Wyoming State Hospital bed shortages continue, report finds
• A national report found Wyoming had the nation’s highest rate of people in jail waiting to get care at the state hospital. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A new survey highlights Wyoming’s continued struggle to provide beds for patients…
Ambitious array of projects could extend lifespan of state’s legacy industries
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Energy Authority is pulling out the stops for an ambitious array of projects that could extend the life of the state’s fossil fuel sectors and simultaneously bring new…
Gordon’s education reform program is underway and will seek new districts
• Governor’s RIDE initiative aims to reimagine how Wyoming delivers education with a focus on student-driven learning and bolstered mental health support. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Nine school districts — ranging from Jackson to Upton to Cheyenne —…
Governor emphasizes need for public notices in Wyoming newspapers
By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — Despite the advent of the internet and social media, Wyoming newspapers still serve as an important avenue for public notices — at least according to Governor Mark…
Uranium is back: Production at Johnson County facility to begin in August
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Uranium Energy Corp. has announced that it will resume operations at its mine and processing plant in southern Johnson County in August. The company and its board have been…
Wyoming rejects USDA food-assistance program, but advocates say more help is needed
• State education boss says Wyoming’s current summer lunch program suffices. Food-assistance organizations don’t see it that way. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Wyoming is one of 15 states to opt out of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program…
Bureau of Land Management releases draft proposal to update Western Solar Plan
By Zac Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday released a draft proposal to update its Western Solar Plan, a strategic roadmap for solar energy development that could make as much…
Jackson Hole Airport to build new private aviation terminal, offices
JACKSON (WNE) — The Jackson Hole Airport Board voted 4-1 Monday to spend roughly $50 million on a controversial new building that will house a terminal for private aviation and new offices for airport staff. Board members also elected to…
Democratic Caucus files reproductive rights bill
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A reproductive rights bill was filed by the Wyoming Democratic Caucus on Monday, which also was the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in…
Virus capable of spreading to humans likely in car-licking bighorns
JACKSON (WNE) — Bighorn sheep on the National Elk Refuge likely carry a virus that’s capable of spreading to humans, officials warned Friday, asking the public to stop letting wild sheep lick their cars. “The bighorn sheep on the…