Wyoming’s Powder River Energy Corp. secures $23.5M for renewable energy project By Oil City News|5 days ago
Wyoming trona and soda ash producer wants to plug into nuclear microreactors Tata Chemicals inked a pending deal with nuclear reactor manufacturer BWXT Advanced Technologies for up to eight microreactors to be By WyoFile|December 22, 2024
Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge crowns 3 innovative winners GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge has concluded its second annual competition, awarding three promising entrepreneurs with a By County 17|December 10, 2024
Albertsons merger with Kroger blocked by US judge on Tuesday CASPER, Wyo. — The proposed merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons worth $25 million was blocked on Tuesday by By Dan Cepeda|December 10, 2024
Under pressure, Rocky Mountain Power trims fuel-cost rate hike The company’s electric customers in Wyoming are already paying the $80.6 million fuel ‘adjustment,’ which will expire in July. By WyoFile|December 10, 2024
Wyoming lawmakers punt on protecting electric utilities from wildfire liability Desperate for limits on claims and relief from skyrocketing insurance, utilities and other proponents say they will seek other sponsors By WyoFile|December 6, 2024
Allen Avenue reconstruction project awarded to local contractor GILLETTE, Wyo. — Dan Hart Patrol LLC, a local construction company, has been awarded the contract for the Allen Avenue By Klark Byrd|December 3, 2024
City Council denies bar and grill license for Expresso Lube after revenue review GILLETTE, Wyo. — A local business considered to be a unique blend of café and car care won't be adding By Klark Byrd|December 3, 2024
Thunder Basin Ford wins bid for Children’s Developmental Services SUVs GILLETTE, Wyo. — Children's Developmental Services will get two new SUVs following Campbell County Board of Commissioners action Tuesday. Despite By Klark Byrd|December 3, 2024
Pridgeon gets Campbell County commissioners’ support in Wyoming Entrepreneur of the Year nomination GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Campbell County Board of Commissioners is giving its support for Hank Pridgeon's nomination for the Wyoming By Klark Byrd|December 3, 2024
Ex-eye bank workers say pressure, lax oversight led to errors Four former employees at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank described numerous retrieval problems, including damage to eyes and removal from By WyoFile|November 29, 2024
Cheyenne restaurant owes former employees thousands of dollars in wages, court rules Laramie County Circuit Court says the business neglected to pay employees. However, it’s unclear if staff can recover their wages. By Jared Gendron|November 29, 2024
Wyoming’s Economic Health Index shows first decline since 2021 GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Economic Health Index has shown its first year-over-year decline since April 2021, according to the By Klark Byrd|November 26, 2024
Wyoming sees mixed economic forecast for 2025, report finds LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming’s economic outlook is mixed for 2025, with a continuing decline in the coal industry, shortages in By County 17|November 24, 2024
PacifiCorp mulls breakup that could align Wyoming with other pro-coal states A reorganization likely won’t come cheap for Wyoming ratepayers, according to the company. But there might be benefits. By WyoFile|November 22, 2024
Mega hotels, sprawling data centers spur local governments to defend development moratoriums Development pause in Jackson, cause of Cheyenne worries, blocked construction of gateway building twice the size of Wyoming Capitol. By WyoFile|November 22, 2024
New report shows growing economic impact UW brings Wyoming LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s contribution to the state’s economy has increased significantly over the past decade, supporting By County 17|November 17, 2024
North Garner Lake Road to see new travel center development after property bid award GILLETTE, Wyo. — In a move to stimulate economic growth, Campbell County has awarded a bid for the purchase and By Klark Byrd|November 11, 2024
Campbell County ups Bishop Road investment to $6M to unlock millions in coal revenue GILLETTE, Wyo. — On Nov. 7, the Campbell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to increase funding for the Bishop By Klark Byrd|November 11, 2024
Five finalists announced for Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge GILLETTE, Wyo. — Five businesses are vying for a share of a $50,000 seed fund in the second annual Energy By County 17|November 7, 2024
Expresso Lube liquor license request put on hold GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette City Council tabled consideration to approve a new bar and grill liquor license application from By Klark Byrd|November 6, 2024
Wyoming’s revenue streams more diversified but will remain volatile, state forecasts Investment income and oil and gas production were stronger than expected in 2024, while coal production is on track for By WyoFile|November 6, 2024
City of Gillette to accept bids for property where Lula Belle Cafe encroached GILLETTE, Wyo. — During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Gillette City Council gave city staff permission to solicit sealed bids By Klark Byrd|November 5, 2024
Gillette City Council OK’s expanded fiber-optic access for Visionary Communications GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Gillette City Council gave its nod of approval to Amendment No. 18 to the Telecommunications Raceway By Klark Byrd|November 5, 2024
Hungry for electricity, artificial intelligence firms are knocking on Wyoming’s door The tech boom is ravenous for electrons. Wyoming, an energy powerhouse, weighs the potential opportunities and pitfalls. By WyoFile|October 29, 2024
Supreme Court keeps pressure on utilities burning Wyoming coal Majority opinion declined to halt EPA rules mandating drastic carbon dioxide emission reductions, likely resulting in coal plant closures. By WyoFile|October 24, 2024
Partnership explores reopening of Close to Home Hospice House GILLETTE, Wyo. — Campbell County Health is partnering with the Northeast Wyoming Community Health Foundation to evaluate the feasibility of By Klark Byrd|October 24, 2024
Montana contractor gets $10.8M for Highway 387 road work near Wright GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a more than $10 million bid from Montana-based Riverside Contracting Inc. for By County 17|October 23, 2024
Cinco de Mayo, Big D Oil Co. secure liquor licenses in Gillette GILLETTE, Wyo. — After two separate public hearings, one Gillette restaurateur has a new liquor license and one retail liquor By Klark Byrd|October 15, 2024
When electric utilities spark wildfires, how much should they have to pay victims? The threat of billion-dollar class-action lawsuits bankrupting power companies has lawmakers considering a cap on claims. By WyoFile|October 15, 2024
Campbell County sees taxable sales fall off through second quarter of year CASPER, Wyo. — New data from the Wyoming Economic Analysis Division show that Campbell County has seen a 16.5% drop By Tommy Culkin|September 30, 2024
City of Gillette, WYDOT enter cooperative agreement to extend Sinclair Street By Ryan Lewallen|9 hours ago
Cheyenne-based social media influencer sentenced on fishing-related charges By County 17|12 hours ago
Authorities investigating ‘suspicious letter containing a potential white powder’ sent to Campbell County Courthouse By Nick Perkins|13 hours ago