Redistricting committee provides update
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Though Interstate 80 was closed and much of southern Wyoming was snowed in, the Legislative Management Council heard an update on the state’s redistricting process from committee members…
Barrasso, Lummis Join Supreme Court Brief Opposing Biden Vaccine Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), 44 other Senators, and 136 Representatives in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The amicus brief…
WSGS Releases 2021 Summaries of Wyoming’s Oil, Natural Gas, and Critical Mineral Resources
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) released two reports that provide brief status updates on recent and future developments in the state’s hydrocarbon and mineral industries. This year’s annual oil and natural gas report emphasizes the importance of pipeline infrastructure,…
Emergency Relief Order For Propane Delivery
Mark Gordon, the Governor of the State of Wyoming, has signed an executive order to allow motor carriers delivering propane to operate outside the regular operating daylight hours. Under the emergency relief order issued by the Governor, a state of…
Cheney criticizes Wyoming GOP officials
CASPER (WNE) — The Wyoming Republican Party apparatus includes people who are “quite radical,” Rep. Liz Cheney said Thursday. Cheney made the comment on the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The lawmaker gave multiple interviews…
Governor’s RIDE Advisory Group Seeks Input on Elevating Education in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon’s K-12 Education advisory group has released a short survey seeking input and ideas from Wyoming residents on how to create the ideal education system for the future of the state. Announced in May 2021, the…
Wyoming reallocates $1 million in ERAP funds to Northern Arapaho Tribe
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for the State of Wyoming has reallocated $1 million of its funding to the Northern Arapaho Tribal Housing Program. Wyoming is the only state so far to reallocate federal emergency rental…
Virus stalls UW basketball season
By Ryan Thorburn Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Tom Burman understands the frustration level was high for those fans who drove on slick roads to see the Cowboys start the Mountain West men’s basketball race this past…
Truck wreck results in butter giveaway
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Free 55-pound blocks of butter available at 6708 Zero Road, Casper, Wyoming, said the post. 4 p.m. Take as much as you want. No further explanation needed. On The…
Idea of giving Wyoming residents more game licenses examined
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Stakeholders are again exploring increasing residents’ share of big game hunting licenses from 80% to 90%, which would decrease the percentage of licenses available to nonresidents. The issue is…