Expert: Extreme property tax cut does more harm than good
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers are under immense pressure from their constituents to reduce property taxes, but a Washington, D.C. think tank warned state policymakers against going too far with…
UW Welcomes New Faculty to the Department of Veterinary Sciences
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources welcomes three new faculty members to the Department of Veterinary Sciences. With diverse experience in immunology, epidemiology and wildlife pathology, the new faculty are well positioned to serve the state as…
State issues May report on Wyoming economic health
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The May 2024 issue of the Wyoming Economic Indicators report is available at the State of Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division website, ai.wyo.gov/divisions/economic-analysis. This report contains the Wyoming Economic Health Index (WEHI), a coincident economic indicator designed…
SVI Radio Interview: Don Staley (BOSV) & Bill Need (Teton Truss)
Bill Need, President of Teton Truss, and Don Staley, Alpine Branch Manager for the Bank of Star Valley, both hopped onto the air during SVI Radio‘s Weekday Wake-Up to discuss a unique loan provided in partnership by Teton Truss and…
Major Gift of $2.5M to UW Supports Future of Wyoming Ranching
Courtesy of uwyo.edu/news A Wyoming ranching couple’s $2.5 million gift to the University of Wyoming will empower the university’s Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program, fueling impactful change and supporting future leaders in ranch management and agriculture statewide. The transformational…
Wyoming, tribal impasse over hunting rights persists despite judicial order
• Legal direction is an important step toward the state and sovereign nations finding agreement, attorneys say. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com It’s been nearly five years since the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision recognizing tribes’ treaty-based…
Defaced cattle case moves up to District Court
• Defense argues cost to restore animals could have been avoided using hair dye By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE — The case of the defaced herd is moving up to District Court following a…
Jonah Energy first oil company to earn honor for reclamation
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — As fickle spring weather finally settles over the high desert landscape of the Upper Green River Basin, carpets of Western yarrow and blue Lewis flax are starting to spread…
Candidate filing period opens
• Multiple state, county and municipal offices up for election The candidate filing period for those seeking political offices in Wyoming has opened. The filing window opened May 16 and will close on May 31 for candidates entering the…
Making it on your own in Wyoming
• How much money do you need to survive? By Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — How much does a single parent with one preschooler and one school-age child need to make in Wyoming…