Average gas prices rocket up more than 43 cents a gallon in past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 43.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.27 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 50 cents per…
JAC debates government’s role in business growth vs. infrastructure
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — On Friday, state lawmakers discussed whether the government’s role in economic development should focus primarily on water, sewer and road infrastructure, or on broader business investment….
Byron hardens stance against housing mitigation fees, solidifying split with Teton County officials
• Rep. previously implored town and county officials to reform housing fees. By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After recommending Teton County officials exempt more residential homes from fees that support affordable…
Judge partially blocks 2026 Wyoming abortion ban, halting enforcement of most restrictive provisions
By Dylan Farrell Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —- Two days after a hearing on abortion advocates’ request to temporarily block Wyoming’s latest abortion ban, Natrona County District Court Judge Daniel Forgey granted the plaintiffs’ motion—partially….
Ur-Energy starts uranium production in Wyoming
CASPER (WNE) — Ur-Energy Inc. on Thursday announced it has started uranium mining at its Shirley Basin site in Carbon County, expanding U.S. production of the fuel used for nuclear energy. The company is now collecting uranium from its…
WYDOT outlines strategy to address $600M deficit projections
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As construction costs continue to rise, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is concerned about its funding capacity to maintain safe roads and bridges in the future….
Wyoming Business Council meets to set strategy for uncertain future
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the future of the Wyoming Business Council remains uncertain after it came under fire during the recent legislative session, its board members met Tuesday to discuss…
Increasing demand for water strains Upper Snake River system
• Wyoming senior assistant AG says Snake water won’t be tapped to boost dwindling supply threatening infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin. By Rebecca Huntington, WyoFile.com Tapping Snake River water to solve the crisis facing the Colorado River…
Wildfire protection certificate expands to Wyoming homeowners
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As Wyoming approaches another wildfire season, a research institute has expanded a program to help homeowners reduce fire risk in the state. The Insurance Institute for Business…
Feds order Flaming Gorge drop to save imperiled Lake Powell from potential structural failure
• Record-breaking heat and historically low snowpack have reduced water storage on the Colorado River system to 36%, officials say. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Federal officials formally announced Friday they will draw an extra 660,000 to 1 million…