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…
ERAP funds still available to previous and new applicants
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Housing assistance still is available to previous Emergency Rental Assistance Program applicants and those who never applied. ERAP has set aside $8.6 million for housing stability services available to ERAP recipients and households that have not previously…
State to halt aid applications
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —In an attempt to stretch its remaining federal dollars, the Department of Family Services will stop accepting new applications for Wyoming’s pandemic rental relief program on Nov. 10. The Emergency…
State looks to help vulnerable people stay in their homes
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With financial assistance from the federal government, the state of Wyoming is looking to help vulnerable populations of people stay in their homes. Using up to an initial…
Wyoming reallocates $1 million in ERAP funds to Northern Arapaho Tribe
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for the State of Wyoming has reallocated $1 million of its funding to the Northern Arapaho Tribal Housing Program. Wyoming is the only state so far to reallocate federal emergency rental…
Additional emergency rental assistance funding opens to more Wyoming renters
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you struggling financially? More Wyoming households, including those homeless or without a current residence, may be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) with the recent opening up of additional federal dollars. Wyoming has received…
Local help available for emergency rental program in Lincoln County
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you struggling to pay your rent or utilities? You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Wyoming renters need a little extra help right now. The Wyoming Department…
Eviction freeze covers Wyoming
CASPER (WNE) — Nearly all Wyoming counties fall under the eviction moratorium extension enacted last week. The extension covers counties with substantial or high-level community transmission of COVID-19. In Wyoming, that includes all counties but Hot Springs, which has moderate…