Wyoming has a nursing shortage. What’s causing it?
By Calla Shosh Casper Star Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange Data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing ranks Wyoming as fourth for the lowest number of nurses per 100,000 people. Only Georgia, Washington and Utah ranked higher…
Sheriff proposes using ICE income to fund raises for deputies
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — During a June 25 special county commission meeting, Uinta County Sheriff Andy Kopp requested pay raises for his agency and updated the commissioners about a new revenue…
Survey: 36% of Teton County residents say tourism’s benefits outweigh drawbacks
By Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Jackson Hole residents still aren’t stoked about tourism. But they are feeling slightly less bitter about visitors and their impacts than they were three years ago. That’s…
Gordon brings ‘CHANGE’ nationwide with education commission
CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is starting to bring his educational dreams to life on a national scale with the introduction of his Education Commission of the States initiative. Gordon was named chairman of the commission in December…
Plans for big hotel in Jackson include automated underground parking
By Alex Viveros Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The latest big building proposal to appear in front of the Jackson Town Council has a unique elevator pitch. Literally. Conceptual plans for a proposed hotel in…
WyoGives provides once-a-year boost to critical Wyoming organizations
• Support impactful nonprofits on Wednesday — and consider WyoFile among them. By Daniel Kenah, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s biggest single day of charitable giving — WyoGives — is this Wednesday, July 16th. An initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network,…
New local government investments takes effect this week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Legislation enabling local governments across the state to invest in equities as part of their broader financial strategies became effective on Tuesday, July 1. Senate File 145, championed by Sen. Tara Nethercott, R-Cheyenne, during the 2025…
Wyoming expected to see $686M deficit in education spending
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s education spending is expected to outpace its revenue by more than half a billion dollars by the 2029-30 biennium, according to a long-term revenue forecast…
Concealed carry allowed in many Wyoming state government buildings starting Tuesday
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Starting Tuesday, Wyomingites will be allowed to carry guns into state government buildings, with some exceptions including courthouses and law enforcement facilities. On June 17, the Wyoming State Building Commission — composed of the governor,…
Census estimates show Wyoming faces rapid population aging
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.2% between July 2023 and July 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. By comparison, Wyoming’s total population only grew 0.4% during the year. The…