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Runaway RV underscores dangers of Teton Pass

  JACKSON (WNE) — As traffic slowed on the approach to Wilson around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a runaway motorhome towing a cargo trailer barreled down Teton Pass at an estimated 45 mph, prompting one witness to fear another deadly crash…

GOP candidates in Wyoming’s US House race self-fund campaigns to the tune of nearly $6 million

  • Nearly 85% of all campaign funds so far have come from personal loans, which dominate individual contributions for hopeful Republican congressmen who’ve filed with the FEC.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com With about a month to go before…

Feds look to return grizzly management to Western states

  By Victoria O’Brien Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Federal officials announced Tuesday a new proposal that would return the management of the threatened grizzly bear to the states. Under the proposal, the Department of the Interior…

In fiery meeting, Jackson town and Teton County officials vote to terminate deal with developer

    By Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange   JACKSON — The breakup is official. The Town of Jackson and Teton County have parted ways with Pennrose, the developer both governments picked more than two years…

Property tax increases still capped at 4% — at least for now

    By Charles Farmer Douglas Budget  Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news…

City of Cheyenne approves Microsoft’s 3,460-acre annexation

  • The proposal generated several hours of public comment from residents, elected officials and Microsoft workers and supporters, pushing the Monday night council meeting until nearly 2 a.m.   By Alyssa Tolman Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange…

LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam

  • A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com NATRONA COUNTY—Driving eastbound toward Martin’s Cove, Lloyd…

Bison gores 65-year-old in Yellowstone National Park

  By Riley Zeleznik Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A man was launched several feet in the air by a bison Friday in Yellowstone National Park. The 65-year-old man was injured by a bison in Bridge…

Wyoming’s average gasoline prices notch back up slightly in past week

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 36 cents per…

Yellowstone National Park visitation statistics drop in June

  CODY (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park hosted 903,025 recreation visits last month, down 3% from June 2025 (928,250 recreation visits). Visitation in June 2026 also showed a 4% decrease from June 2021 (938,845 recreation visits). The park’s record-breaking year…