Dead & Gone in Wyoming: A Podcast Highlighting Mystery, Intrigue in Cowboy State
Wyoming, like anywhere, has its fair share of mystery and murder. While some cases are well-known and remembered, others have faded off into the sunset much like a Wyoming evening with the cool air overcoming the night. Many of these…
Two in custody after chase in Casper
CASPER (WNE) — Police ended a roughly four-hour negotiation with two adults peacefully on Wednesday morning, following a chase that ended with the pair crashing their truck. The encounter closed a section of East Yellowstone Highway in north Casper for…
Experts weigh in on planned nuclear facility
By Kayne Pyatt Kemmerer Gazette Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — The Wyoming Energy Authority and the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources presented a recent webinar titled “Advanced Nuclear 101” to provide expert information and to answer questions…
US census shows Wyoming lags in growth
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A number of the top ten states with the largest population growth from 2020 to 2021 were Wyoming’s neighbors, but the Cowboy State fell far behind. Half of the…
Wyoming State Parks will start collecting sales tax
GILLETTE (WNE) -– As of Jan. 1, Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails will begin collecting sales and lodging taxes to comply with state law. Tax rates vary by county and will be collected on fees for overnight camping,…
Business group to lawmakers: No new taxes
By Hannah Black and Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As revenue from Wyoming’s natural resources industry continues to wane, state legislators are considering alternative options for funding state services, and at least one business…
Governor Signs Order to Keep Jim Bridger Power Plant Unit Operating
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon signed a Temporary Emergency Suspension Order that allows Unit 2 of the Jim Bridger Power Plant to continue operating for at least 4 months and avert a New Year’s Day shut down of the…
Coal enjoys 2021 resurgence
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The coal industry has had an unexpectedly good year. After tumbling 18% in 2020 compared to 2019, U.S. thermal coal use is expected to climb 21% through the end…
Maldonado Named Mountain West Player of the Week
Guard Hunter Maldonado was named the Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday after leading the Cowboys to a 2-1 record and earning All-Tournament honors at the Diamond Head Classic. He is the second Cowboy to earn the award…
Cowboys defeat South Florida 77-57
HONOLULU (Dec. 25, 2021) – Guard Hunter Maldonado did his best Santa Clause impression handing out 10 assists tying a career-high in a Christmas Day win over South Florida by a score of 77-57 in the Consolation Championship game of…