State lawmakers may regulate AI technology, data privacy protection
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The emergence of digitally altered photos and videos, otherwise known as “deepfakes,” has prompted warnings from the National Security Agency and other federal agencies, which view it as…
Wyoming coal producers plead for state tax breaks amid new federal rules, crushing market forces
• Lawmakers granted a coal severance tax break in 2022, and will consider lowering it again. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com With the state’s coal industry facing increasing federal regulations and a declining market, lawmakers are considering whether state…
Casper student dies in shooting
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A Natrona County High School student slain Tuesday morning has been identified as 17-year-old Lenea Brown. The Natrona County Coroner’s Office publicly identified Lenea, who was shot…
Details emerge in fatal Riverton fire
RIVERTON (WNE) — The Riverton man facing manslaughter charges in the death of his girlfriend in a house fire called suspicious by law enforcement admitted the couple were fighting when he spilled gas near her bedroom and lit a cigarette…
USPS pauses plan to close Wyoming mail processing centers
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced Tuesday his intention to pause the planned changes to the mail delivery network that include closing the Cheyenne and…
DEQ changes, clarifies water quality rules
By Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — What do “primary contact” and “secondary contact” mean, anyway? It’s a question that’s baffled many Wyomingites as they’ve puzzled over a sign or flier or website warning them that…
Deputies arrest teen speeding 140 mph in chase north of Gillette
GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 16-year-old boy who led them on a short pursuit north of Gillette Friday night, which reached speeds of 140 mph. Deputies saw a black 2015 Cadillac speeding 142 mph in…
Wyoming’s average gas prices back up 4.1 cents a gallon in past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 0.5 cents per…
Gordon: Legislature should lead on wolf policy reform
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After a Daniel man’s treatment of a wolf set off international outrage, Gov. Mark Gordon wants the Wyoming Legislature to take the lead when it comes to reforming…
Lummis among bipartisan lawmakers who support home repair program
By Carrie Haderlie The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Wyoming’s Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis is among those leading bipartisan federal efforts to preserve the nation’s aging, existing housing stock as one solution to a nationwide housing…