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…
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…
Strike-down of affirmative action will not impact admissions at UW or CSU
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions on Thursday will not impact the admissions processes at either the University of Wyoming or nearby Colorado State University. Though the court declared race…
As campers flood forests, officials aim to manage evolving needs
• Wyoming districts are implementing or proposing changes to expand capacity, improve infrastructure and regulate use. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Via- Wyoming News Exchange As campers continue to flood into national forests — often towing large trailers, side-by-sides or…
USAA launches new coalition to support reducing veteran suicide
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Military service comes with risks beyond physical well-being. For many U.S. veterans, the impact their service has had on their mental health can even lead to suicidal ideation….
Editorial: A Bright Future for Wyoming Energy
By Senator Dan Dockstader Wyoming is fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of natural resources and energy knowledge, which has rightfully placed our state as an energy leader. Our capabilities, coupled with both traditional and renewable energies, has led…
Wyoming announces game times for PSU and New Mexico contests
• Both Games Will Be Streamed on the Mountain West Network Laramie, Wyo. (June 28, 2023) — Afternoon kickoffs for two home football games have been set by the University of Wyoming. Wyoming home games versus Portland State on Saturday,…
Star Valley & Cokeville listed among schools with no ejections
The Wyoming High School Activities Association has released the list of Wyoming high schools who did not have a single coach or player ejected from an athletic event during the 2022-2023 school year. Both Star Valley and Cokeville High School’s…
Amid funding concerns, lawmakers reject push for EMS as essential service
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Lawmakers on a legislative health panel declined last week to move forward with a draft bill that would have made emergency medical services (EMS) an essential service in Wyoming…