Under pressure, Rocky Mountain Power trims fuel-cost rate hike
• The company’s electric customers in Wyoming are already paying the $80.6 million fuel ‘adjustment,’ which will expire in July. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s largest electricity provider, Rocky Mountain Power, has agreed to trim a temporary rate…
Firefighters prep to advocate in 2025 session
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, wildland firefighters are considering how they will advocate for their interests as bills concerning fire safety come before state lawmakers. “We…
Judge gives feds 45 days to decide on Yellowstone grizzly bears’ ‘threatened’ status
• The order’s Jan. 20 deadline means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s long-awaited grizzly bear proposal will likely come as the second Trump administration begins. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A judge has ordered federal wildlife officials to…
Uncertain future: Local school superintendents share thoughts on U.S. Department of Education
By Hector Martinez The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — President-elect Donald Trump’s Agenda 47 campaign pledged to close the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., in an effort to send all education work back to…
Tribal protesters rally against ‘downright theft’ posed by power plant transfer
• Crowd gathered with megaphones and signs in front of Sen. John Barrasso’s Riverton office demanding tribal consultation on the measure. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com RIVERTON—About 50 people gathered in front of U.S. Sen. John Barrasso’s office Thursday…
WDE seeks public comment on proposed education standards
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the 2024 Proposed Wyoming Standards for World Languages & Cultures, Math Extended, and Science Extended. Comments can be provided by attending a virtual meeting or submitting…
Shelter JH plans to expand statewide
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Shelter JH announced Tuesday evening at its end-of-the-year celebration in Jackson that it is turning its attention to the rest of the state. The housing advocacy organization…
Game and Fish grapples with evolving gun tech
• Guns that shoot arrows and bullets, high-powered scopes and suppressors are requiring Game and Fish to reconsider how it approaches technology. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —- Kenneth Roberts looked down…
Barrasso visits Wyoming National Guard in Middle East on Thanksgiving
CASPER (WNE) — The Wyoming National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery Forward had a special guest for Thanksgiving dinner. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso traveled out of the country to celebrate Thanksgiving with the first full battalion deployment in…
Teton County still nation’s wealthiest with $471,751 average annual income
• Resident analyst dissects effects of state’s tax structure, federal tax cuts, COVID, investment income and remote work on wealth in Jackson Hole. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Federal data shows the average per capita income for…