House begins reviewing fire relief and recovery bills
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — As Wyoming reels from a historic 2024 fire season, lawmakers are advancing bills to help aid rehabilitation and recovery efforts. According to the Wyoming State Forestry Division,…
Bills to learn, recover from 2024 wildfires headed for Senate floor
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature is looking to help the state learn and recover from a historic 2024 wildfire season. According to the Wyoming State Forestry Division, 2,167 fires…
Governor Gordon Pushes BLM to Listen to Wyoming when it Finalizes Rock Springs RMP
Governor Mark Gordon is urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reconsider its restriction-heavy preferred alternative and deliver a reasonable plan incorporating more of Wyoming’s compromise approach to managing the Rock Springs area. The Governor submitted his comment letter, along…
Wyoming to expect an average to normal fire season
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wildfire season can cause concern for the general public, especially considering the increase in damage done by fires in the West. In spite of this, the state of…
Governor Gordon Appoints Interim State Forester
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as Interim State Forester. Kelly is moving into the role due to the retirement of Bill Crapser, who served as the State Forester for 19 years. “I…
Lawmakers tackle forest health
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Every year, the Wyoming state forester is statutorily required to update the Legislature on the health of Wyoming’s forests. In a typical year for members of the Joint Committee…
Governor Gordon directs state resources to provide support on Mullen Fire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire. The fire is burning largely on the Medicine Bow National Forest as well as some…