Reduction to elk herds even more important without reimbursement plan
• A serious rural issue By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last year, the Game and Fish Department removed more than 100 head of elk from rangeland in southeastern Wyoming, salvaged the meat and…
‘Path of the Pronghorn’ protections advance despite industry opposition
• Conservationists, oil and gas industry debate merits of state protection. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After two hours, John Masterson had read the room. The oil and gas industry was fighting…
Governor vetoes charter school bill
• Legislature fails to override decision By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An attempt to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto over a bill that allowed charter schools to receive and apply for federal…
What do you do when scammers pretend to be cops?
By Samir Knox Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Multiple people have reportedly been targeted by a scam in which a caller poses as a member of the Laramie County Sheriff ’s Office, going as…
The end of most ‘gun-free zones’ draws near in Wyoming as lawmakers shoot down exemptions
• Before passing the legislation, the Wyoming Senate rejected two amendments: One proposed giving public hospitals the authority to regulate firearms, another would have required concealed-carriers to notify school district superintendents. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—When Rep. Karlee…
Gov. Gordon signs outdoor recreation funding bill into law
• Law creates board that will award money from state’s outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund to infrastructure and access projects. The program is intended to give the state more say in the growth and impacts of the burgeoning…
Governor to have options for property tax relief bills
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon will have the option to choose from several bills which to sign to provide property tax relief in Wyoming. All bills differ on approach on…
Legislature manages to pass state budget in session’s last hours
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Hours before the end of the session, and days after a failed first round of negotiation, the Wyoming Legislature passed a budget for the 2025-26 biennium…
Hughes foundation announces $15 million for Habitat homes
JACKSON (WNE) — The Hughes Charitable Foundation on Thursday announced plans to give $15 million to Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area for affordable housing in northern South Park. The family foundation’s matching-based “challenge grant” comes two days…
Three more property tax bills pass on third reading in House, Senate
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Beginning with dozens of property tax bills to consider a month ago, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a final three by a Thursday afternoon deadline. On…