With Iran War, Wyoming’s helium value rises
By Denny Dart Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Much of the world’s helium comes from Qatar, but due to the war in Iran, Qatar cannot currently extract or ship helium. Fortunately, there is abundant helium…
Wyoming’s average gasoline prices rise another 24 cents in past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 24 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 98.6 cents per…
Carnivore conflicts: 2025 report explores challenges for special team
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Bears continued to dominate Wyoming large carnivore conflict reports in 2025, accounting for nearly six times more warden-confirmed conflicts than wolves and mountain lions combined. Bears were involved…
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
• Lawmakers fully fund the agency — and then some. But health care advocates say the status quo still comes up short. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to…
$43 Million Lost to Scammers in Wyoming in 2024
By Elliott Deins Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — In 2024, Wyoming residents lost $43 million to scams, Bank of Commerce and CEO Copper France told Saratoga seniors last week. “You’re not alone,” he said. “Just understand…
Men plead not guilty to abusing moose
EVANSTON (WNE) — Three men accused of roping, riding and dragging an aged and feeble moose were arraigned in the Third District Court on Tuesday, March 17. Justin Martin, 54, his son Range Martin, 23, of Uinta County and…
WYDOT returns to finish work on the Green River tunnel
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation, with contract crews from Casper Electric, will be closing the eastbound tunnel near Green River in preparation for head-to-head traffic beginning Monday, March 23. The closure will allow crews to…
What you need to know about the Wyoming Legislature’s just completed budget session
By Maggie Mullen, Maya Shimizu Harris, Katie Klingsporn, Dustin Bleizeffer, Mike Koshmrl and Angus M. Thuermer, Jr., WyoFile.com When Gov. Mark Gordon stood to deliver his annual State of the State address on Feb. 9, it appeared budget cuts…
Jury duty scam hits Sweetwater County
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Local residents are being warned of a jury duty scam involving fraudulent phone calls and letters. According to a March 11 press release from the city of Green River, scammers are claiming victims have been…
(Audio Only) – Lady Braves tip-off State against Thunder Basin
The Star Valley Lady Braves will tip off their 2026 run at the 4A State Basketball Tournament against the Thunder Basin Bolts at 3:30 p.m. in Casper from Casper College. Audio-only coverage will be provided here and on Swift 98…