Governor seeks funds for wildfire protection, legal battles
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As Gov. Mark Gordon laid out his spending priorities this past week, he zeroed in on wildfire protection, property tax relief and funding for legal battles. The…
Legislation would create enhanced concealed- carry permit for schools
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill filed for the 2025 general session would create an “enhanced” concealed carry firearm permit that would allow qualified permit- holders to conceal carry on K-12…
Kemmerers donate $5 million to university tourism initiative
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Jay and Karen Kemmerer, known for their long tenure owning Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, have donated $5 million to the University of Wyoming to expand an existing…
Gordon inks deal to sell Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park for $100M
• Sale of 640-acre school trust land depends on whether final 3.6M-acre federal Rock Springs land plan meets Legislature’s terms. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an agreement to sell the 640-acre Kelly…
Wyoming Legislature announces 2025 committee assignments
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Committee leadership roles currently held by two of Cheyenne’s moderate Republican lawmakers will be passed to members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, a group of hardline Republicans, for…
Department of Education seeks public comment on new standards
SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the 2024 Proposed Wyoming Standards for world languages and cultures, math extended and science extended. Comments can be provided by attending a virtual meeting or submitting…
Under pressure, Rocky Mountain Power trims fuel-cost rate hike
• The company’s electric customers in Wyoming are already paying the $80.6 million fuel ‘adjustment,’ which will expire in July. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s largest electricity provider, Rocky Mountain Power, has agreed to trim a temporary rate…
Firefighters prep to advocate in 2025 session
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, wildland firefighters are considering how they will advocate for their interests as bills concerning fire safety come before state lawmakers. “We…
Judge gives feds 45 days to decide on Yellowstone grizzly bears’ ‘threatened’ status
• The order’s Jan. 20 deadline means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s long-awaited grizzly bear proposal will likely come as the second Trump administration begins. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A judge has ordered federal wildlife officials to…
Uncertain future: Local school superintendents share thoughts on U.S. Department of Education
By Hector Martinez The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — President-elect Donald Trump’s Agenda 47 campaign pledged to close the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., in an effort to send all education work back to…