Council, residents strongly oppose ICE facility
By Rana Jones Kemmerer Gazette Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — Community members packed the latest city council meeting, in which Kemmerer City Councilmember Brantley Popp expressed gratitude for the community’s presence. “It was wonderful to see a packed…
State wants new abortion lawsuit to play out in Casper
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — State attorneys defending two new laws restricting abortion access in Wyoming want the case heard in Natrona County instead of Teton County. A motion for a change…
Food Bank of Wyoming seeking advisory council leaders
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Food Bank of Wyoming is inviting community-driven individuals to join its newly established Advisory Council. This opportunity will engage leaders across the state to further advance the Food Bank of Wyoming’s mission while playing a vital…
Wyoming PBS releases documentaries on former US Sen. Alan Simpson
CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming PBS has compiled a collection of documentaries featuring former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson and made them available on its YouTube Channel. Simpson died early Friday morning in Cody at the age of 93. Following…
AARP report: Elevated risks of fraud pervasive in U.S., Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — According to a new AARP Fraud Watch Network report, an estimated 141.5 million adults (42%) have had money or sensitive information stolen through fraud. The report highlights what U.S. adults are doing (or not doing) to…
I-80 traffic back to head-to-head in eastbound tunnel, work begins on cleaning
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has switched Interstate 80 traffic back to head-to-head in the eastbound tunnel, following the completion of paving operations at the west side crossovers at mile marker 90-91. WYDOT and contract…
Simpson, native son and towering influence, dies at 93
By Lew Freedman For the Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson, who charmed Wyoming and the nation while befriending presidents in a lifetime of public service, always keeping a twinkle in…
Wyoming Supreme Court abortion hearing scheduled for April
JACKSON (WNE) — Oral arguments for the abortion battle in the Wyoming Supreme Court have been scheduled for April 16. Supreme Court justices will hear from attorneys representing the state and the plaintiffs challenging two abortion bans passed by…
Hageman backs bill tossing 3.6 million acre Rock Springs land management plan
By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A bill introduced Monday in Congress and co-sponsored by Harriet Hageman would replace Biden-era land management guidelines for 3.6 million acres of federal land in southwest Wyoming…
Lummis, Hageman introduce yet another grizzly bear bill
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — With a new presidential administration in office, Wyoming’s Washington delegation is advancing new legislation to delist the Yellowstone area grizzly bear population. Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis,…