Governor unveils state grant resources for communities
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon announced the launch of a grant assistance program that will increase access to federal funding and support grants management in communities across the state….
Contemplating growing crowds, Grand Teton National Park wants to hear from you
• Park seeks comment on ‘visitor use and experience’ as part of process to design for the future. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com With all signs pointing to more people clamoring to hike Grand Teton National Park’s iconic trails, drink…
Forest service calls in more resources to fight Horse Creek Fire
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton National Forest called in more resources Thursday to help fight the Horse Creek Fire about 20 miles southwest of Bondurant. The lightning-caused fire was discovered July 1. It is 35 acres in size and burning…
Boom-and-bust cycle produced resilient innovators itching for a Wyoming nuclear energy industry
• The state granted $20 million to nuclear energy giant BWXT to establish a microreactor manufacturing base here. A network of sophisticated service and manufacturing shops is added bonus. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com GILLETTE—Mike Wandler strolled from shop…
Alpine plane crash sheds light on turbulence over fly-in subdivision
• Residents say the air traffic is noisy, uncontrolled and obscene in its opulence. By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — At the height of Independence Day, Palisades Reservoir hummed with boats and…
Rancher compensation bill for hungry elk rises from ashes as proposed rule change
• State agency proposes regulation change to address damage to dry rangelands in the wake of a controversial bill’s death. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com When grass on private land intended for livestock gets munched first by elk —…
Barrasso, Hageman decline to debate, opponents frustrated
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Challenging candidates are frustrated after incumbents U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., declined to appear in a primary debate hosted by Wyoming PBS,…
Canyon Village starts to reopen in wake of July 4 shootout
By Jackson Hole News&Guide staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Visitor services remain limited at Canyon Village following a fatal exchange of gunfire July 4 in Yellowstone National Park that left a 28-year-old man dead and a park…
WyoGives provides nonprofits coordinated way to raise money
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Nonprofit Network has created a program called Wyo-Gives that accentuates these traits through a 24-hour day of giving once a year in July. The program, created in 2017 and executed for the first time in…
Recreation fees increasing for some Wyoming public lands
• Camping rates, day-use fees, cabin rental costs climbing to try to keep pace with maintenance and expenses. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Campground fees, day-use costs and cabin rental rates are climbing across many Wyoming public lands this…