Latest redistricting plan: Add 3 more lawmakers
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Lawmakers are considering increasing the size of the Legislature to 62 representatives and 31 senators after discussion during a months-long redistricting process has often resulted in gridlock. For…
Nuclear project could be the catalyst for economic diversification
By Greg Johnson Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Last summer’s bombshell announcement that Wyoming will be home to a first-of-its-kind nuclear demonstration project has energized the Cowboy State’s efforts to wean itself from dependence on fossil fuels….
Secretary of state refers Zwonitzer complaint to the House
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan has referred a complaint lodged against Rep. Dan Zwonitzer (R-Cheyenne) to the Wyoming House of Representatives. The complaint, lodged by Zwonitzer’s own party, concerns his residency status. “After consultation with…
Court to rule on state superintendent of public instruction case today
By Hannah Black Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A U.S. District Court judge said Wednesday morning the court would rule on a temporary restraining order seeking to halt the governor’s appointment of a new state superintendent…
Man rams into patrol car, leads deputy on chase
GILLETTE (WNE) — Anthony Kluesner, 54, was arrested early Wednesday morning after he led a Campbell County Sheriff’s deputy on a car chase, rammed into his patrol car and escaped on foot. The deputy saw a pickup truck driving in…
UW programs receive donation
LARAMIE (WNE) — More than $1 million will bolster the University of Wyoming marching band and nursing programs, thanks to a donation from alum Susie McMurry. Throughout the years, the McMurry family has donated millions of dollars to UW’s College…
Wyoming Highway Patrol struggles to recruit, retain staff
By Hannah Black Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With the rising cost of living far outpacing state wages, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says it can’t keep up. In a letter posted Dec. 16 to the organization’s Facebook…
Eastern Shoshone record more than 4,000 words
By Sofia Jeremias, WyoFile.com For the last two weeks Robyn Rofkar has been waking up in the cold darkness of 3 a.m., rising early to begin simmering beans or baking blueberry muffins, making sure the 20 Shoshone speakers gathered in…
New record: More than half a million people boarded planes at Jackson Hole Airport in 2021
JACKSON (WNE) — More than half a million people flew out of Jackson Hole in 2021 — a new record for Jackson Hole Airport. In the past few years, massive crowds have descended on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Enplanements at…
Halverson applies for State Superintendent
The Wyoming Republican Party accepted applications from those who wish to be considered to fill the vacancy left by former Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. BALOW RESIGNS TO TAKE VIRGINIA POSITION– The deadline to submit application materials expired at…