Wyoming nuclear plant on track despite industry setback, developer says
• Despite assurances from Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, some skeptics contend its Wyoming project could be a “financial disaster.” By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Factors that led to the recent demise of a “small modular reactor” energy project in Utah do…
Former Wyoming governor, Casper residents also oppose Kelly parcel auction
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Amber Pollock makes “booze” in Casper. But people who visit Teton County help pay her bills. Pollock said people “on pilgrimage to the parks” often stop by her…
Historic die-off at Wyoming elk feedground prompts management changes
• One of the largest documented outbreaks of hoof rot in Wyoming struck the Horse Creek Feedground last winter, killing nearly half of the congregated calves. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Biologist Ben Wise received the first feedground reports of…
Murder Trial underway involving New Zealand Sheep Shearer
• Monique Sullivan facing 2nd degree charges. The murder trial involving a sheep shearer from New Zealand began Monday in Kemmerer. Monique Sullivan had previously been charged with second degree murder following the stabbing death of a co-worker on a…
New documentary highlights migration in and through Grand Teton National Park
CASPER (WNE) — “Animal Trails: Rediscovering Grand Teton Migrations,” a new Wyoming-made documentary, shows how the migration patterns often depend on habitats up to 190 miles away from Grand Teton National Park — not just in it. Animal Trails: Rediscovering…
Missing Utah man could be in Idaho
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – BEAR LAKE COUNTY — A Utah man has been reported missing and could potentially be in Idaho. Paul Illum, 50, was last heard from on Nov. 8 at…
Resource center serves Lander’s veterans, others
By Marit Gookin Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — On the corner of Second Street and Custer Street in Lander, in an unassuming building, one group of Lander residents is working to make a difference and give back…
Nuclear reactor back in focus at Kemmerer meeting
By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — A meeting was held Tuesday in Kemmerer during which the proposed TerraPower nuclear plant was discussed and residents questioned the timeline and safety of the proposed plant. The…
M. Russell Ballard, Latter-day Saint apostle, dies at 95
The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are saddened to announce that President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October 2023. This is a 26% increase from October 2022 (236,567 recreational visits). It is also a 75% increase from October 2019* (171,339 recreational visits) when several…