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Yellowstone’s migrating bison manipulate springtime green

◆ UW scientists illustrate benefits of bison. On a typical June day in Yellowstone, it’s not unusual to see hundreds of bison grazing in the Lamar Valley. The herds appear to aimlessly move back and forth through meadows threaded by…

(***Update) Rexburg man found by family members

According to reports from EastIdahoNews.com, Rex Price, a Rexburg man missing since Saturday, has been located by family members and appears fine. This information was relayed to EastIdahoNews.com via the Rexburg Police Department.   (Original Story) REXBURG — Authorities are…

Wyo gas revenues down 74% in ‘new reality’

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com As leaders scramble to prop up the state’s troubled coal industry, a “new reality” threatens from another key sector: Declining natural gas production has cut Wyoming’s annual gas tax income 74% in 12 years….

Wyoming News Briefs: Beet harvests, sharing grizzlies and vape detectors in school

Beet harvest halted with beets still in the ground POWELL (WNE) — Western Sugar Cooperative has officially declared that any unharvested sugar beets will not be accepted. Last week’s announcement effectively ends the 2019 harvest — and means that all…

Wyoming State Supreme Court Upholds District Court Opinion on Revenue Bonds

Jackson, Wyoming – The Wyoming Supreme Court issued a ruling today that affirmed the District Court of Teton County, and held that the Jackson Hole Airport Board may use revenue bonds to purchase the assets of Jackson Hole Aviation, the Airport’s…

Wyoming News Briefs: November 25, 2019

Man pleads not guilty of attempted murder charge GREEN RIVER (WNE) — Bradley Setzer pleaded not guilty to charges filed against him during an arraignment Nov. 18 in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery. Setzer is charged with…

Yellowstone seeks comment on wireless plan

By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — A year ago, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly was just arriving in the park. Shortly after unpacking he quickly began calling for improved connectivity. With the future of…

Legislator proposes fees on unoccupied homes

By Cody Cottier Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Jackson lawmaker wants to impose a fee on unoccupied second — or third, or fourth — homes, potentially offering a new way to alleviate Jackson Hole’s housing…

WYDOT receives $14.5 million federal grant for wildlife crossing project

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will receive a $14.5 million federal grant from the U.S Department of Transportation for a wildlife crossing project north of La Barge in southwest Wyoming. The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…

Committee votes to advance Medicaid expansion bill

By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers on the Joint Revenue Interim Committee voted 8-5 Tuesday to move forward with a bill authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to expand Medicaid coverage in Wyoming. If…