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Restored property tax cut bill passes Senate, heads to House

  By Carrie Haderlie and Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to offer all homeowners in Wyoming a two-year, 50% reduction in property taxes has passed the state Senate. Senate File 69, “Homeowner…

Kemmerer family receives 2024 Access Recognition Program award from G&F

Landowners from Kemmerer have been recognized  as recipients of the 2024 Access Recognition Program. Dave and Shannon Julian were recently honored and presented their award at the Wyoming Stock Growers Association awards luncheon in Casper. Each year, the Wyoming Board…

UW Extension to Host Southwest Wyoming Ag Day Feb. 20

On Thursday, Feb. 20, the University of Wyoming Extension will host the Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Evanston. The event provides educational programming about current agricultural challenges and opportunities for southwest Wyoming producers. Utah producers may also benefit from the information provided. Southwest…

Avalanche danger ‘High’ with warm and wet weather

The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche area for much of western Wyoming. “Heavy snow and strong wind have created very dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Slabs ranging from 1 to 3 feet in depth will be reactive…

Weekly news summary from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Below are some of the weekly summarized news headlines from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the week of January 25 through Feb. 2. Church Reaffirms Immigration Principles: Love, Law and Family Unity The Church of Jesus…

Bills to learn, recover from 2024 wildfires headed for Senate floor

  By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature is looking to help the state learn and recover from a historic 2024 wildfire season. According to the Wyoming State Forestry Division, 2,167 fires…

LC Tourism coordinated as one program

  • Board will be formed with town representatives Representatives from the Lincoln County’s towns, chambers and economic development groups met in a conference call this week to make plans for a unified effort to promote tourism. Lincoln County Economic…

Bills targeting predator torture, snowmobile hunting could make infamous wolf stunt a felony

  • Two bills have already been introduced stemming from Sublette County’s infamous animal torture incident. More are likely coming, including a proposal that would prohibit snowmobiling over animals on public land.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—Sophomore representative Andrew…

Skier dies at Jackson Hole ski area

  JACKSON (WNE) — A skier died Saturday after a fall Friday at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, officials said. Kenneth Sait, 82, apparently fell Friday on the Sun Dog ski run, said Teton County Deputy Coroner Russ Nelson. No other…

Senator Pearson provides update on Wyoming Legislative Session

Senator Laura Taliaferro-Pearson (R-Kemmerer) joined the Weekday Wake-Up radio show on Monday, January 20, to discuss her involvement in the 2025 Wyoming Legislative Session, highlighting several key pieces of legislation she has sponsored and cosponsored. During her call, Taliaferro-Pearson emphasized…