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Month: July 2023

Realtors: Evanston home market is hot

KEMMERER (WNE) — According to local realtors, Evanston houses are selling in spite of recent years’ economic difficulties.  “Even with high interest rates, the Evanston market is still hot,” Evanston Coldwell Banker owner and Realtor Britany Erickson told the Herald,…

Study: Fed, state sage-grouse practice doesn’t work

By Sarah Elmquist-Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — For decades, federal and state land managers have used a method of mowing and applying herbicide to Wyoming big sagebrush as a way to improve habitat for greater sage-grouse….

TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Should fireworks be restricted in Lincoln County

Should fireworks be restricted or allowed only on certain days of the year? That was the question posed to listeners of SVI Radio‘s Weekday Wakeup morning show on Tuesday. The topic was suggested by a listener who said fireworks seem…

Interviews

July 11: Mitch Schwab, Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board

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Teton County: State land development bill unconstitutional

In an ongoing dispute over development of state land and environmental degradation, Wyoming’s wealthiest and most liberal county claims the state targets it unfairly.   By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A bill passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2020…

First oil & gas lease sale nets over $14M in state

• Wyoming will receive around $7 million of that revenue By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management’s first oil and gas lease sale in over a year netted roughly $14.7…

WYDOT awarded federal RAISE grant for I-25/I-80 interchange

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is the recipient of a 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant to help fund the redesign of the Interstate 80/Interstate 25 interchange in Cheyenne. “This is the third…

Live Here, Give Here: How WyoGives Supports Food Bank of Wyoming’s Fight Against Hunger 

Hunger and hardship are being felt in Wyoming communities like never before. Food Bank of Wyoming believes that together, we can change that. Donating to Food Bank of Wyoming during WyoGives Day on July 12th helps provide nourishing food to people across Wyoming experiencing food insecurity. During…

Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park

On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report that a helicopter had illegally landed at Moran Bay on the west shore of Jackson Lake, inside Grand Teton National Park. Rangers…

Joint Appropriations Committee meeting Monday and Tuesday

The Joint Appropriations Committee is meeting today and tomorrow, Monday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 11 at The Wyoming State Capitol, E301 in Cheyenne. The committee has a very full agenda prepared for the meeting and the WBA team will be there to listen to…