be conducted by Public Health going forward.... more
School district presents preliminary budget
Budget season is around the corner – a busy time for school district business offices. The Sublette County School District No. 9 Board of Trustees got a preliminary look at next year's figures from Amy Anschutz, the district's chief financial officer, at the April 20 regular meeting.... more
BPHS duo chosen for Girls State
Autumn Wright and Britney Jones were both chosen for their outstanding achievements within their school and community to represent Big Piney during the 79th annual session.... more
Sublette COVID-19 Response Group diverted to Public Health
As daily active COVID-19 cases once again flatten throughout the county, the Sublette County Board of Commissioners addressed numerous items that were implemented a year ago to combat the incoming pandemic at its meeting on April 20 inside the Pinedale Library’s Lovatt Room.... more
Game and Fish proposing antelope license reductions
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is proposing to reduce antelope license quotas for the 2021 hunting season.... more
PAPO's annual planning materials are online only
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office will not hold a physical meeting in 2021 for the Pinedale Anticline Project Area wildlife, air, water and operator planning sessions.... more
CFD shatters 2-day ticket sales record
Cheyenne Frontier Days set a two-day cumulative sales record with 104,619 tickets sold across all events for this summer’s festivities.... more
Study shows mule deer migration habits
A recent study led by the University of Wyoming showed a multitude of factors shaped the timing of birth in mule deer. ... more
UW reduces restrictions for summer semester
UW announced last month its fall semester would be at full capacity.... more
Sublette unemployment rate decreased in March
Seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers in Wyoming remained steady while Sublette County’s unemployment rate fell in March from the previous month.... more
Health orders extended as Sublette's COVID cases rise
The two remaining statewide health orders in Wyoming have been extended to the end of the month while Sublette County’s surge in active COVID-19 cases continues.... more
State emerges from session with no long-term budget, ed solutions
The Wyoming Legislature entered the 2021 legislative session with a lofty agenda to cut education spending, stall revenue declines and guide a Wyoming economy battered by COVID-19 to a sustainable future.... more
April Students of the Month recognized
The Sublette County School District No. 9 recognized four Students of the Month for April.... more
Bennett, Day to represent Big Piney at Boys State
Duo from Big Piney chosen for annual Boys State Session.... more
County P&Z to hear numerous business plans
Family business – both new and expanding – are behind several of the applications to be reviewed by the Sublette County Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday, April 22.... more
Library to host pronghorn picnic this week for Earth Day
Earth Day is the perfect time to take a good look around and see where the outside world and our wildlife need extra attention.... more
BLM to conduct prescribed burn outside LaBarge
The latest burns are part of a multi-year project.... more
DEQ gets request for work on North Cottonwood Creek
The temporary increase in turbidity is associated with proposed stream restoration.... more
Frontier Days goes with all-country lineup
The day after announcing this summer’s event will take place at full capacity and without masks, Cheyenne Frontier Days announced the 2021 Frontier Nights entertainment lineup.... more
County awarded $60k in WCF grants
The Wyoming Community Foundation awarded the Sublette Local Advisory Board $60,067 to causes that serve the residents of Sublette County.... more
Lawmakers weighing study of public lands transfers
On the final Friday of the 2021 Legislative Session, members of the Joint Agriculture Committee met to map out goals for the coming months.... more
Gordon optimistic, disappointed in last Legislative Session
Gordon made statements and answered questions shortly after the 66th Wyoming State Legislative Session came to a close.... more
Vaccine registration available as Sublette COVID cases rise
There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Sublette County with individuals isolating in Big Piney, Bondurant, Boulder, Daniel and Pinedale, Public Health Nurse Manager Janna Lee said in an update on April 9.... more
How the Wyoming Senate killed Medicaid expansion, again
The Wyoming Senate Committee on Labor, Health and Social Services voted March 31 to kill a House-sponsored effort at Medicaid expansion.... more
Examiner's interview with Sen. John Barrasso
After speaking to students at Pinedale Elementary School on March 29, Sen. John Barrasso took time to answer a few of the Examiner’s questions. Here is a transcribed version of that conversation.... more
Construction to cause delays near Daniel
Project to include US 189 and Wyoming Highway 354 near Daniel.... more
County P&Z approves firearms service as home business
The Sublette County Planning and Zoning Commission did not hear an anticipated zoning-change request to develop a rural retreat near the Hoback Rim at its March 18 meeting.... more
P&Z commission puzzles over road standards
Unanswered questions lead group to table for next meeting.... more
Significantly more deaths in Wyoming last year
According to records kept by the Vital Statistics Services, a subsidiary of the Wyoming Department of Health, there were significantly more deaths in 2020 along with fewer recorded births, marriages and divorces.... more
Sublette takes hit in latest economic summary report
The quarterly report highlights the state’s economic condition based upon multiple factors.... more
Just the facts to be allowed in Rammell trial
The judge strongly advised the gubernatorial candidate to consider hiring an attorney.... more
Four from Sublette chosen for UW Trustees' Scholars Award
Hibbert, Jones, Jean and Noble all chosen.... more
RHCD tables recommendation on management partner
A motion to table a management recommendation by the SCRHCD passed, 4-1.... more
UW returning to 'traditional' atmosphere for fall semester
The university determined to make the announcement now, as opposed to June, after the latest university board of trustees meeting.... more
Big Piney, Marbleton election filings close
It’s shaping up to be an interesting Election Day for both Big Piney and Marbleton with a couple of challengers filing by the two towns’ respective deadlines last week.... more
Residents warned about IRS and Social Security scam calls
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has recently received multiple calls about IRS and Social Security scam calls.... more
