Live Here, Give Here: How WyoGives Supports Food Bank of Wyoming’s Fight Against Hunger
Hunger and hardship are being felt in Wyoming communities like never before. Food Bank of Wyoming believes that together, we can change that. Donating to Food Bank of Wyoming during WyoGives Day on July 12th helps provide nourishing food to people across Wyoming experiencing food insecurity. During…
Joint Appropriations Committee meeting Monday and Tuesday
The Joint Appropriations Committee is meeting today and tomorrow, Monday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 11 at The Wyoming State Capitol, E301 in Cheyenne. The committee has a very full agenda prepared for the meeting and the WBA team will be there to listen to…
High court: Emotional damages can’t be recovered for loss of pets
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Damages can’t be recovered for emotional injuries suffered due to the loss of a pet, according to a Wyoming Supreme Court opinion issued last Wednesday. Justices came to…
Five strikes and you’re in: New law makes repeated thefts a felony
• A fifth or consecutive theft conviction can now land Wyomingites in prison for up to 10 years, regardless of the stolen goods’ value. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A person convicted of four thefts in Wyoming can now face…
BCBSWY Matches WyoGives Donations For Wyoming Together
CHEYENNE, WYO –Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming (BCBSWY) is excited to announce an incredible $100,000 donation match across the state to encourage Wyoming residents to pay it forward and strengthen our communities through WyoGives. The WyoGives donation match expands the BCBSWY Wyoming Together movement through $75,000…
Hundreds lose Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care coverage
• More than 450 people no longer qualify for Wyoming Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP, partially due to age, residency or income. Thousands more are expected to lose coverage over the next nine months. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com More…
Wyoming, Colorado enter partnership for direct air capture activity
By the Gillette News Record staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — This week, Wyoming and Colorado signed an agreement regarding direct air capture activity and development. The bipartisan interstate agreement will focus on the direct air capture industry’s potential…
BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming nets $14,776,920
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming State Office on Friday conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 116 parcels covering 127,014.62 acres in Wyoming. In total, 67 parcels covering 69,149.39 acres sold for $14,776,920. The…
Forest Service releases statement on Intermittent Spring trail closure
The following is a statement from the Bridger-Teton National Forest regarding the closure of the lower trail leading leading up to the Intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The road remains open as does the upper trail….
Wyoming receives $347.9M for high-speed internet infrastructure
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Internet access impacts communication, education, medical care and transportation in essential ways. Currently, 39,215 homes and small businesses in Wyoming lack access to a high-speed internet connection. The…