Chemical, surgical abortion regulations pass on third reading in Senate
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill regulating both surgical and chemical abortions in Wyoming has passed the Senate and House on three readings each. House Bill 148, “Regulation of surgical abortions,” passed…
Community honors, celebrates life of Sgt. Nevada Krinkee
By Caroline Elik The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Sheridan County residents, law enforcement officers and supporters from all walks of life gathered Friday in Sheridan to honor the life of fallen Sheridan Police Department Sgt….
Jackson skier dies after fall into tree well
JACKSON (WNE) — A 67-year-old Jackson man died Friday when he fell into a tree well inbounds at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This marks the second death within two weeks in a tree well at an area resort. Teton County…
House fights for Senate-axed school construction funds in budget negotiations
• Rock Springs and Jackson, accused of jumping the priorities line, desperately need improved facilities, district leaders say. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In the Rock Springs High School’s woodshop, a large crack crawls up a brick wall, evidence…
Yellowstone snowpack declining
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Scientists with the federal government are increasingly documenting significant changes in the amount of snow that falls in Yellowstone National Park as well as the intensity and timing…
Funding and concealed carry bills could have an impact on schools
By Braden Schiller Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Two bills that would further the cause of eliminating schools as gun free zones, Senate File 86 and House Bill 125, passed their respective committees of the whole Friday…
988 hotline funding still in House budget, not in Senate version
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A $40 million allocation for 988 hotline operations is still alive in the Wyoming House of Representatives, but since lawmakers must reconcile a $900 million difference in…
Lummis, fellow senators demand Biden end EV mandate
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and 16 of their Senate Western Caucus colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young…
Carbon capture reform advances as coal-plant owner says Wyoming’s existing mandate is unaffordable
Black Hills Energy won a reprieve from state regulators for its ‘final plan’ to comply with the law while legislators consider extending compliance deadlines. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming electric power provider Black Hills Energy was supposed to…
$1B difference in two versions of ‘25-26 biennium budget
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The two chambers of the Wyoming Legislature are miles apart when it comes to how the state should spend its money for the 2025-26 budget biennium. Senate…