Judge rules commissioners lacked authority for horse racing resolution
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — A district judge has ruled that the Campbell County Commissioners exceeded their authority when they passed a resolution last year revoking previous resolutions that approved off-track betting operations….
Man dies after high-speed chase
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 66-year-old man died Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that crossed from Wyoming into northern Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol said. At about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, the Colorado State Patrol began pursuing the vehicle, which was…
Wyoming prepares to ‘electrify’ roadways
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Patrick Lawson of Riverton was in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model S 100D Ludicrous between Rawlins and Laramie on Interstate 80 last week, but it was the car that was doing the driving. “It’s…
Skier rescued off Mount Owen
JACKSON (WNE) — A backcountry skier who spent the night on the East Prong of Mount Owen was rescued by helicopter Friday morning in a short-haul operation by Grand Teton National Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue. The…
Deputy shot, suspect killed after robbery at LCCC
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A sheriff’s deputy is in the hospital and a suspect has been killed following a call to the authorities about an alleged robbery of a student at Laramie County Community College, local officials said Saturday night. Earlier…
Sage grouse farming flies forward, hoping to dodge a crash
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com POWELL — Owls were to blame for the sage grouse carcasses that littered the grassy flight pen floors some mornings. At night the birds of prey would perch atop the pens. With an innate fear of raptors,…
Man turns himself in after police ask public for tips on elk statue damage
JACKSON (WNE) — A man suspected of damaging a bronze elk statue in front of a Jackson bar has turned himself in, according to Jackson police. The Jackson Police Department reported receiving numerous tips from the community after releasing photos…
Biden moves on gas prices met with Wyo. skepticism
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — President Joe Biden’s latest moves to try to tamp down surging prices for gasoline were generally met with skepticism here in Wyoming. The wholesale market for oil also…
Money for nontraditional students not immediately available
By Carrie Haderlie Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Although the framework for a new scholarship program for nontraditional students in Wyoming is now in place, no awards will be made until the state’s endowment fund reaches $50…
Session sees some wins for blockchain
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — This past session of the Legislature was a mostly productive time for Wyoming’s burgeoning digital money industry. These organizations use massive amounts of computing power – along with…