Candidates for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction offer opinions on school choice
By Hector Martinez The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Voters will have the choice of Republicans Chad Auer, Steve Harshman, Tom Kelly and Democrats Ana Cordova and Sergio Maldonado for Wyoming’s superintendent of public…
‘Thoroughly disappointed,’ Wyoming Game and Fish urges reversal of Grand Targhee expansion approval
• Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s decision triggered calls to eliminate a ski-area boundary expansion to protect fragile native bighorn sheep herd. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Wyoming wildlife managers were blunt in their objection to a Caribou-Targhee National Forest…
Food Bank of Wyoming launches To-Go Volunteer Projects
CHEYENNE (WNE) — With food insecurity rates at a more than 10-year high, Food Bank of Wyoming is introducing new ways to get involved, making it easier than ever for supporters to help ignite the power of community…
Runaway RV underscores dangers of Teton Pass
JACKSON (WNE) — As traffic slowed on the approach to Wilson around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a runaway motorhome towing a cargo trailer barreled down Teton Pass at an estimated 45 mph, prompting one witness to fear another deadly crash…
GOP candidates in Wyoming’s US House race self-fund campaigns to the tune of nearly $6 million
• Nearly 85% of all campaign funds so far have come from personal loans, which dominate individual contributions for hopeful Republican congressmen who’ve filed with the FEC. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com With about a month to go before…
Feds look to return grizzly management to Western states
By Victoria O’Brien Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Federal officials announced Tuesday a new proposal that would return the management of the threatened grizzly bear to the states. Under the proposal, the Department of the Interior…
In fiery meeting, Jackson town and Teton County officials vote to terminate deal with developer
By Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The breakup is official. The Town of Jackson and Teton County have parted ways with Pennrose, the developer both governments picked more than two years…
Property tax increases still capped at 4% — at least for now
By Charles Farmer Douglas Budget Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news…
City of Cheyenne approves Microsoft’s 3,460-acre annexation
• The proposal generated several hours of public comment from residents, elected officials and Microsoft workers and supporters, pushing the Monday night council meeting until nearly 2 a.m. By Alyssa Tolman Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange…
LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam
• A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com NATRONA COUNTY—Driving eastbound toward Martin’s Cove, Lloyd…