Pot petition signatures ‘on track’ for February deadline
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Petitions are circulating throughout the Cowboy State in support of two ballot initiatives proposing reshaped marijuana legislation in Wyoming. Just over a month into the signature-gathering process, the…
Wyoming revenue estimate continues to improve
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Buoyed by unexpectedly high oil and gas prices, revenue collected by Wyoming during the 2021 fiscal year far outstripped earlier estimates. After FY 2021 revenues exceeded the Consensus Revenue…
Chad Muma selected as semifinalist for Chuck Bednarik Award
Bednarik Award Presented to the Outstanding Defensive Player in College Football The Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday its 2021 Semifinalists for the 27th Chuck Bednarik Award powered by Mammoth Tech. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding…
Nearly all entrances and roads close in Yellowstone National Park Monday, November 8, 2021
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – This weekend, November 6-7, provides the last chance for visitors to drive to many iconic locations in Yellowstone. The West, South and East entrances and all roads, with one exception, will close to vehicle travel…
Vaccine mandate bills continue their advance in Wyo. Legislature’s special session
By Victoria Eavis and Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Three major bills fighting back against the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate advanced to third reading Thursday, a final step before they can move to the opposite…
As closure nears, miners grapple with next steps
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — With four weeks left before Wyoming’s last underground coal mine shutters, the employee transition is well underway. The long-anticipated closure of the Bridger Underground Coal Mine was originally expected…
Body of missing 26-year-old Texas man found in Grand Teton National Park
The following is a news release from the National Park Service. MOOSE, Wyoming — Search teams located the body of missing 26-year-old Texas man Jared Hembree Sunday in Grand Teton National Park. His body was found near Uhl Hill in…
Wyoming still most hesitant state for vaccination
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming remains the most vaccine hesitant state in the nation, according to the latest numbers from U.S. Census Bureau polling. Wyoming children ages 12 to 17 now fall into…
Poll: Medicaid expansion popular
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A new poll commissioned by four nonprofits shows significant support for Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming, a government health insurance assistance program for those who can’t afford insurance and aren’t offered…