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Rollback Of Biden-Era Powder River Basin Energy Leasing Policies Hits Trump's Desk
Trump and congressional allies are undoing Biden-era land and leasing rules to expand coal, oil and gas in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. Opponents say that guts environmental regulations and could leave taxpayers on the hook for huge cleanup costs.
David MadisonNovember 25, 2025
Campbell County At Odds Over Nuclear Project As Gordon Considers $100M For It
Leaders in Campbell County and Gillette are at odds about BWXT's plan to bring high-tech nuclear fuels manufacturing to town. At the same time, Gov. Mark Gordon is considering a $100 million state grant for the project.
David MadisonNovember 24, 2025
The Innovative "Wood Bank" In Buffalo That Provides Free Firewood For People In Need
"The first person who showed up to Buffalo's Clear Creek Wood Bank was missing a leg,” the founder said. “He was in tears. He couldn’t believe we were going to keep his house warm. He was a veteran; he was everything we were trying to achieve.”
Dale KillingbeckNovember 23, 2025
How A Wyoming Startup Is Turning Trash Into Clean Fuel For Cars
Nobody’s driving hydrogen vehicles in Wyoming, but they are catching on in the San Francisco Bay area. That's because a startup based in Pinedale, Wyoming, just cleared final permitting on its process of turning rotting trash into fuel for cars and trucks.
David MadisonNovember 21, 2025
Japan Eyes Wyoming Gas As New Mexico-Mexico Route Opens Export Path
Japan wants Wyoming’s low-carbon natural gas, and new export terminals in Mexico may provide a route for Asian delivery. Policy leaders say demand is rising, and cleaner Rocky Mountain gas could boost U.S. energy exports.
Renée JeanNovember 20, 2025
House Passes Hageman's Bill To Restore Coal Leasing In Powder River Basin
The House narrowly passed a resolution led by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to restore coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and overturn a Biden-era ban. The measure now heads to the Senate amid sharp debate over energy and climate policy.
David MadisonNovember 19, 2025
It Could Take Months To Pinpoint What Caused Massive Power Outage
It could take months to pinpoint what caused two high-voltage lines to trip near Medicine Bow last week, resulting in an unprecedented blackout for about 100,000 customers of multiple utility companies across Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota.
Scott SchwebkeNovember 19, 2025
Campbell County’s Nuclear Solution: Ban Storage Of High-Level Waste
Campbell County commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday banning the storage of high-level nuclear waste in the county. They say it’s a message that as Wyoming’s nuclear industry grows, Campbell County has no intentions of becoming a nuclear waste dump.
David MadisonNovember 18, 2025
What Creates The Dazzling Colors Of Auroras Over Wyoming? It's All Elevation
Nearly every color of aurora could be seen as far south as Mexico during last week's "best ever" atmospheric event over Wyoming. What create's those colors? It's all about elevation and a fortunate collision of timing, placement, and intensity.
Andrew RossiNovember 17, 2025
Ramaco’s Rare Earth Claims Draw Fierce Scrutiny From Geologists, Short-Sellers
Ramaco’s Brook Mine project in Wyoming, touted as a rare earth bonanza, is drawing fierce scrutiny from geologists and short-sellers. The company stands by its pitch to investors and says criticisms are a smear campaign in search of a payday.
David MadisonNovember 16, 2025
Now That Power Is Back On, Utilities Focus On How Massive Outage Happened
A day after two high-voltage transmission lines were tripped, causing a massing power outage affecting nearly 100,000 customers, the power is back on. Now utilities are focused on how it happened.
Kate MeadowsNovember 14, 2025
Two Tripped Power Lines Leave Nearly 100,000 Customers In The Dark Across Wyoming
A massive power outage caused by two tripped 500-kilovolt power lines near Medicine Bow left most of northeast Wyoming in the dark Thursday, along with areas in Montana and South Dakota. Nearly 100,000 customers were without power at one point.
Clair McFarland, Greg Johnson & Kate MeadowsNovember 13, 2025
Uranium Listed As ‘Critical’ Mineral, Signaling Boost For Wyoming Mining
Momentum behind Wyoming’s uranium industry continues to build, with the U.S. Interior Department giving it a boost Friday by officially designating the resource as a “critical" mineral.
David MadisonNovember 12, 2025
Company Asks Judge To Review Denial Of Wind Project 3 Times The Size Of Cheyenne
Energy giant Repsol filed a court motion Friday asking a judge to review a decision by the Laramie County Commission to deny its proposed wind farm project. The move could open the door for the project — three times the size of Cheyenne — to proceed.
Jackson WalkerNovember 11, 2025
Wind, Solar Projects Should Pay For Harming Wyoming Wildlife, Legislator Says
If wind and solar companies disrupt Wyoming’s wildlife, they should have to pay for it, Wyoming state Sen. Larry Hicks says. He’s sponsored a bill calling for energy companies to pay compensation.
Mark HeinzNovember 08, 2025
Powder River Basin Inches Closer To $50 A Barrel Oil, Unlocking New Potential
One of the key metrics holding Powder River Basin oil and gas back is the cost of producing a barrel of oil. But longer laterals in the play have driven the average cost down to $55 per barrel and closer to $50, which would unlock more production.
Renée JeanNovember 07, 2025
Wyoming May Force Water Cuts As Colorado River Crisis Deepens
With tensions building over the dwindling Colorado River water supply, Wyoming needs to make some tough decisions, state officials told lawmakers Thursday. That could include incentivizing farmers and ranchers to cut back irrigation along the Green River.
Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025
Power-Hungry AI Fuels Debate On Wyoming Coal’s Role In U.S. Energy Future
Skyrocketing power demand from data and AI centers is reviving calls for more coal-fired electricity and fuels debate about the role of Wyoming coal in the nation’s energy future. Experts say the market has shifted in ways that might still undercut coal.
Renée JeanNovember 06, 2025
Nuclear Panel Says Bill Gates-Backed Kemmerer Project Is Environmentally Safe
The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that the Bill Gates-backed Kemmerer Natrium project poses “no adverse impact to the environment.” It is the first advanced commercial facility to receive such a distinction.
Jackson WalkerOctober 29, 2025
Wyoming, Basin Electric Take Step Toward First New Coal Plant In Over A Decade
Wyoming and Basin Electric took a step Monday toward building the first new coal-fired power plant in more than a decade. Adding a second unit to the Dry Fork Station plant near Gillette “is clear proof coal is not dead,” said Gov. Mark Gordon.
David MadisonOctober 27, 2025
56-Year-Old Man Dead In Gas Well Explosion Near Jeffrey City
A 56-year-old man died Wednesday in a gas well explosion in Fremont County near Jeffrey City. The incident is being investigated to determine what caused the blast.
Jackson WalkerOctober 23, 2025
After Two Years Sitting Idle Outside Casper, Wind Farm To Come Down
After sitting idle outside Casper for nearly two years, an 11-turbine Chevron wind farm outside Casper is scheduled to be dismantled starting next year.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 23, 2025
Is It Unusually Warm? Nope, Wyoming Finally Gets A Totally Average October
Wyoming's been enjoying a mild autumn with warm temperatures and a lack of snow and cold blasts. That may seem unusual, but it's average, something October hasn't been for several years in Wyomng.
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2025
Gravel Developer Sues State Board Again Over Denial Of Casper Mountain Leases
A Casper gravel mining developer has filed a second lawsuit in Natrona County District Court against the Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners. Prism Logistics was denied the renewal of two Casper Mountain leases by the board earlier this month.
Dale KillingbeckOctober 16, 2025