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Governor’s push to restore management of grizzly bears to state clears key hurdle
The U.S Fish and Wildlife service has found that the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem may warrant removal
Lummis applauds decision to move toward delisting the grizzly bear
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Northern Continental Divide
Legislation removing Daylight Saving Time considered by lawmakers
If House Bill 246 were to pass, Wyomingites would remain on Mountain Standard Time year-round beginning on Nov. 5.
Wyoming lands world’s largest vertical farming research facility
The Laramie project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high paying jobs in the community.
Gov. Mark Gordon, 24 governors send joint letter to Biden opposing new federal water definitions
Under the new definition, more wetlands, lakes, rivers, groundwater and converted croplands will qualify as being federally protected, which signees say
Grants available for Wyoming childcare centers seeking to encourage physical activity, healthy eating
Mini grants encouraging physical activity and healthy eating habits are now available through the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition
Federal data shows 30k Wyomingites were eligible for Biden’s student debt relief program
Wyoming has the least number of debt relief applicants out of all the federal states and territories
Wyoming, Missouri library systems to expand arts education programs for older adults
By 2030, adults 55 and over, will be the dominant demographic group in the U.S and library institutions are adapting
State Senator Cynthia Lummis prioritizes ‘western way of life’ as chair of Western Caucus
The Congressional and Senate Western Caucuses exist to educate policymakers about cultural and policy issues unique to the American West.
Pedestrian struck and killed by semi while having vehicle pulled out of ditch
CASPER, Wyo. — A pedestrian having their vehicle pulled out of the snow was struck and killed by a semi
1 dead, 3 injured in four-vehicle crash south of Gillette
CASPER, Wyo. — One person died and three others were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Highway 59 south of
Cheyenne crash claims life of driver; fatigue may be a factor, police say
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the 3000
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday in honor of Wyoming volunteer firefighter
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on
I-25 closure expands from Buffalo-Casper; I-90 closed Sheridan-Buffalo; I-80 reopens to most traffic, wind closures remain
CASPER, Wyo. — With a snow storm expanding from northern Wyoming into central areas of the state, a closure along
Full closure takes effect on I-25 as heavy snow falls in northern Wyoming; Buffalo hits -18 degrees with -51 degree wind chill
CASPER, Wyo. — Heavy snow is falling in areas of northern Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures have
Make-A-Wish Wyoming selects Yellowstone National Park Lodges as ‘Community Partner of the Year’
CASPER, Wyo. — On Thursday, Make-A-Wish Wyoming announced that Yellowstone National Park Lodges run by Xanterra Parks & Resorts is its
Wyoming Game and Fish acquires 120-acres of big game winter range near Dubois
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission recently acquired a 120-acre property that was previously a private inholding
Report: Governor’s RIDE Advisory Group calls for ‘relatively fundamental changes’ to Wyoming’s education system
CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education Advisory Group released its
Zach Wallace named Wyoming Game and Fish’s new statewide nongame bird biologist
CASPER, Wyo. — On Monday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced the selection of a new statewide nongame bird
Three men convicted in one of the biggest poaching cases in Wyoming’s history
CASPER, Wyo. — Three men who were charged with over 100 wildlife violations in one of the biggest poaching cases
BLM Wyoming welcomes Chad Krause as new field manager for Newcastle Field Office
CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Newcastle Field Office, which includes 287,900 acres of surface land and 1.7
Sandi Riley named Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s 2022 ‘Volunteer of the Year’
CASPER, Wyo. — A Cheyenne resident has been selected as Make-A-Wish Wyoming’s 2022 “Volunteer of the Year.” Sandi Riley was
Wyoming governor issues flag order in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered that United States and Wyoming flags fly at half-staff across the
Wyoming agencies presenting budget requests to Joint Appropriations Committee starting Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — State of Wyoming agencies and departments seeking adjustments to their 2023–24 biennial budgets will begin presenting their
Governor to join AARP Wyoming’s TeleTown Hall ahead of 2023 legislative session
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon will participate in an AARP Wyoming TeleTown Hall event set to begin at
Gov. Gordon: 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast keynote speaker is Auntie Anne’s founder
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon is inviting the public to the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, where the keynote speaker
Casper bus driver dies in crash on icy I-25; 13 passengers taken to hospital for injuries
CASPER, Wyo. — The driver of a 2009 Motor Coach bus died as a result of injuries sustained in a
Wyoming teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award; first for Johnson County School District #1
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, a kindergarten teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Buffalo was presented with a Milken Educator
Cow elk tests positive for chronic wasting disease; first confirmed case in Wyoming Hunt Area 59 in Cody Region
CASPER, Wyo. — The presence of chronic wasting disease has been confirmed for the first time in Elk Hunt Area