Scholars try to check pro-nuclear narrative
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Nuclear energy is hot right now — figuratively speaking. The world’s biggest banks, nations and companies are all lining up behind the so-called nuclear renaissance to the tune…
Public comment on Alpine charter school raises concerns
JACKSON (WNE) — Public comments submitted by Alpine residents to the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board were largely critical of the American Preparatory Academy. Of the 52 written comments submitted to the board at the end of September, only…
Average gasoline prices down again in Wyoming in the past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.18 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 7 cents…
Wyoming utility sends help to Helene survivors
CASPER (WNE) —- Hurricane Helene has impacted 10 states and affected areas as far as 400 miles from its landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region. In response to a plea for help from Georgia Power, Rocky Mountain Power is sending…
DCI creates cold case database
RIVERTON (WNE) — When Kathleen Pehringer’s daughter came home from school, her mother wasn’t there. Kathleen’s purse and glasses were gone, but her vehicle was parked on the street outside. Known as a responsible and punctual woman who took…
High winds, humidity help Pack Trail Fire run seven miles in one day
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As high winds ripped through western Wyoming Friday night and Saturday, the Pack Trail Fire continued to expand east, closer to a road firefighters are using as…
State awaits merger ruling
• Regulators fear merger of Albertsons, Kroger chains would reduce competition By Phil Ellsworth Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A proposed merger that could have a major impact on Wyoming’s grocery landscape is headed to…
Town of Alpine to consider moratorium
JACKSON (WNE) — The Town of Alpine will hold a special hearing on Oct. 9 to consider an emergency moratorium on commercial development and annexation requests. A town Planning and Zoning Commission resolution called for the emergency moratorium, citing…
Search for Yellowstone hiker moves from rescue to recovery mode
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park search and rescue teams are switching into “recovery” mode and scaling back their efforts after 11 days of looking for Austin King. The 22-year-old Minnesota man was last heard from on Sept. 17…
Energy bill assistance program now accepting applications
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Concerned about paying winter heating bills? The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is now accepting online applications for the 2024-2025 season. LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible, low-income Wyoming families, seniors…