Lawmakers look to revive federal background check bill
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After a bill failed in committee that would have required Wyoming to share disqualifying mental health information of potential gun owners with the FBI, lawmakers are looking to…
Laramie begins effort to reduce or ban plastic bag use
By Jordan Achs Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Laramie City Council largely supported the first step in a likely multi-year long process to reduce and potentially ban retail-use plastic bags. The council voted unanimously during its…
Man indicted on money laundering, marijuana charges
JACKSON (WNE) — A grand jury has indicted Teton County man Bryan Jones and three co-defendants for conspiracy to distribute and manufacture a metric ton of marijuana and conspiracy to launder money. The indictment stems from Jones’ Dec. 10 arrest…
Man rescued from Yellowstone canyon was treasure seeker
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — An Indiana man who illegally rappelled into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone this month before being pulled out by rescuers says he was searching for hidden treasure. Dave…
Exxon plans carbon capture project near Kemmerer
PINEDALE (WNE) — ExxonMobil Corporation filed an application on Jan. 13 with the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council to construct and operate the LaBarge Carbon Capture Project approximately 33 miles northeast of Kemmerer beginning in August. The company plans to build…
Latest estimates show drop in state revenue
◆ Report shows lawmakers should have enough to fund governor’s proposed budget if they choose to. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange Although the latest projections show a slight drop in state revenue for the current…
Cheney won’t run for U.S. Senate
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney announced Thursday she will not be making a bid for the U.S. Senate, initiating a reelection campaign some predict could one day lead to her…
UW gun case sent back to district court
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Albany County circuit court Judge Robert Castor sent the legal case regarding the legality of the University of Wyoming’s gun ban back to his downstairs neighbor in the courthouse,…
UW requests $12 million for law school
LARAMIE (WNE) — University of Wyoming officials visited the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee to make a last-minute request for $12 million to fund a $22 million renovation and expansion of the university’s College of Law on the eve of college’s…
Teton County approves new zoning for CWC branch
JACKSON (WNE) — Central Wyoming College is a step closer to giving its Jackson branch a new home, but the finish line is still a ways off. In a 4-0 vote Tuesday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners agreed…