Gordon slams ‘top-down’ approach to forest management
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is telling the U.S. Department of Agriculture that the Biden administration’s management plan for old-growth forests is a “misguided, top-down proposal that should go no further.” In a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
Wyoming Insight: Oil prices up, mining sector still improving
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Oil and natural gas prices have increased, according to the January 2024 issue of the Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy index and business indicators report for the state. “The West Texas Intermediate monthly average…
Abortion ban opponents submit new OB-GYN impact study as court evidence
• Doctors reported ‘deep and pervasive impacts of state laws, with implications for workforce sustainability, physician health and patient outcomes.’ By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Plaintiffs suing to block Wyoming’s abortion bans requested an addition to the court record Monday:…
Studies: Climate change, lake trout could impede Yellowstone Lake cutthroat recovery indefinitely
• Research suggests intensive gillnetting will be needed in perpetuity to prevent another cutthroat trout collapse. Another paper has an even more dire prediction: that cutthroat in the lake are potentially unrecoverable. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Judging by the…
Freudenthal: ‘We’ve got a great future, if we cowboy up’
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — Former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal’s book “The Paradox of Plenty” recalls a common bumper sticker seen in the state during downturns in the coal and gas industry: “Oh…
Sextortion increasing, targeting minors
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Minors are experiencing sextortion online at an alarming rate, according to the FBI. The agency issued a warning stating that in Atlanta, reports have increased 700% since 2021….
Skiers trigger slide in Grand Teton National Park
JACKSON (WNE) — Five skiers triggered an avalanche in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday afternoon. The Teton County Search and Rescue team was contacted at 2:11 p.m. after park rangers requested helicopter assistance to respond to an injured 29-year-old…
Lawmakers float $10M ‘stimulus’ for enhanced oil recovery in Wyoming
• The stimulus is intended to ‘equalize’ a federal tax incentive that rewards permanent CO2 storage over carbon dioxide used to produce oil. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com A measure that would provide a $10 million “stimulus” to encourage more…
Property tax relief at the forefront of the 2024 Wyoming Legislature budget session
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Addressing rising property tax bills was solidified as a state legislative priority on Wednesday. Four members of the Teton County delegation heard from local officials and community…
Sweetwater County pursues joining Southwest Wyoming Off-road Trails
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — When it comes to creating a system of trails connecting communities all across Southwest Wyoming, Sweetwater County wants to be on the map. The Sweetwater County Commissioners…