Woman survives Wyoming moose attack. Here’s how to avoid a similar encounter.
• In a rare event, the moose headbutted the woman east of Laramie. While the victim survived with a few broken bones, there are precautions others can take. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com Nancy planned on cross-country skiing at Happy…
Capturing carbon: Wyoming pilot program may net multi-million dollar Department of Energy grant
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Department of Energy last week announced a funding invitation for a select set of carbon capture projects at the forefront of climate solutions — including a potential $49…
Five things to know as the Wyoming Legislature prepares to convene
• Lawmakers begin the session Monday. They’ll debate the budget, property taxes, election law and rising electric bills, among other issues. Social issues are also expected to play a significant role. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s sleepy State…
FBI launches initiative to investigate Wyoming’s missing and murdered Indigenous people
• After years of work at the state and local levels, the FBI is stepping in to gather more data on the scope of the MMIP problem here in Wyoming. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com John Washakie knows what…
Gordon slams ‘top-down’ approach to forest management
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon is telling the U.S. Department of Agriculture that the Biden administration’s management plan for old-growth forests is a “misguided, top-down proposal that should go no further.” In a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
Wyoming Insight: Oil prices up, mining sector still improving
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Oil and natural gas prices have increased, according to the January 2024 issue of the Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy index and business indicators report for the state. “The West Texas Intermediate monthly average…
Abortion ban opponents submit new OB-GYN impact study as court evidence
• Doctors reported ‘deep and pervasive impacts of state laws, with implications for workforce sustainability, physician health and patient outcomes.’ By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Plaintiffs suing to block Wyoming’s abortion bans requested an addition to the court record Monday:…
Studies: Climate change, lake trout could impede Yellowstone Lake cutthroat recovery indefinitely
• Research suggests intensive gillnetting will be needed in perpetuity to prevent another cutthroat trout collapse. Another paper has an even more dire prediction: that cutthroat in the lake are potentially unrecoverable. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Judging by the…
Freudenthal: ‘We’ve got a great future, if we cowboy up’
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — Former Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal’s book “The Paradox of Plenty” recalls a common bumper sticker seen in the state during downturns in the coal and gas industry: “Oh…
Sextortion increasing, targeting minors
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Minors are experiencing sextortion online at an alarming rate, according to the FBI. The agency issued a warning stating that in Atlanta, reports have increased 700% since 2021….