Federal officer charged with murder following Lander bar fight
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — A Bureau of Land Management law enforcement ranger and former Bureau of Indian Affairs officer faces up to life in prison after he allegedly killed…
As colleagues declare candidacies, Gordon say he’s focused on budget, not 2026 election
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — While many Wyoming politicians are turning their attention to the 2026 election, Gov. Mark Gordon said his focus is on the state budget. At the Wyoming Press…
Lummis endorses Hageman to succeed her in U.S. Senate
CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., on Thursday endorsed U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., to be her successor in the Senate. “I’m so proud to endorse my good friend, and a real workhorse for Wyoming, Harriet Hageman…
Wyoming lawmakers clash over where to stash $250M in surplus revenue
• Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee split Wednesday over whether to put the quarter of a billion dollars into temporary or permanent savings accounts. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Amid ongoing budget fights over spending, Wyoming lawmakers clashed…
19-year-old sentenced to 54 years in prison for role in friend’s murder
By Cali O’Hare Pinedale Roundup Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — Orion Donnie Owen Schlesinger, 19, was sentenced to 54 years to life in prison on Jan. 8 after he pleaded guilty to the charges of conspiracy to commit…
Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council ahead of budget session
• Despite pleas from Gov. Gordon and others, Joint Appropriations Committee debated whether economic development is the proper role of state government. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The primary budgeting arm of the Legislature voted Tuesday to defund the Wyoming…
Former State Superintendent Balow announces run for U.S. House
• Fifth-generation Wyomingite left the state in 2022 to become state superintendent in Virginia. By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow will run for Wyoming’s…
Degenfelder announces bid for governor after Trump endorsement
• As the top education official in the state for the past three years, Degenfelder has overseen several conservative education reforms. By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State Superintendent of Public Instruction…
Wyoming unemployment rate at 3.4% in November 2025
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in November 2025. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was slightly lower than its November 2024…
Wyoming’s top officials promise to reckon with ever-increasing wind projects, other development
• Residents complain state board has inadequately addressed concerns. Then, Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray get into ugly spat. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com For 2.5 hours Thursday, state officials heard testimony and emotional pleas…