Jackson Hole Airport to build new private aviation terminal, offices
JACKSON (WNE) — The Jackson Hole Airport Board voted 4-1 Monday to spend roughly $50 million on a controversial new building that will house a terminal for private aviation and new offices for airport staff. Board members also elected to…
Democratic Caucus files reproductive rights bill
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A reproductive rights bill was filed by the Wyoming Democratic Caucus on Monday, which also was the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in…
Virus capable of spreading to humans likely in car-licking bighorns
JACKSON (WNE) — Bighorn sheep on the National Elk Refuge likely carry a virus that’s capable of spreading to humans, officials warned Friday, asking the public to stop letting wild sheep lick their cars. “The bighorn sheep on the…
Jackson police investigate gas station burglary
JACKSON (WNE) — The Jackson Police Department is investigating its first burglary of the year, which occurred in the early morning hours Thursday at the Shell gas station on Broadway. Lt. Russ Ruschill of the Jackson Police Department said…
Want more campsites and trails? Keep an eye on Senate File 40 during the legislative session.
• The draft legislation will have bearing on the outdoor recreation industry’s growth and impacts. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Want to see more trails at your local cross-country-ski spot? Concerned about protecting wildlife from mountain bike disturbances…
Oil continued to rise, natural gas continued decline in 2023, state report finds
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — While coal is still king in Campbell County, oil and gas are still the second and third largest contributors to the county’s economy, as far as taxable…
Meeting of BLM head, Wyoming leaders on Rock Springs Resource Management Plan deemed ‘productive’
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning last week met with Gov. Mark Gordon’s special task force on the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan in a closed door meeting…
State report: Wyoming uranium industry primed for success
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE – Uranium production looks to be back on the upswing after years of dormancy. A report recently completed by the Wyoming State Geological Survey found that Wyoming is primed…
Latest forecast: $13.3M less available for state spending
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In advance of the upcoming budget session, the Wyoming Legislature’s wallet to appropriate funds for budget requests is expected to shrink by $13.3 million. An updated Consensus…
Wrestling’s Aggressiveness Leads to Lopsided Win Over Falcons
University of Wyoming wrestling head coach Mark Branch’s right hand was sore Friday following his team’s dual against Air Force. The fact of the matter was he simply had to give out quite a few exuberant high-fives following an authoritative…