Gordon signs updated executive order on sage-grouse management
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday replaced a long-standing executive order with a new one designed to conserve the greater sage-grouse and maintain state management authority over the bird, a news release from Gordon’s office said….
Community concerns highlight Wyoming Outdoor Council forum in Laramie
By Carolina Boelter Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Wyoming Outdoor Council hosted a public forum in the Albany County Public Library Monday evening with a focus on hyperscale data centers and what their growth…
Wyoming’s average gas prices up by 6.5 cents a gallon in past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.39 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 19.4 cents…
Drought leads to ‘unprecedented’ black bear conflicts in Wyoming
Wildlife officials plead with homeowners to secure food and trash as black bears range into cities, campgrounds looking for sustenance. By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com The 5-year-old black bear had a routine. At nightfall, she would climb down out…
Oil and gas leases threaten big game migration routes, lawsuit claims
• Energy development will kick Sublette pronghorn, Baggs mule deer and other wildlife while they’re down, conservationists assert. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The federal government broke environmental laws when it leased 179 square miles in Wyoming for…
Cam Sholly leaving Yellowstone
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly will be leaving the park at the end of the month, following 30 years in federal service including eight as superintendent. Sholly is leaving for a job as chief…
Fall Creek campsite wrecked
JACKSON (WNE) — Bridger-Teton National Forest employees and volunteers have removed more than 500 pounds of garbage this summer from a campsite south of Munger Mountain. That garbage has included alcohol cans and bottles, fireworks, burned tires, car parts…
WYDOT moves to restrict RVs, trailers on Teton Pass
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Starting this fall, drivers of certain heavy vehicles will be prohibited from using Teton Pass unless they complete a new self-certification program, the Wyoming Department of Transportation…
Wyoming’s congressional delegation backs Trump’s ACA refunds plan
By Owen Houtakker Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Thursday morning, President Donald Trump announced the Working Families Obamacare Refunds, through which he promised to return hundreds of millions in alleged overcharges collected during the…
WYDOT plans new Teton Pass warnings
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Wyoming Department of Transportation will install stronger brake check, low gear and escape ramp warnings on Teton Pass beginning Sept. 21, addressing several concerns raised…