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Legislation would create enhanced concealed- carry permit for schools

  By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill filed for the 2025 general session would create an “enhanced” concealed carry firearm permit that would allow qualified permit- holders to conceal carry on K-12…

Governor presents budget to Legislative Committee

  • Governor Gordon Emphasizes Emergency Response, Property Tax relief, Infrastructure Projects in Supplemental Budget Priorities to help Wyoming Communities  CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a presentation to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, Governor Mark Gordon emphasized the importance of…

Cowboys Set to Battle BYU in Salt Lake City on Saturday

The Wyoming Cowboys will head to Salt Lake City for a neutral site contest against longtime foe BYU on Saturday evening in the Delta Center. The contest is slated for a 7 p.m. start on ESPN+ will mark the second-straight…

Gordon inks deal to sell Kelly Parcel to Grand Teton National Park for $100M

  • Sale of 640-acre school trust land depends on whether final 3.6M-acre federal Rock Springs land plan meets Legislature’s terms.   By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon has signed an agreement to sell the 640-acre Kelly…

Wyoming Legislature announces 2025 committee assignments

By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Committee leadership roles currently held by two of Cheyenne’s moderate Republican lawmakers will be passed to members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, a group of hardline Republicans, for…

Department of Education seeks public comment on new standards

  SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the 2024 Proposed Wyoming Standards for world languages and cultures, math extended and science extended.  Comments can be provided by attending a virtual meeting or submitting…

Under pressure, Rocky Mountain Power trims fuel-cost rate hike

  • The company’s electric customers in Wyoming are already paying the $80.6 million fuel ‘adjustment,’ which will expire in July.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s largest electricity provider, Rocky Mountain Power, has agreed to trim a temporary rate…

Firefighters prep to advocate in 2025 session

  By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, wildland firefighters are considering how they will advocate for their interests as bills concerning fire safety come before state lawmakers. “We…

Judge gives feds 45 days to decide on Yellowstone grizzly bears’ ‘threatened’ status

  • The order’s Jan. 20 deadline means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s long-awaited grizzly bear proposal will likely come as the second Trump administration begins.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A judge has ordered federal wildlife officials to…