Mental health calls, suicide rate alarming
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming holds first place in a race nobody wants to win. In the Rocky Mountain “Suicide Belt,” Wyoming has the fewest people and highest suicide rate per capita….
Study: Fed, state sage-grouse practice doesn’t work
By Sarah Elmquist-Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — For decades, federal and state land managers have used a method of mowing and applying herbicide to Wyoming big sagebrush as a way to improve habitat for greater sage-grouse….
First oil & gas lease sale nets over $14M in state
• Wyoming will receive around $7 million of that revenue By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management’s first oil and gas lease sale in over a year netted roughly $14.7…
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…
Linder Adds Jacob Theodosiou to 2023-24 Roster
• He will be the second Canadian play for UW LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 3,2023) – University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the signing of Canadian guard Jacob Theodosiou on Wednesday. He ranks as the 20th best point guard…