Wyoming suicide rate highest in nation
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Wyoming, again, had the highest rate of suicides per capita in the United States in 2020, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. At 182 deaths, the…
‘I didn’t even think twice’ Passerby stops to rescue family from house fire
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — “Who the heck is burning their trash at 4:00 in the morning?” Ryan Pasborg muttered this question to himself when he first saw the flames. Pasborg was…
Budget, redistricting and use of federal funds face Wyoming Legislature
◆ 2022 Budget Session began on Monday. The Wyoming Legislature convened on Monday to open the 2022 Budget session. As is traditionally done, the legislative session began with the Governor’s State of the State address in the House Chambers, where…
Session promises heavy workload — and not just for lawmakers
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers face a heavy workload Monday when the 2022 budget session begins. Along with passing a budget, they must hammer out a redistricting plan and allocate $1 billion in federal stimulus money. It’s not likely to…
Bridger Valley Fire responds to Mountain View house fire
Bridger Valley Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire in Mountain View shortly after 2:00 a.m. Monday, February 14. According to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance, heavy smoke and flames were showing from a home when firefighters arrived. The…
Breaking ‘Barriers’: New documentary explores obstacles along migration routes
By Eve Newman Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A new wildlife documentary from the Wyoming Migration Initiative at the University of Wyoming gives an up-close look at the obstacles that migrating animals face, as well as the…
Stakeholders hint at deal to avoid Jim Bridger plant shutdown
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Stakeholders are working behind the scenes to strike a compromise that avoids a federal shutdown of two coal-burning units at the Jim Bridger power plant, according to parties involved. Hundreds of jobs — and the air…
Wyoming Legislative website provides up-to-date information on 2022 Budget Session
Cheyenne – Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2022 Budget Session. The web address is www.wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through the legislative…
Semi pulling windmill blade tips over near Montpelier
A semi pulling a windmill blade slid off the road and tipped over on Highway 30 south of Montpelier on Monday. The road had to be closed later in the week to complete cleanup and recover the blade. The Bear…
Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature and Commission Meeting
◆ Veterans from throughout Wyoming are invited to attend. Provided by the Wyoming Military Department – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Military personnel, veterans, and their families are invited to participate in Veterans and Military Day at the legislature on Feb. 15….