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Wyoming Public Media Scrambling After State Push To Defund
The fate of Wyoming Public Media hangs in the balance after the Joint Appropriations Committee last week voted to discontinue providing state funds to the entity. “It is important for journalism to be independent of government,” said Rep. Ken Pendergraft
Kate MeadowsJanuary 20, 2026
Avalanche Fatalities Keep Snowmobilers On Alert
Unseasonably warm weather created dangerous avalanche conditions in the Bridger-Teton region of Wyoming, with two avalanche-related deaths reported within a three-week time span, including a Utah man who was buried beneath his snowmobile under three feet of snow.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 16, 2026
Sweetwater County Parents Blast School District Over Vacancies, Superintendent Raise
Parents in Sweetwater County School District No. 1 are blasting the board for high vacancies, ignored comments, a secret superintendent raise, and poor accountability. Despite promises, leadership offers muted responses amid ongoing turmoil.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 15, 2026
Snowmobiler Rescued After Plunging Off Bridge And Landing In Frozen River
A 40-year-old Russian national who plunged off a bridge after his snowmobile collided with a guardrail is expected to survive after being rescued by a team of emergency responders on the Scenic Beartooth Highway near the Wyoming - Montana border.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 13, 2026
Snowmobiler Dies In Avalanche Triggered In Wyoming Backcountry
A snowmobiler in the Wyoming backcountry southeast of Afton died Sunday after he and another rider triggered an avalanche that buried him about 2 feet below the surface and under his snowmobile.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 12, 2026
Wyoming Man Donates Llama Ranch As Sanctuary For Veterans, First Responders
Right before Christmas, Navy veteran Al Ellis donated his 207-acre llama ranch in Sublette County as a sanctuary for veterans and first responders. “We want other people to enjoy this — people who deserve it, people who we owe something to,” Ellis said.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 11, 2026
$350 Million Transmission Project Links Wyoming, South Dakota Power Grids
The $350 million Ready Wyoming transmission project represents the largest electrical infrastructure investment in Black Hills Energy's history. The company claims it will provide long-term price stability and link Wyoming's and South Dakota's power grids.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 09, 2026
Wyoming Cattle Ranchers Cheer New Protein-First National Dietary Guidelines
Wyoming cattle ranchers are applauding the new federal dietary guidelines that prioritize protein like red meat and real foods over processed options. “We’ve been vindicated,” Wyoming cattle rancher Mark Eisele said. “We raise a wholesome, non-processed product.”
Kate MeadowsJanuary 08, 2026
Proposed Seminoe Power Plant Aims To Cut Water Use 95% And Slash Emissions
The proposed 2-gigawatt Seminoe Generating Station near Rawlins would pair natural gas and wind power to boost Wyoming’s energy supply. The project aims to cut water use by up to 95% and reduce emissions while creating hundreds of jobs.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 08, 2026
Wyoming’s Last Oil And Gas Sale Of 2025 Draws A Meager Two Bids
Wyoming’s Dec. 30 oil and gas lease sale got bids on just two parcels out of 34 available from out-of-state firms. The BLM awaits federal guidance on re-listing the properties under the requirements of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 06, 2026
17 White Bison Thrive At Billionaire Joe Ricketts’ Jackson Fork Ranch
Billionaire Joe Ricketts’ herd of 17 white bison thrive at Jackson Fork Ranch in Wyoming’s Upper Hoback Valley. To him, the white bison represent a piece of American West history, a spiritual connection to the land and a feature he's proud to share with guests
Kate MeadowsJanuary 03, 2026
Sublette County’s New Hospital Hopes To Get Some Of $205 Million From Feds
Sublette County opened its first hospital, a $73.8 million complex, in September and has been “burning” through cash since. It hopes to get some of the $205 million in federal health care money Wyoming was given this week.
Kate MeadowsJanuary 01, 2026
U.S. Breaks 15-Year Run Of Coal Declines With Increased Demand
The International Energy Agency reports global coal demand is expected to hit a new record high in 2025. In the U.S. and Wyoming, it’s expected to increase 8%, breaking a 15-year run of 6% annual declines.
Kate MeadowsDecember 26, 2025
Wyoming Animal Shelters Scramble To Find Foster Homes For Holidays
Animals shelters across Wyoming are scrambling to find foster homes for homeless pets for the holiday season. They say dogs who are fostered typically get adopted more quickly because they often behave differently in homes than they do in the shelters.
Kate MeadowsDecember 23, 2025
Rock Springs Parents Blast School District Over Vulgar Wristband
Parents and community members are outraged over reports a wristband reading “Follow Policy + FAFO + GFY” was worn by a school official. The district is reviewing the complaint but won’t discuss specific personnel.
Kate MeadowsDecember 18, 2025
High Winds, Dry Conditions Could Trigger Wildfire Power Shutoffs In Colorado
Colorado’s Front Range faces potential wildfire-related power shutoffs Wednesday amid high winds and dry conditions, but Wyoming utilities say they don’t expect outages. Officials will keep monitoring in case the weather worsens.
Kate MeadowsDecember 16, 2025
Wyoming Oil And Gas Lease Sales Surge As Biden-Era Rules Cloud Future
Wyoming oil and gas lease sales have rebounded in 2025, with a sixth sale set for Dec. 30 after years of record lows. But industry leaders say Biden-era rules and higher minimum bids still cloud investment and leave key questions unanswered.
Kate MeadowsDecember 15, 2025
Denver's Real Estate Market Has Cooled Down Dramatically And That's Not Good For Wyoming
For years, Denver's real estate market was one of the hottest in the country but that's no longer. The Denver metro area has seen a 70% decline in net migration and that's not good for Wyoming. “We need businesses and people to be interested in the Front Range,” Cheyenne Chamber CEO Dale Steenbergen said.
Kate MeadowsDecember 07, 2025
Breakthrough: Idaho Lab Produces World’s First Molten Salt Fuel For Nuclear Reactors
Idaho National Laboratory announced a breakthrough this week that it’s created the world’s first molten salt fuel for nuclear reactors. That has Wyoming’s growing nuclear industry excited for its potential use in advanced nuclear power plants.
Kate MeadowsDecember 05, 2025
$60 Million Wyoming Rare Earth Plant To Challenge China Nears Full Operation
Construction of a $60 million state-of-the-art rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant is complete in Upton, Wyoming. It’s expected to be game-changing in America’s efforts to break China’s rare earth stranglehold.
Kate MeadowsDecember 03, 2025
Survey Sparks Division In Evanston Over Four-Day School Week
A survey has sparked division in Evanston over whether the local school district should adopt a four-day school week. Some district leaders and parents don't like the idea, while supporters says it's not the job of public schools to babysit kids.
Kate MeadowsNovember 28, 2025