Nonprofit sees outpouring of donations for the unhoused
JACKSON (WNE) — An event last week at the Teton County Library to support people who don’t have housing went so well that a nonprofit had to stop accepting donations 90 minutes in. After moving the event inside due to…
Appeals court sides with Wyoming and PacifiCorp on haze pollution
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A panel of judges sided with Wyoming and the state’s largest electric utility in a battle over haze pollution last week finding that the Environmental Protection Agency erred and…
Wyoming budget: What saving today means for tomorrow
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Just seven months into his second four year term as governor, Mark Gordon sat in his press room with his legs crossed and a stern expression on his…
Residents, elected officials blast utility over historic Wyoming rate hike
• Rocky Mountain Power’s 29.2% rate increase would be a major blow to the state’s economy and possibly force legislative action, a lawmaker said. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Rocky Mountain Power’s proposal to hike electric utility rates in Wyoming…
Scammers masquerade as Maui relief
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As organizations fundraise for Maui relief efforts following wildfire destruction, advocates are warning people to beware of scammers masquerading as charitable organizations. “Scammers really do look at what’s…
Neighbors take city to court in bid to stop Cody Temple
• Permit remains on hold pending potential discussions By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The fight over The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new Cody temple is headed to the courts. On Monday,…
American Cancer Society calls on Wyoming to halt Medicaid renewal process
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — With thousands in the state losing health care coverage to the Medicaid renewal process, the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network is asking the state to temporarily halt…
Pop culture on the plains: Marvel creator Stan Lee’s personal archives are housed at UW
• Three students are creating an exhibit based on his life and impact By Ashton J. Hacke and Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — It’s an “excelsior” type of moment when Rhiannon McLean finds something…
Search for overdue hiker under way in Wind River Range
PINEDALE (WNE) — A search and rescue operation is underway this week for a missing hiker in the Wind River Mountains whose family expected him home on Aug. 16. Sixty-four-year-old John Diepholz is believed to have entered the mountains via…
Spending time outdoors could get more expensive in parts of Wyoming
• Two national forest systems and Grand Teton National Park are seeking to raise the costs of camping, backpacking and more. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com More public land agencies are proposing fee increases in Wyoming as campers, hikers and…