Wyoming

CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday issued an executive order directing state agencies to examine the financial effects of a moratorium on new federal oil and gas leases issued earlier this week by President Joe Biden....

CHEYENNE Wyoming residents who are 65 and older can now begin to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to updated priority population guidelines released by the state Department of Health on Monday....

CHEYENNE Seeking to limit impacts on wildlife from an increasing number of renewable power developments, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission revised 10-year-old guidelines Thursday, adopting for the first time recommendations on solar projects....

(BPT) - Due to the pandemic, everyone's lives have been turned upside down. This is especially true for families coping with altered routines at school, learning from home or both. Children are stressed about their routines, and parents are anxious,.....

(BPT) - Robinhood was built for a new generation of investors. For millions of people who have felt left behind by America's financial system. For people who felt turned away by the big Wall Street financial institutions. For those who......

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Granger Mayor Bradley McCollum pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon in District Court to using the town's bank cards for personal purchases....

(StatePoint) It is hard to imagine the Big Game without hot wings, zesty delivery pizza or homemade buffalo chicken dip, despite the anticipated heartburn that might follow. On top of all your favorite rich and spicy foods is the anxiety......

(BPT) - As you look ahead to doing your taxes this year, there are a number of myths you may think are true for the 2020 tax year. If so, you are not alone — tax myths and misinformation are......

GILLETTE A research team at the University of Wyoming has found a way to use a microwave to turn coal into graphite....

As Wyoming's COVID-19 vaccine campaign continues, many are waiting in limbo for the chance to be vaccinated, while others are debating whether to receive the new vaccine at all....

Wyoming agricultural producers and the industries associated with them need timely and valuable crop and livestock information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is one place where both producers and ...

Lisa Shrefler had been thinking about buying a handgun for the past several years. This fall, she finally acted on the impulse....

The year 2020 hasn't been easy for business, with a global pandemic, government shutdowns and restrictions, and a workforce sent home with the added stress of remote schooling....

In just one day in early February, nearly 600 people pass through the state Capitol during a general session of the Wyoming State Legislature. In a normal year, legislators, members of the public, officials and the staff that make the......

Wyoming State Bar offers video mental health counseling as new benefit to lawyers...

Anticipated major and prolonged cuts in education funding could be catastrophic to Wyoming's future, say school board leaders, many of whom are frustrated by unfunded legislative mandates and threats of looming budget cuts....

Wyoming stories are crossing state lines around the region via airwaves, thanks to the state's homegrown talent....

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Telling people what they don't offer has proven to be a successful business plan for the owners of the Snowy Range Ski Area....

LARAMIE The University of Wyoming livestock judging team begins workout practice Dec. 12 with a new coach heading into spring competition....

(StatePoint) With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts say that it's actually a great time fo...

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Normative Services Academy, Inc. will close its doors March 22 "after an evaluation of viability of the Normative Services program," according to a press release sent Wednesday morning by NSI Executive Director Clayton Carr....

RIVERTON (WNE) — A bill delaying the appointment of judges to Wyoming Chancery Court cleared a legislative committee Thursday with unanimous approval....

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CASPER Several state lawmakers have charged the Wyoming Board of Medicine with violating the state's Constitution because of a statement that board published in March regarding the prescribing of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19....

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(BPT) - It's an unfortunate case of cause and effect: As temperatures drop, thermostats go up, along with your utility bill. Homeowners nationwide know that it can be expensive to keep a home comfortable during cold weather. What's more, with......

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A woman convicted of multiple counts of forgery was sentenced to four years of probation with a suspended sentence of four to eight years of incarceration Monday afternoon in Laramie County District Court....

GILLETTE (WNE) — An international Christian youth gathering that in the past has drawn more than 55,000 people will be held in Gillette in 2024....

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LARAMIE According to Josie Voight, Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator with the University of Wyoming's College of Business, the six-week Entrepreneur Essentials program offered by the university and Central Wyoming College (CWC) beginning Friday, Ja...

(BPT) - Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors where the air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Homes contain a number of unwanted particles such as dust, dander and mold. While invisible to......

(BPT) - Spending more time at home has put increased focus on bathrooms for homeowners, which is why one of the top home improvement trends of 2021 is adding or updating these spaces. Fortunately, remodeling or adding a bathroom DIY-style......

(BPT) - Did you know millions of girls are stepping off the field and leaving sports during puberty? Participating in sports helps girls develop the confidence and skills they need to do whatever they are passionate about....

(BPT) - For more than four decades, the fight to end the HIV epidemic has raged on, ushering significant developments and innovations in treatment and care. However, progress has been uneven and fragile, illuminating major disparities in care and access.....

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(BPT) - While many loving pet owners are unaware their pet may not be at their healthiest weight, the fact is that more than half of cats and dogs in the U.S. are indeed overweight or obese, according to the......

POWELL (WNE) — COVID-19 intercepted the annual Backpack Blessings benefit pie sale scheduled for the Christmas season....

GILLETTE (WNE) — Wyoming gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.22 a gallon on Monday....

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A couple weeks after Congresswoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, one of Trump's strongest supporters in Congress is set to visit the Wyoming State Capitol later this week in reaction to C...

CHEYENNE Local health officials struck a hopeful, but measured tone as they addressed the media Monday morning regarding the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout....

CHEYENNE - Lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill authorizing regulators to set reimbursement rates for home-generated solar power and requiring them to "prevent subsidization" of small renewable-power installations....

RIVERTON (WNE) — The Wyoming Senate Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance a bill allowing the creation of special districts to fund local airports in the state....

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Western Wyoming Community College has announced the 15 positions that would be eliminated under cost-saving proposals. The college is facing a roughly $2.4 million shortfall in the 2021-22 budget, and layoffs are part of the bud...

CASPER The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Wyoming has set Feb. 22 as a cutoff date to batch applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program....

CHEYENNE Under the guidance of Mayor Patrick Collins and newly appointed interim Chief John Kopper, Cheyenne Fire Rescue has applied for two grants to help pay for a new fire engine and automotive extrication equipment....

LARAMIE For four summers, University of Wyoming researcher Christy Bell scoured Wyoming for western bumble bees, furry black and yellow insects with distinctive white tails....

CHEYENNE Although time will tell whether the project comes to fruition, Wyoming could soon have its first operating gold mine in decades if a company decides to move forward with its plans in coming months....

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