Many hemp store owners object to state’s ban on delta-8 products
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Several Wyoming hemp stores are fighting against the state’s blanket ban on delta-8 and similar hemp products, which started July 1. But one Cheyenne hemp store owner…
Southwest Wyoming locals pepper feds on proposed Natrium nuclear plant
• The deadline for public comment on Bill Gates-backed nuclear power plant in Kemmerer is Aug. 12. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—Residents here have dozens of questions about the potential impacts and risks related to TerraPower’s proposed nuclear power…
Analysis says: Natural gas prices to cause grid shakeup, more power to come from renewables, coal
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — More electricity will come from renewables and coal in the second half of 2024 in response to the rising price of natural gas, which is currently the single…
Cody LDS temple opponents continue to wait for records from city
By Buzzy Hassrick Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The city of Cody is more than four months late in fulfilling a request for public records submitted by Preserve Our Cody Neighbors on February 29. Citing that…
Politicians want affordable housing on public lands. So does the Bridger-Teton.
• Using federal land for affordable housing continues to gain momentum. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Eli Bebout leaned forward, crossed his arms and asked a question that public servants have been…
Wyoming bans conservation bidders from oil and gas lease sales
• The prohibition is in response to a conservation group that bid on a lease parcel in Sublette County intending to spare it from being developed. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming has narrowed its definitions for who can…
Governor unveils state grant resources for communities
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon announced the launch of a grant assistance program that will increase access to federal funding and support grants management in communities across the state….
Contemplating growing crowds, Grand Teton National Park wants to hear from you
• Park seeks comment on ‘visitor use and experience’ as part of process to design for the future. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com With all signs pointing to more people clamoring to hike Grand Teton National Park’s iconic trails, drink…
Forest service calls in more resources to fight Horse Creek Fire
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton National Forest called in more resources Thursday to help fight the Horse Creek Fire about 20 miles southwest of Bondurant. The lightning-caused fire was discovered July 1. It is 35 acres in size and burning…
Boom-and-bust cycle produced resilient innovators itching for a Wyoming nuclear energy industry
• The state granted $20 million to nuclear energy giant BWXT to establish a microreactor manufacturing base here. A network of sophisticated service and manufacturing shops is added bonus. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com GILLETTE—Mike Wandler strolled from shop…