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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.

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

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Wyoming Airports Warn Of Cancellations, Delays Due To Shutdown

Wyoming’s airports are warning travelers to expect cancellations and delays after the FAA implemented a reduction in domestic flights. The situation could worsen if the shutdown is not resolved by Sunday.

Jackson WalkerNovember 08, 2025

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Rangers Looking For Suspect Who Beat Man At Guernsey State Park

Nearly three months after a man was assaulted and seriously hurt at Guernsey State Park, park officials have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in the ongoing investigation.

Scott SchwebkeNovember 08, 2025

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Hunter Kills Two Grizzlies In Montana, Claims Self-Defense After Charging Him

A hunter in Montana shot and killed two grizzlies on Wednesday near Seeley Lake in a remote area of Missoula County, Montana. The man says he shot in self-defense after the bears, and another yearling, ran at him and his hunting partner.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Wheatland Man To Plead Guilty In Liquor Store Break-In That Left Buddy Beaten

A Wheatland man took a plea deal for felony burglary after breaking into a closed liquor store and beating his friend, avoiding trial. He faces five to ten years in prison and agreed to testify about his accomplice’s role.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

Orah Garst, head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette, was terminated in November for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player.

Campbell County Head Football Coach Fired For Profanity-Laced Outburst

The head coach of the Campbell County High School football program in Gillette has been terminated for a profanity-laced outburst aimed at a player. Former coach Orah Garst says he’s remorseful and that, “I deserve the consequences.”

Greg JohnsonNovember 07, 2025

There was a long line out the door for early voting at the Laramie County Clerk's Office in Cheyenne on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Judge Upholds Wyoming's 'Sore Loser' Candidate Law And Crossover Voting Ban

A Wyoming judge upheld state laws banning crossover voting and keeping “sore loser” primary election candidates from launching petitions to get onto the general election ballot. The plaintiffs are likely to appeal, arguing the laws limit voter and candidate rights.

Clair McFarlandNovember 07, 2025

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Jonathan Lange: Truth Makes Best Policy, and Hageman Knows It

Columnist Jonathan Lange writes, “Federal subsides do not make green energy cheaper to produce. They only make it cheaper to buy. And when those subsidies go away, power producers will simply recoup their costs from the consumers. That’s Economics 101."

Jonathan LangeNovember 07, 2025

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Dennis Sun: Saving Money Works

Ag columnist Dennis Sun writes, "Wyoming has a huge savings account, and currently the market value is around $32.5 billion. These investments didn’t just happen by chance, so a big thanks to those who made it possible throughout the years."

Dennis SunNovember 07, 2025

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.

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

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Former Cody High School Parent Claims Teacher Was 'Creepy' With Daughter

The parent of a former Cody High School student said a teacher was "creepy" with her. The teacher says this and other claims against him are exaggerated. He had called for his own misconduct hearing to be public rather than in executive session.

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

If Wyoming doesn’t start saving water now, it could get dragged into federal court battles over Colorado River water rights, state officials told lawmakers.

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

Though a lightning rod for controversy, Dick Cheney was for years a celebrated Wyomingite. Sen. John Barrasso lauded the man's legacy Thursday, while Wyoming's other delegates and the president were measured about Cheney's death. 

Barrasso Honors Cheney Despite Complex History, Silence From Trump

Though a lightning rod for controversy, Dick Cheney was for years a celebrated Wyomingite. Sen. John Barrasso lauded the man's legacy Thursday, while Wyoming's other delegates and the president were measured about Cheney's death. 

Jackson WalkerNovember 07, 2025

Japan’s brown bears are essentially the same species as Wyoming’s grizzlies. This mother and cub were skinny because the late-summer pink salmon run they were waiting for was late.

Japan Calls Out The Military To Help Stop Surge In Bear Attacks

Japan for years has had a problem with bear attacks, but lately it’s gotten so bad the military was deployed to help protect people from getting mauled and killed.

Mark HeinzNovember 07, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to Senate Republicans at a breakfast in the State Dining Room of the White House on Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. President Trump wants Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown and move other legislation without Democrats’ support. Wyoming’s U.S. senators oppose the idea, saying Democrats would retaliate down the road.

Barrasso, Lummis Oppose Bypassing Dems With ‘Nuclear Option’ To End Shutdown

President Trump wants Senate Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to end the government shutdown and move other legislation without Democrats’ support. Wyoming’s U.S. senators oppose the idea, saying Democrats would retaliate down the road.

Sean BarryNovember 07, 2025

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. Above is the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant near Glenrock.

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

Mayor Patrick Collins chats with Related Companies Senior Vice President of Development Colin Sullivan before a groundbreaking ceremony in Cheyenne for a 115-acre data center campus that will deliver an initial 88 megawatts of data center capacity for CoreWeave. The campus will eventually deliver up to 302 megawatts of data center capacity in all.

Letter To The Editor: Artificial Intelligence And Data Centers Are The Future

Dear editor: AI is here to stay. It's helping small businesses grow, driving economic growth and transforming sectors of our economy. However, for AI innovation to keep advancing, we need sufficient data centers and infrastructure to support it.

November 06, 2025

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Letter To The Editor: Gordon Needs To Approve BWXT’s Grant Request For $100M

Dear editor: I urge Gov. Gordon to approve BWXT’s grant request for $100 million from Wyoming’s Large Project Energy Matching Fund.

November 06, 2025

Uinta County Courthouse

Letter To The Editor: Good Job Voting Down New Taxes, Uinta County

Dear editor: I want to sincerely congratulate Uinta County on SOUNDLY defeating the latest attempt at progressives attempting to take our money.

November 06, 2025

Wyoming Department of Transportation's director says the previously reported $400 million deficit in the department is closer to $600 million now. Lawmakers say solving the problem is no easy feat. Avove, a work crew paves a 5-mile section of Highway 26/287 near Dubois in fall 2025.

Projected WYDOT Deficit Reaches $600M With No Solution In Sight

Wyoming Department of Transportation's director says the previously reported $400 million deficit in the department is closer to $600 million now. Lawmakers say solving the problem is no easy feat.

Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025

Venus Bontadelli says she moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Powell Woman Who 'Escaped' California Politics Sues City To Keep Pygmy Goat

A California woman moved to Wyoming to escape "imperious" politics. But now she’s suing the town of Powell after being denied a permit to keep her pet pygmy goat. She claims the city’s decision violates her constitutional rights, was arbitrary and unfair.

Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025

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