Latest redistricting plan: Add 3 more lawmakers
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Lawmakers are considering increasing the size of the Legislature to 62 representatives and 31 senators after discussion during a months-long redistricting process has often resulted in gridlock. For…
Nuclear project could be the catalyst for economic diversification
By Greg Johnson Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Last summer’s bombshell announcement that Wyoming will be home to a first-of-its-kind nuclear demonstration project has energized the Cowboy State’s efforts to wean itself from dependence on fossil fuels….
Secretary of state refers Zwonitzer complaint to the House
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan has referred a complaint lodged against Rep. Dan Zwonitzer (R-Cheyenne) to the Wyoming House of Representatives. The complaint, lodged by Zwonitzer’s own party, concerns his residency status. “After consultation with…
Governor Gordon Appoints Brian Schroeder Superintendent of Public Instruction
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned January 16 to become Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute…
First Bank Sports Friday: January 28
This week Duke and Dahl speak with Veil and Kendell Foreman about their journey of wrestling with Star Valley High School. Also WHSAA Commissioner, Ron Laird, speaks about the potential growth of girls wrestling in Wyoming as well as the…
First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday (Video)
Duke and Dahl host another edition of First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday.
Man rams into patrol car, leads deputy on chase
GILLETTE (WNE) — Anthony Kluesner, 54, was arrested early Wednesday morning after he led a Campbell County Sheriff’s deputy on a car chase, rammed into his patrol car and escaped on foot. The deputy saw a pickup truck driving in…
UW programs receive donation
LARAMIE (WNE) — More than $1 million will bolster the University of Wyoming marching band and nursing programs, thanks to a donation from alum Susie McMurry. Throughout the years, the McMurry family has donated millions of dollars to UW’s College…
Yellowstone backcountry permits available online in 2022
Beginning spring 2022, visitors will be able to make advance online reservations for backcountry permits at Recreation.gov. The new system is a direct response to public requests for an online backcountry permit reservation system and prompted a collaborative effort between…
Initial nuclear meetings held in Kemmerer
◆ Tera Power meetings with local leaders. Local government officials from Kemmerer and Lincoln County, along with state representatives, were given an update by TerraPower on the early stages of testing at the Rocky Mountain Power Plant during a meeting…