A new approach to mental health
• Health department will pay providers for indirect services By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s mental and behavioral health system was in need of a remake. Mental health providers saw it. Lawmakers saw it….
Wyoming is the deadliest state in the nation for workers, again
• Workers’ Memorial Day is a somber occasion but advocates hope it spurs action. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com In recent years Wyoming workers have died falling from roofs, getting crushed by machinery, being killed on roadways and, on one occasion,…
Fossilized poop exhibit: Coming this summer to a restroom near you
By Rana Jones Kemmerer Gazette Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — Fossil Butte National Monument park manager and museum curator Arvid Aase had an idea years ago to make an exhibit of fossilized animal feces, or coprolite, in the museum…
Controversial BLM ranch purchase gets more public input
Gov. Gordon objected to an agreed-upon sale between private landowners and the federal land agency in 2022, demanding more public and state agency input. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com After clashing with Gov. Mark Gordon on a private land acquisition it…
Coal firms report solid earnings
• Lower natural gas prices expected to temper demand By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —This year is off to a solid start for both of the major companies mining coal in Wyoming. Arch Resources and…
Seidel: UW working to keep grads in Wyoming
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY – Since its inception, the University of Wyoming has worked to prepare its graduates for the workforce. But UW President Ed Seidel said the college hasn’t always done enough to…
No consensus: Despite surge in gun violence nationwide, Wyomingites remain divided on solutions
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gun violence became a reality for Beth Howard nearly two decades ago, before the daily reports of shootings across the nation filled the news cycle. She was serving…
Wyoming is behind national trend of legal medical marijuana
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Wyoming is becoming an island amid a sea of states that have legalized marijuana in some capacity. Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, but 21 states have…
Wyoming Energy Authority Board Announces New Leadership
The Wyoming Energy Authority Board of Directors announced today Rob Creager as its new Executive Director. It also announced changes in board leadership: Wendy Hutchinson is the new Chairwoman of the Board. New leadership roles include Wanda Burget as Vice…
GILLETTE TO HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS WYOMING 2023 STATE SUMMER GAMES
GILLETTE, WY – Special Olympics Wyoming is pleased to announce the 2023 State Summer Games will be held in Gillette, May 18 – 20. Athletes, coaches, fans, and supporters are gearing up for this event and are excited to return to action…