Wyoming to appeal ruling on education funding
• Finding the Wyoming Legislature unconstitutionally underfunds schools, a judge ordered the state to adjust education spending in a February decision. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Wyoming will appeal the February court decision that found the state unconstitutionally underfunded public…
Simpson’s integrity, humor and humility honored at celebration of life
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Honoring the life of his younger brother, 94-year-old Pete Simpson stood from his wheelchair to deliver a speech as the hundreds in attendance stood and applauded…
BLM approves southwest Wyoming carbon sequestration project
RAWLINS (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management issued a decision record and finding of no significant impact approving a subsurface right-of-way for the Southwest Wyoming Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Project. Wednesday’s decision authorizes Moxa Carbon Storage, LLC, to explore…
Spring semester enrollment increases at UW
LARAMIE (WNE) — Enhanced efforts to recruit and retain students have led to a 1.4% increase in the University of Wyoming’s spring semester enrollment compared to last year. The 10,388 students enrolled on the 15th day of classes are…
Food Bank of Wyoming stays positive despite $535,000 grant cut
• USDA eliminates Covid-era funds By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Despite a $535,000 grant cut, the Food Bank of Wyoming is more determined than ever to fight the severity…
First grizzly bear of 2025 spotted in Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park
JACKSON (WNE) — Bears are emerging from hibernation in western Wyoming, leaving their pawprints in the melting snow in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks. A Grand Teton National Park employee observed a grizzly bear near Flagg Ranch…
Grizzlies killed record high number of cattle in Wyoming, 2024 data shows
• Despite some experimental attempts to reduce depredation, state biologists report that last year was riddled with strife, especially between bears and domestic livestock in the Upper Green rangeland complex. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Every year is a…
With $4M for seven reservation projects, grantees hope to boost Wind River’s outdoor profile
Nearly half of 2025 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Program grants will go to projects on the Wind River Reservation, where advocates see a prime destination with room for visitors. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com The 2.2-million-acre Wind River Indian Reservation encompasses…
Vandals paint swastikas on Tesla charging station in Rock Springs
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) – A Tesla charging station in Rock Springs was recently targeted by vandals with spray paint. On Saturday, the Rock Springs Police Department received a call about vandalism to the Tesla charging stations at the White…
With passage of HB211, Game and Fish encourages safe hunting practices
SHERIDAN (WNE) — The passage of House Bill 211, which amends Wyoming Statute 23-3-306 regarding shooting wildlife from vehicles, took effect in February following Gov. Mark Gordon’s official signature. Although the amendment does relax some of the statutes for…