One22 annual report points to increase in need for rent assistance
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — With the recent release of One22’s annual report, the nonprofit organization is heeding eye-raising new data that points to critical housing insecurities that have not abated since the…
FBI helps identify area where missing Wyoming woman’s cell phone lost signal
CASPER (WNE) — The Wyoming branch of the FBI was able to help approximate where Breanna Mitchell’s cellphone last had signal, but the Washakie County woman remained missing on Monday. This information doesn’t give exact locations, so the search area…
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.1% in June 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.3% in May to 3.1% in June. Wyoming’s unemployment rate is slightly lower than its June 2022…
Hageman bill would tighten label requirements for U.S.-raised beef
CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Friday, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., seeks to prohibit beef retailers from designating foreign beef as…
How much is too much? – Rocky Mountain Power is pitching historic rate hike: Here’s what it could mean for Wyoming consumers
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — About a dozen people spoke at a Rock Springs meeting earlier this month about a historic rate hike proposal brought by Rocky Mountain Power — Wyoming’s largest electricity…
Governor Gordon Urges Cautious Approach to Spending in Response to Revenue Report
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is calling for a cautious approach to state spending in response to the July 2023 revenue update (Pacing Report) issued by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG). The Governor said he will continue to apply…
Powder River Basin coal down through first half of 2023
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Powder River Basin coal production dipped last quarter as demand cooled due to lower natural gas prices and higher utility stockpiles, despite the mines finding long-awaited improvement from…
SV Attorney Mitchell Schwab appointed to new Charter board
◆ State Supt. calls on Schwab because of his experience in other states. State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder has appointed three individuals to the new Charter School Authorizing Board. Passed by the legislature during the 2023 session, Wyoming Statute 21-3-302 took…
Wyoming Fallen Firefighter Memorial / Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Riverton, Wyoming (July 25th, 2023) – The Wyoming Local Assistance State Team (L.A.S.T.) is pleased to announce the annual Wyoming Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and the Wyoming Fire Service Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday,…
WYDOT struggling with staffing shortages, inflation
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Inflation and staffing shortages have hit the Wyoming Department of Transportation hard, and nowhere else is feeling the crunch harder than in northeast Wyoming. WYDOT has 1,734 employees…