Wyoming cites law to justify secrecy about wolf’s alleged torture. But it may not apply.
• Twelve-year old law was intended to protect the identity of legal wolf hunters, and that doesn’t fit the description of a Sublette County man who broke the law by taking possession of a live wolf. By Mike…
Public hearing uncovers complexities of proposed Jackalope Wind Energy Project
By Tracie Sullivan Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS – The public hearing in Sweetwater County on Wednesday provided little clarity on a proposed wind energy project, leaving more questions and underscoring the uncertainties ahead in a state…
VA health care enrollment surges
By Casper Star-Tribune staff Via Wyoming News Exchange The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that 745 Wyoming veterans joined the VA health care system in the last year, outpacing the national average. Enrollment in Wyoming was 35.44% more than…
Despite staggering costs and logistic challenges, carbon capture studies at Wyoming coal plants advance
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Rocky Mountain Power and Black Hills Energy already tap Wyoming ratepayers to pay for state-mandated studies, and will look to government subsidies to defray costs. Two electric utility companies in Wyoming will advance engineering studies and…
Evanston couple charged with manslaughter, child abuse
• DFS, police checked on ‘filthy’ living conditions prior to infant’s death By Bryon Glathar Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — The parents of an infant who died last October have been arrested and charged with…
‘Chloe’s Law’ becomes law July 1
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Starting July 1, gender-affirming care for minors will be banned in Wyoming. While signing the bill, Gov. Mark Gordon was critical because the bill may contradict other…
Special session voted down
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A call for a special session failed to pass a vote of members of the Wyoming Legislature, according to official poll results sent in Sunday night. Lawmakers needed…
Court rules on ‘social costs’ of drilling
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A federal court has struck a blow to conservationists with a ruling that constrains the use of emission metrics in deciding oil and gas leases, including 120,000 acres…
Controversial state mandate spurs Wyoming utility to join carbon capture partnership
• Led by Rocky Mountain Power, the partnership — at either Gillette or Glenrock power plants — would spare ratepayers from ‘upfront’ engineering costs By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com – Wyoming’s largest electric utility will move forward with new…
$58 million ranch north of Jackson sells
CASPER (WNE) — An iconic dude ranch north of Jackson listed for $58 million has sold — marking the sale of the most expensive home on the market in Wyoming. The Grand View River Ranch, listed for sale in…