What’s in store for the devastated Wyoming Range Deer Herd?
• The deadly winter that decimated the state’s largest mule deer herd also brought some silver linings. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com WYOMING RANGE—At nearly 14% body fat, mule deer F14 was plump in the rump, and expecting two fawns,…
Task Force to study state worker shift
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — From WYDOT to the Department of Health to the State Engineer’s Office, more than 500 state employees work in Fremont County. Lots of those offices are leased space,…
Notice to Avoid and Report Possible Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Wyoming Waters
CHEYENNE, Wyo – With summer nearly upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), Wyoming Livestock Board (WLB), and local, state, and federal…
Wyoming to expect an average to normal fire season
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wildfire season can cause concern for the general public, especially considering the increase in damage done by fires in the West. In spite of this, the state of…
Wyoming sues over feds’ tardiness on grizzly delisting decision
A Gov. Mark Gordon-led petition targeting the U.S. Department of Interior is intended to compel action on the state’s earlier petition. Ultimately, the goal is for Wyoming to gain control over — and hunt — its grizzly bears. By…
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.5% in April 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7% in March to 3.5% in April. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was higher than its April 2022 level of 3.2%…
Legislative Update for the Week of June 5
UPCOMING MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF June 5: COMMITTEE NAME Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources WHEN 6/5/2023 – 6/6/2023, 8:30 AM WHERE Eastern Wyoming College, C Tech 101 CITY Torrington, Wyoming NOTES …
Schools chief enters lands debate
• Degenfelder says federal plan would mean drop in education revenue By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In April, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would allow conservation groups to lease federal lands…
WalletHub: Wyoming economy lags behind neighboring states
Source: WalletHub As a state, Wyoming has a lot of healthy elements as it pertains to its economy. The annual legislative body balances their budget before gaveling out and the Cowboy State is among the top contributors to students in…
Wyoming spends record $4.2 million to kill coyotes, other predators
• Ammunition, gas, aviation fuel price hikes drive costs higher as hard winter boosts interest in coyote culls By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Wyoming will spend more than $4 million to kill coyotes, wolves, ravens, skunks and other “nuisance animals”…