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…
$74M for fires: Wyoming braces for next fire season
By Marit Gookin Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — This past year was one of Wyoming’s worst fire years on record, Gov. Mark Gordon told the press in a post-legislative session interview. More than 850,000 acres burned,…
Mothers urge change to law regarding adults stalking minors
By Chase Vialpando Glenrock Independent Via- Wyoming News Exchange GLENROCK —Two Glenrock mothers who allege their teenage children were harassed and stalked for over a year by another parent within the community took their concern for their kids all…
Wyoming Insight reports decrease in tax collections, mining but increase in employment
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s total sales and use tax collections have decreased year-over-year and mining collections continue to fall, according to the latest edition of Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy index and business indicators report for the…
Veterans, federal workers say layoffs at VA cause chaos, limit care
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Former and current employees of the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center are raising concerns about a chaotic onslaught of employee terminations induced by the Department of…