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Committee chairs proud of bills to come out of the interim

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Committee chairs in the Wyoming Legislature said they were proud of the bills to come out of the interim, after working through a broad spectrum of issues over…

Fuel markets poised to close out 2022 at lowest levels of year

By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — It’s been a little more than a year since utilities began stockpiling coal in preparation for a costly winter. The subsequent months proved especially volatile for energy markets, which…

‘Desperate Democrats’ hope they’ve reached ‘rock bottom’ in Wyoming

By Mike Koshmrl,  WyoFile.com ROCK SPRINGS—Michele Irwin’s first tactic was to wax poetic about the holiday pie kit she was auctioning to raise cash for what’s left of the Sweetwater County Democratic Party. Irwin, a bison rancher who also works…

Rock Springs man arrested in toddler son’s overdose death

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) —A Rock Springs man was arrested this morning after his child died from an accidental drug overdose in October. Daniel Scott James, 35, of Rock Springs, was arrested earlier today at his residence without incident. James is…

BLM Wyoming seeks public comment for proposed oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming released an environmental assessment that analyzes 209 oil and gas parcels, totaling approximately 250,950 acres, for a proposed lease sale that would be held in June 2023. The release of this…

Cowboys Open Conference Play at Fresno State on Wednesday

Contest on CBS Sports Network Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 26, 2022) – The Wyoming Cowboys open Mountain West play on Wednesday with a trip to Fresno State for a 9 p.m….

Snowplow driver recognized after he prevented what could have been a fatal crash

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission –  SODA SPRINGS — A local snowplow driver is being recognized after he prevented what could have been a tragedy. Gil Wright, a transportation supervisor with the Idaho Transportation…

WYDOT vs Mother Nature: County tries to keep safe despite inclement weather

JACKSON (WNE) — Billowing flurries of snow have kept avalanche technicians on their toes trying to keep people safe from Mother Nature’s winter fury. Wednesday morning kicked off with a natural avalanche, to the dismay of the Wyoming Department of…

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming Partners with TriWest Healthcare Alliance on Contract to Administer TRICARE West Region Contract for the Department of Defense 

CHEYENNE, WYO – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming today announced that it will be supporting the contract awarded to TriWestHealthcare Alliance to administer the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) next generation TRICARE program, known as “T-5,” for its 26-state West…

PETA puts anti-leather brochures at Jackson Hole Airport

By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —Holiday travelers bustling through the Jackson Hole Airport may notice a new ad from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals denouncing the leather industry. PETA said Wednesday that…