After public furor, task force offers guidance on BLM’s plan for SW Wyoming
Turbulent phase ends on cooler note with consensus on dozens of recommendations from the governor-created task force. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Despite representing disparate interests, the 11 members of a governor-appointed task force reached consensus on more than 100…
Governor Urges Continued Investment in Education and Workforce Development through WIP Initiative
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a budget letter submitted to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC), Governor Mark Gordon has called for a $30 million investment to ensure long-term sustainability of his Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP). The WIP initiative is a…
Ford Theatre event to feature performances by Dickey, Lechner and Weber
• Event proceeds to benefit restoration efforts at the historic Ford. Daniel Lechner and Melissa Lechner Dickey, along with visual artist, Lxi Weber, are scheduled to take the stage of the historic Ford Theatre in downtown Afton to present a…
Rock Springs RMP Task Force Releases Final Report
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The task force on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan (RMP), created at Governor Mark Gordon’s request, released their report containing their consensus recommendations today. This report will be provided…
Star Valley Health to host Diabetes Education Course
• There’s always more to learn when it comes to diabetes. Star Valley Health is hosting a Diabetes Education Course at the EMS Garage in Afton with the next class set for Thursday January 18 from 5:30 to 6:30…
B-T will host symposium at the Afton Civic Center Tuesday, January 16
• First of many opportunities to be involved. The Bridger-Teton National Forest is revising the management plan and a series of meetings will be held, including one in Afton January 16. The B-T released the following report in preparation…
Lower Valley Energy responds regarding proposal to breach dams
• Four dams breached under proposal. A proposal to breach the dams on the Snake River in the Columbia Gorge has drawn opposition from Lower Valley Energy. The change would be done to preserve salmon, however the four dams involved…
USDA and DOE Listening Sessions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy being…
Homeowner Assistance Fund still open
It’s not too late to apply for the Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program! The HAF Program has served as a lifeline for eligible homeowners, helping them weather COVID-19 impacts and secure their homes. Since its inception in May 2022,…
Governor Gordon Welcomes BLM Announcement that adds new tools to fight invasive plants
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon launched an initiative to fight terrestrial invasive species including cheatgrass in 2019. A key tool identified in that initiative is the herbicide Indaziflam. This is used in Wyoming’s control of cheatgrass, which imperils wildlife, cripples migration…