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Wyoming’s unemployment rate down to just 3% in July

POWELL (WNE) — Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down to 3% in July. The state unemployment rate decreased from 3.1% in June to 3.0% in July, as job gains were seen in leisure and hospitality, construction and professional and…

Atlas Carbon, UW collaborating on coal refinery project

GILLETTE (WNE) — Ground will break soon on a new coal refinery demonstration project north of Gillette. The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, Atlas Carbon and Wood PLC will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in September to launch the…

First Wyoming case of monkeypox identified in Laramie County

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —  The Wyoming Department of Health announced Monday morning that the first monkeypox case in a Wyoming resident has been identified in Laramie County. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health…

Wyoming State Canvassing Board to Meet and Certify Primary Election Results

CHEYENNE, WY – The Wyoming State Canvassing Board will convene on Wednesday, August 24th.  The Board will certify the primary election results and those nominated candidates who will be moving on to Wyoming’s General Election in November.  Members of the…

Average gas prices drop another 6.2 cents statewide 

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.10 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 62.6 cents per gallon…

Lummis, Barrasso Congratulate Hageman following U.S. House win

Wyoming’s two U.S. Senators congratulated Harriet Hageman following her win over incumbent Liz Cheney for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House of Representatives seat. Hageman collected a total of 113,025 votes, compared to Cheney’s 49,316. Following the election, U.S. Senator Johns Barrosso…

Volk Wins U20 World Title  

By Cobe Wastler Communications Coordinator University of Wyoming Athletics Sofia, Bulgaria (August 16, 2022) – Cowboy Wrestling True Freshman Jore Volk will be bringing some hardware back to the United States after a great performance at 57kg at the U20 Freestyle World Championships in…

Groups sue feds for inaction on wolf protection

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Saying that the federal government missed a mandatory deadline, a consortium of conservation groups filed suit Tuesday to force a decision on whether wolves should regain Endangered Species Act protections in Wyoming. Four groups…

Sheridan soldier named best warrior of the Army National Guard

By The Sheridan Press staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Sgt. Tyler Holloway, a fire support specialist with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade in the Wyoming Army National Guard, was named top Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in the…

Secretary of State hopefuls vary on compliance with desired office

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com A WyoFile investigation of the three candidates vying to be Wyoming’s next secretary of state reveals marked differences in professional experience, political backing and even history of compliance with the very laws and regulations enforced by…