Meeteetse bullfighter recovering from NFR injury
By Jonny Clinton Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — It may mean a career change is in order for anyone else who is attacked at work and suffers fractures to both bones in the lower left leg, but…
US census shows Wyoming lags in growth
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A number of the top ten states with the largest population growth from 2020 to 2021 were Wyoming’s neighbors, but the Cowboy State fell far behind. Half of the…
Wyoming State Parks will start collecting sales tax
GILLETTE (WNE) -– As of Jan. 1, Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails will begin collecting sales and lodging taxes to comply with state law. Tax rates vary by county and will be collected on fees for overnight camping,…
Business group to lawmakers: No new taxes
By Hannah Black and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As revenue from Wyoming’s natural resources industry continues to wane, state legislators are considering alternative options for funding state services, and at least one business…
Coal enjoys 2021 resurgence
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The coal industry has had an unexpectedly good year. After tumbling 18% in 2020 compared to 2019, U.S. thermal coal use is expected to climb 21% through the end…
Jackson Hole Airport construction starts Jan. 3
JACKSON (WNE) — The new year will be one of great change for Jackson Hole Airport, with the runway closing April 11 through June 27 for repaving. But the airport’s security checkpoints and hold room will get their makeovers first….
Woman charged after crashing into cars, boulder
PINEDALE (WNE) — A Pinedale woman on supervised probation is again in jail after a series of incidents that started late Tuesday night, Dec.7, after she ran out of gas and continued the next morning with her arrest on new…
Hearings set in Jackson meth production case
JACKSON (WNE) — Two defendants in an alleged meth production case will appear in Teton County Circuit Court for preliminary hearings early next week. The two men — Timothy Ritter, 43, and William “Ian” Whipple, 52 — were arrested Dec….
Uranium company purchase could boost production
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Uranium production in the Powder River Basin could be on the upswing after Uranium Energy Corp. acquired Uranium One Americas, in a deal closed on Monday. The sale consisted…
Worland to appeal 2020 census
WORLAND (WNE) —The final Worland City Council meeting of 2021 opened Tuesday night with a statement to the community from Mayor Jim Gill. Gill said the 2021 year has been a challenge for many in the community due to the…