Rig count slowly recovering
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER –– A year after the number of drilling rigs in Wyoming fell to zero for the first time in more than a century, the state’s rig count is inching back…
Buy a Super Tag ticket in June for chance at goHUNT prize package
◆ Each Super Tag ticket purchased in June is a chance to win a stellar prize package. June is a big month for Wyoming hunters — it’s when big game enthusiasts find out if they drew their sought-after licenses. But…
Wyoming Dementia Together invites caregivers to join a community of professionals and fellow caregivers
◆ The program is designed to connect caregivers with education, resources and a support group. Wyoming Dementia Together is a free program provided by the Wyoming Center of Aging to caregivers and family members of individuals living with dementia or…
Montana man arrested, accused of starting Robertson Draw Fire
By Mark Davis and CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — A Bridger, Montana, man was arrested Wednesday on allegations that he started the 28,600-acre Robertson Draw Fire while off-trail on his motorcycle. John Lightburn, 55, faces…
Low statewide vaccination raise concerns of future COVID-19 spikes
By Tom Hallberg Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON – Despite the best efforts of public health officials, Wyoming still ranks 48th among states for the percentage of adults who have received at least one shot of a…
Wild Harvest Initiative survey to be conducted
◆ Throughout June, Game and Fish will be surveying hunters and anglers. This is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role…
Governor and First Lady Congratulate RISE Award Recipients
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, have announced the 2020 Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award recipients. This award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by…
Governor launches Wyoming drought website for 2021
◆ Information on ag, tourism, recreation and water utilities. Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of a new website that will provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of multiple state and federal…
Six new wind farms planned for Wyoming
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Six proposed wind farms could add more than 1,600 megawatts of electricity generation capacity to Wyoming’s grid by 2024, according to an announcement this week by utility Rocky Mountain…
Judge prevents drilling-site work, citing threats to sage grouse
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A federal judge has prevented drilling and construction on 449 oil and gas leases covering 334,762 acres in Wyoming, saying the federal government didn’t examine potential effects to imperiled greater sage grouse when it…