Bridger-Teton contains 2 more blazes amid ‘high’ fire danger
JACKSON (WNE) — Firefighters responded Monday to two fires on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, including one that led passersby to report smoke on Teton Pass. Fire crews and a forest firefighting engine responded to the smoke report, which…
Lander man arrested in fatal crash
RIVERTON (WNE) — A 33-year-old Lander man was arrested on charges alleging he roared through a red light Wednesday night in Riverton while driving drunk and crashed into another passenger vehicle, killing the two occupants. Michael Odom is…
Judge backs Gordon on property tax cap question — for now
• Meanwhile, the legal battle over a 4% tax cap passed by lawmakers is far from over. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The State Board of Equalization must certify residential property tax values in Wyoming, a Laramie County…
Republican governor hopefuls tout conservative bona fides at Wyoming GOP debate
• Barlow, Bien and Degenfelder answered questions about recent court rulings and how they would defend the state from federal government overreach. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com DUBOIS—Sen. Eric Barlow, Col. Brent Bien and Superintendent Megan Degenfelder fielded questions…
Lawmakers mull solutions to rising healthcare costs
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers and health care leaders gathered last week for the debut of the Legislature’s Health Insurance Affordability Task Force, a group charged with untangling the complexities…
Water guzzlers may provide critical relief for wildlife during drought
• How much these human-made oases help and whether they’re appropriate is still up for debate. By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com Dug into the ground, with views as far away as the Continental Divide, rests a fiberglass tub that…
Incoming UW president unveils his vision as trustees tackle budget challenges
By Rachel Finch Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved new budget measures Wednesday while incoming President Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves unveiled a sweeping leadership reorganization aimed at improving communications…
Grand Teton National Park kills black bear amid raft of early summer ursine conflict
• At least five black bears have obtained human food this season. By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Grand Teton National Park has seen elevated bear conflict — and bear activity —…
Severe drought stresses Wyoming ranches, agriculture
By Shiloh Martin Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — “This drought is probably as bad as I’ve seen in my life operating as a rancher,” said Dustin Taylor, the owner of Meeteetse’s E Spear Ranch. Taylor normally…
BLM approves Shute Creek CO2 disposal and pipeline project
KEMMERER (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management recently approved the Shute Creek 7-34 carbon dioxide disposal project in Lincoln and Sweetwater counties. The well will be more than 18,000 feet deep and will permanently sequester excess carbon…