University will take over carbon capture test site
• Move comes after two projects break ground near Gillette By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources is taking over management of the state’s leading carbon capture test…
Wyoming to expect an average to normal fire season
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wildfire season can cause concern for the general public, especially considering the increase in damage done by fires in the West. In spite of this, the state of…
Alleged arsonist of Casper reproductive health clinic pleads not guilty
Lorna Green faces 5 and 20 years in prison if convicted. Her trial is set for July 24. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE— Alleged arsonist Lorna Green stood in a floor-length dress printed with Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night…
Wyoming sues over feds’ tardiness on grizzly delisting decision
A Gov. Mark Gordon-led petition targeting the U.S. Department of Interior is intended to compel action on the state’s earlier petition. Ultimately, the goal is for Wyoming to gain control over — and hunt — its grizzly bears. By…
Legislative Update for the Week of June 5
UPCOMING MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF June 5: COMMITTEE NAME Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources WHEN 6/5/2023 – 6/6/2023, 8:30 AM WHERE Eastern Wyoming College, C Tech 101 CITY Torrington, Wyoming NOTES …
Rare Element Resources gears up to build demo plant
• Local mining outfit awaits “last piece of the puzzle” for plant permit By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE — It’s been more than seven years since Rare Element Resources (RER) was forced to put a…
Schools chief enters lands debate
• Degenfelder says federal plan would mean drop in education revenue By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In April, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would allow conservation groups to lease federal lands…
Rawlins wins $500K for brownfield revitalization
Cleaning up hazards at abandoned and otherwise “unloved” properties will help lift entire community, town official says By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Rawlins will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant to develop cleanup and revitalization plans for some 20 properties…
Rock Springs police arrest Utah woman for running over man at gas station
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A death that occurred one evening at the Kum & Go on 1540 9th St. is being investigated by the Rock Springs Police Department. Public information officer Elizabeth Coontz said Rene Irisrose Daniels, 46, of…
Wyoming spends record $4.2 million to kill coyotes, other predators
• Ammunition, gas, aviation fuel price hikes drive costs higher as hard winter boosts interest in coyote culls By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Wyoming will spend more than $4 million to kill coyotes, wolves, ravens, skunks and other “nuisance animals”…