First bear sightings bring awareness tips
Yellowstone officials just spotted their first grizzly bears of 2021.... more
Runaway teen found safe
The Pinedale teenager who was reported missing and considered an endangered runaway while visiting Mesa, Arizona, with his family last week has been found safe.... more
Rock Hounds club prepares for annual gem conventions
The Sublette County Rock Hound Club’s (SCRH) first meeting of 2021 was Saturday, March 13, at the Sublette County Fairgrounds with 41 members attending.... more
Wyoming's longest-serving elk feeder pitches for wildlife
There’s a simple formula to the day’s start for John Fandek, the longest-serving feeder on Wyoming Game and Fish’s 22 winter elk feedgrounds.... more
County gets grant for Teton Pass planning
A federal program intended to improve access to public lands has granted $300,000 to study transportation, access points and wildlife-vehicle collisions on Teton Pass.... more
COVID spread slows, vaccines open to those 18 and older
Registration remains available online.... more
Historical county divisions in Wyoming
When Wyoming Territory was formed in 1868, there were no major towns and the majority of citizens lived along the very new transcontinental railroad across the south.... more
DOI plans fossil fuel forum for March 25
The Department of the Interior just announced a virtual forum set for Thursday, March 25, as part of its “comprehensive review of the federal oil and gas program called for in Executive Order 14008.”... more
Big Piney students place at Wyoming State Science Fair
Students were interviewed virtually through a secure portal system from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. that day.... more
Historic snowstorm brings Wyoming to standstill
Southeastern Wyoming was at a standstill Monday in the aftermath of a record-breaking storm that left 30 inches of snow on Cheyenne.... more
Fishing for the Fight chosen as donation recipient
Fishing for the Fight has been named the 2021 Smiles for Life campaign local recipient by Pinedale Dental.... more
Historic avalanche season tests volunteer responders
It’s a deafening hush that surrounds the backcountry... more
Roberts joins G&F Commission
Roberts had applied years ago for the position and is happy to be on the commission.... more
Suspect in toddler death held without bond
Wyatt Dean Lamb, a suspect in the death of 2-year-old Athian Rivera, appeared March 4 in Laramie County District Court in relation to a domestic violence incident from February 2020.... more
Lawsuit seeks to halt health orders
A lawsuit against Park County’s public health officer and the governor seeks to immediately stop all current state COVID-19 health order restrictions.... more
Bousman applauds new program for direct aid to counties
The National Association of Counties applauded the inclusion of a new program to provide additional direct aid to public lands counties as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.... more
Political boundaries before Wyoming
Sublette County encompasses mostly the Upper Green River Valley and the Upper Hoback River. ... more
Addi Cunningham wins with her Peace Poster
Big Piney Middle School seventh-grader Addi Cunningham recently won the local Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Pinedale Lions Club.... more
21.4 pounder wins 2021 Derby
Calm conditions and good fishing welcomed participants in the 2021 Big Fish Winter Derby at Fremont Lake over the weekend.... more
Gov. Gordon to remove statewide mask requirement
Gov. Mark Gordon announced this morning that Wyoming will remove its statewide mask requiremtn and allow bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms to resume normal operations starting Tuesday, March 16.... more
COVID vaccine registration opens further
Registration for COVID-19 vaccinations has opened into Phase 1C in Sublette County.... more
The naming of Sublette County
In March of 1824, a group of 11 young men crossed South Pass entering the Green River Valley.... more
Disney family's Jackson Hole property subject of legal battle
Trustees for two grandchildren of Walt Disney have taken the first steps leading to development on Fall Creek Road property that is the object of a legal battle.... more
Wyoming's senators vote against Biden energy pick
Sen. John Barrasso cast a vote against President Joe Biden’s pick for energy secretary Thursday over concerns former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s leadership would “crush” Wyoming’s economy built on fossil fuels.... more
Sublette natives among Gordon's latest appointments
Gov. Gordon’s selections included three nominees and appointees with Sublette County roots.... more
Gordon rolls back more health restrictions
Health restrictions at personal-care services completely eliminated.... more
Biden administration stops half-million-acre Wyoming oil and gas sale
President Joe Biden’s Jan. 27 order to pause oil and gas leasing on federal lands hit Wyoming as the BLM postponed the auction of 383 parcels covering almost half a million acres.... more
Students of the Month honored
Gentri Greene, Maggie Allmon, Kenneth Demers and Reba Penfield all recognized.... more
New insights gleaned from Wardell Bison Trap study
Artifacts make up a central displace at the Green River Valley Museum in Big Piney.... more
Health Department warns against vaccine scams
The Wyoming Department of Health is asking residents to be vigilant about scammers promising expedited access to a COVID-19 vaccine in exchange for personal information over the phone.... more
Sublette uneasy about district consolidation bill
House Bill 0077 would reduce Wyoming's unified school districts to no more than 24 within the state – effectively making each county its own district for the majority of the state.... more
Mitchell honored for 20 years of commitment
She received an engraved crystal timepiece for her service.... more
Lease moratorium labeled as 'crushing', 'illegal' and 'necessary'
Wyoming reacts to pause on new oil and gas leasing made by Biden administration.... more
Delegation drafts different energy protection bills
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis, Rep. Cheney all bring legislation to the table for Wyoming amid energy lease moratorium.... more
SCSD9 posts state's fourth-best graduation rate
Dept. of Education anticipates budget crippling after seventh-straight year of graduation growth.... more
Wyoming leaders criticize pause to federal oil leasing
The order came as one of the Biden Administration's first acts.... more
Fan club ushers grizzly 399 plus 4 on trek toward den
People flock to see grizzly 399 before hibernation.... more
Judge stalls Wyo’s repayment of $47 million in oil lease revenue
Wyoming can first appeal Judge Ronald Bush’s decision to vacate the auctions.... more