BLM proposes sale of public lands in Sweetwater County
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — In a move aimed at streamlining operations and optimizing resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has revealed plans for the sale of 307.5 acres of public lands in Sweetwater County. PacifiCorp, the intended buyer, seeks…
Wyoming Health Department: Don’t let ticks steal warm-weather enjoyment
CHEYENNE (WNE) — With tick season quickly approaching, the Wyoming Department of Health says simple steps can help residents protect themselves and their family members from potentially serious tick-borne illnesses. Courtney Tillman, an epidemiologist with WDH, said past records…
Death puts focus on unsheltered persons in Rock Springs
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — The cause of a local man’s death remains unknown. According to the Rock Springs Police Department, the body of a man was found under the Hancock Bridge…
Mowing cross-country lawns for a cause
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange Most Green River residents probably didn’t notice the black and yellow van that pulled onto Stephens Street, the young man who climbed out of it with a colorful lawnmower,…
Kirk Young named as new president for Western Wyoming Community College
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rock Spring Rocket-Miner Via-Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the college’s next president, Dr. Kirk Young during the board’s regular meeting on…
Wyoming leaders balk at new federal rules that put coal on the ropes.
By Zakary Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange The Biden Administration on Thursday imposed a sweeping new suite of environmental regulations including a requirement for coal-fired power plants to capture 90% of their greenhouse gas emissions by 2039, a big ask…
BLM conservation rule likely to survive challenges, advocates say
• Conservation groups boost Biden administration initiative, saying the changes to management of 18 million acres in Wyoming are legal and will fulfill the agency’s duty. Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile Via- Wyoming News Exchange A federal rule to…
Details of Maher stabbing emerge at preliminary hearing
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — More details about the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy who later died outside a mall in Casper were revealed during a preliminary hearing for the two minors arrested in…
Barrasso, Lummis working to overturn SEC climate disclosure rule
CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and their Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission’s…
Sweetwater County votes to expand off-road vehicle access
By Tracie Sullivan Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — In a recent move prompted first by legislative changes, Sweetwater County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday, April 16, allowing out-of-state off-road vehicles to travel on county…