Gordon, lawmakers discuss oil, gas leasing ban
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In the wake of President Joe Biden’s executive order imposing an indefinite pause on new oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands, Wyoming lawmakers and Gov. Mark…
Active COVID cases drop slightly to 1,026
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming dropped slightly Friday with more than 150 new reports of recoveries among those with confirmed or probable cases. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus…
Man pleads not guilty in Jackson stabbing case
JACKSON (WNE) — A not guilty plea was entered for Riley Sills on Wednesday morning in Teton County District Court. Sills is in Teton County Jail charged with attempted murder in the second degree after police said he stabbed a…
Youth suicide prevention training bill defeated
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming House of Representatives rejected legislation Wednesday that would have required the state’s K-12 public schools to provide suicide prevention training programs to students. House Bill 62,…
Legislator proposes consolidation of school districts
By Kathryn Palmer Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Facing massive cuts to the state’s K-12 schools budget, one lawmaker has proposed a bill to study the cost-saving benefits of consolidating Wyoming’s 48 school districts into 24….
Deaths of 28 more Wyoming residents tied to COVID
The deaths of another 28 Wyoming residents have been tied to COVID-19, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday. However, the department also reported that the number of active coronavirus declined slightly Tuesday with the reporting of fewer than 20…
Active COVID cases fall by 169
By The Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming’s active cases of coronavirus declined Monday, falling by more than 160 with an increase of more than 300 in the number of reported recoveries. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update,…
Jackson police say tickets coming for mask violations
JACKSON (WNE) — Public health and law enforcement officials are fed up with some people and businesses that have been disregarding mask orders, and they say they’re ready to start ticketing those who can’t follow the rules. “Up to this…
Granger mayor pleads not guilty to theft charge
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Granger Mayor Bradley McCollum pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon in District Court to using the town’s bank cards for personal purchases. McCollum, 56, who was elected mayor in 2018, is alleged to have used one of…
Resolution would require voter approval for tax increases
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Economist and former state Rep. Mike Madden, R-Buffalo, knows the challenges of passing new taxes in Wyoming. During his 12 years in the Wyoming Legislature and seven years…