Wyoming Outdoor Council director: Legislators should enact laws to regulate sprawling data centers
By Buzzy Hassrick and Daniel Rasmussen Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Although the city of Cody hasn’t been approached about locating a data center here, the topic of such a business is on people’s minds….
Average gas prices edge up slightly in Wyoming in the past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.42 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 8.8 cents per…
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…