WYDOT planning for long road ahead
• Legislative committee to discuss fuel tax hike By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working on its latest long-range transportation plan that will guide its road management…
LIEAP applications paused due to federal government shutdown
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Due to the federal government shutdown, the Wyoming Department of Family Services’ Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program is pausing the approval of new applications for the 2025-26 heating season. The program has been paused because…
Local control over gambling legislation advances
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Gaming advanced major reforms for pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, moving forward a bill granting local approval for simulcasting facilities and passing a…
WYDOT driver services statewide to close for two days for software installation
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services offices statewide will be temporarily closed for software installation and data conversion starting next week. Driver Services offices will close 30 minutes early Thursday, Oct. 16, and will remain closed…
What to know about applying for Wyoming’s property tax exemptions
• Several relief programs are now available to certain homeowners. Some require an application. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The application window is now open for several property tax relief programs in Wyoming, including exemptions for veterans, long-term…
$1.2 billion data center breaks ground in Cheyenne
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Another data center broke ground in Cheyenne on Tuesday, starting a $1.2 billion development on 115 acres at Campstool Business Park. Gov. Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick…
First lady’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative achieves independent nonprofit status
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Hunger Initiative, originally launched in 2019 by first lady Jennie Gordon, has officially transitioned from a program under the Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation to an…
Gas prices down another 3.1 cents a gallon in Wyoming, GasBuddy says
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.99 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 9.4 cents per…
Man who allegedly killed woman in Cheyenne and transported her body to Cody gets maximum sentence
• Victim’s family shares grief at Monday’s hearing in Cody By Daniel Rasmussen Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — More than six years after allegedly murdering Angela Elizondo in Cheyenne, Joseph Carl Underwood received the maximum sentence…
Gordon taps ex-legislator Edmonds for communications director
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has tapped Amy Edmonds to fill the position of communications director in his office effective Monday. Edmonds will team with the governor’s policy and existing communications staff to direct strategy, communications and public…