As Wyoming maternity care continues to erode, lawmakers mull ‘Band-Aids’
• Legislative committee advances two of five measures aimed at maintaining delivery services. Critics questioned whether one of the two, which set off a lengthy abortion debate, belonged in the discussion. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com When Banner Health announced…
Lawmakers seek to remove soda, candy, spices and others from SNAP benefits
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the future of SNAP benefits, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is up in the air amid the federal government shutdown, Wyoming lawmakers…
I80 tunnel work continues, will reopen in November
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews are on schedule to open the westbound tunnel on Interstate 80 near Green River to traffic by the end of November. Crews have completed the concrete repair…
WYDOT begins collecting fuel tax from public EV charging stations
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation started collecting fuel tax and licensing fees from public electric vehicle charging stations around the state Oct. 1. In Wyoming statute, electricity is identified as an alternative fuel when used to…
WYDOT planning for long road ahead
• Legislative committee to discuss fuel tax hike By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working on its latest long-range transportation plan that will guide its road management…
LIEAP applications paused due to federal government shutdown
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Due to the federal government shutdown, the Wyoming Department of Family Services’ Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program is pausing the approval of new applications for the 2025-26 heating season. The program has been paused because…
Local control over gambling legislation advances
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Gaming advanced major reforms for pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, moving forward a bill granting local approval for simulcasting facilities and passing a…
WYDOT driver services statewide to close for two days for software installation
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services offices statewide will be temporarily closed for software installation and data conversion starting next week. Driver Services offices will close 30 minutes early Thursday, Oct. 16, and will remain closed…
What to know about applying for Wyoming’s property tax exemptions
• Several relief programs are now available to certain homeowners. Some require an application. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The application window is now open for several property tax relief programs in Wyoming, including exemptions for veterans, long-term…
$1.2 billion data center breaks ground in Cheyenne
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Another data center broke ground in Cheyenne on Tuesday, starting a $1.2 billion development on 115 acres at Campstool Business Park. Gov. Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick…