Lawmakers, local leaders explore taxes, water policy, economic development
By Rachel Finch Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — State lawmakers and municipal leaders closed out the 2026 Wyoming Association of Municipalities Summer Conference with a wide-ranging discussion on Friday about local government funding, water, housing, economic…
Average gas prices down nearly 7 cents per gallon in Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.26 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 11.6 cents per…
Carbon County deputy was shot ‘several times,’ suspect dead after incident in Baggs
• The officer’s condition and the cause of the suspect’s death remained unknown Tuesday. By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com A Carbon County deputy was shot “several times” Monday in Baggs after responding to a report of a…
Lawmakers revive proposal to remove Wyoming property taxes
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Lawmakers are once again considering a proposal to ditch property taxes for an increase in sales taxes for Wyomingites. On Monday, the Joint Revenue Committee discussed the proposal…
Barlow calls for more responsive, accessible state government
CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday at the Wyoming Association of Municipalities Gubernatorial Forum, Eric Barlow announced a plan to establish five regional offices for the governor across the state, bringing government closer to the people who need it. “Cheyenne…
Lawmakers address Wyoming Business Council’s future
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With the future of the Wyoming Business Council still uncertain, lawmakers met Friday to continue discussions on how to handle the statewide economic development agency. During…
Grilled in D.C., Forest Service chief says agency is ahead of fire season hiring goals
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The U.S. Forest Service is ahead of its hiring goals for the 2026 wildfire season, which has already begun in Jackson Hole and other parts of the…
Wyoming GOP sues state, challenges constitutionality of ban on pre-primary candidate endorsements
• State law prohibits political parties from financially backing one of their candidates over another before the primary election. The GOP says that’s unconstitutional. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The Wyoming Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging…
As park fees go to DC, Yellowstone, Grand Teton face $1.5B backlog
• Interior Department says it has ‘many funding sources available’ to cover road repairs, water and wastewater systems, trails and campgrounds. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Major national park units in Wyoming face a combined $1.6 billion…
Game and Fish asks public to comment on State Wildlife Action Plan
GILLETTE (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking the public to comment on a draft version of Wyoming’s 2027 State Wildlife Action Plan, also known as SWAP. Public comment will be accepted through July 27. And…