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Three Wyoming women will represent the U.S. in skiing events at the Olympics in Italy next month. Breezy Johnson, Jaelin Kauf and Anna Gibson are stoked. They credit their communities and their upbringing in the mountains for their achievements, they told WyoFile.
Three Wyoming women to ski in Olympic events - WyoFile
Johnson, Kauf and Gibson will represent the U.S. and the Equality State in Italy.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Three Wyoming women will represent the U.S. in skiing events at the Olympics in Italy next month. Breezy Johnson, Jaelin Kauf and Anna Gibson are stoked. They credit their communities and their upbringing in the mountains for their achievements, they told WyoFile.
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University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has historically avoided wading into the day-to-day affairs of the Wyoming Legislature. But lawmakers' proposal to slash the school's block grant by $40 million — a move that could result in job losses — pushed Seidel to break his customary silence.
Staring down possible layoffs, University of Wyoming’s president speaks out against proposed budget cuts - WyoFile
Ed Seidel has historically avoided wading into the day-to-day affairs of the Wyoming Legislature. But a proposal to slash UW’s recommended block grant by $40 million — a move that could result in job ...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has historically avoided wading into the day-to-day affairs of the Wyoming Legislature. But lawmakers' proposal to slash the school's block grant by $40 million — a move that could result in job losses — pushed Seidel to break his customary silence.
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The State Board of Equalization will challenge a tax cap on residential property in court, arguing the Wyoming state law is unconstitutional. The lawsuit is set to be filed Thursday, a member of the board confirmed to WyoFile.
Wyoming Board of Equalization readies lawsuit challenging residential property tax cap - WyoFile
A complaint, expected Jan. 22, will argue the law, which the Legislature adopted in 2024, is unconstitutional.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The State Board of Equalization will challenge a tax cap on residential property in court, arguing the Wyoming state law is unconstitutional. The lawsuit is set to be filed Thursday, a member of the board confirmed to WyoFile.
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BREAKING: Two members of Congress have asked federal officials to investigate Wyoming lawyer Karen Budd-Falen for possible corruption while serving in President Trump's Interior Department.
The embroglio involves a Nevada lithium mine and a water contract with her family ranch.
The embroglio involves a Nevada lithium mine and a water contract with her family ranch.
Federal lawmakers call for investigation of Wyoming’s Budd-Falen for possible criminal, ethics violations - WyoFile
The call focuses on a $3.5 million water contract with lithium miners and the Budd-Falen’s role approving it as part of President Trump’s Interior Department.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
BREAKING: Two members of Congress have asked federal officials to investigate Wyoming lawyer Karen Budd-Falen for possible corruption while serving in President Trump's Interior Department.
The embroglio involves a Nevada lithium mine and a water contract with her family ranch.
The embroglio involves a Nevada lithium mine and a water contract with her family ranch.
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The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional. The decision represents a major victory for abortion rights advocates in one of the nation's reddest states.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional. The decision represents a major victory for abortion rights advocates in one of the nation's reddest states.
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Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court ruled two abortion bans passed in 2023 violate the state constitution. Early story: wyofile.com/abortion-rem...
Abortion remains legal in Wyoming after state high court strikes down bans - WyoFile
Wyoming Supreme Court rules two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court ruled two abortion bans passed in 2023 violate the state constitution. Early story: wyofile.com/abortion-rem...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Wyoming's lone Rep. Harriet Hageman announced Tuesday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection. wyofile.com/wyoming-rep-...
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman announces run for U.S. Senate - WyoFile
The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Sen. Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Wyoming's lone Rep. Harriet Hageman announced Tuesday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection. wyofile.com/wyoming-rep-...
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BREAKING: "I do not have six more years in me," the longtime Wyoming lawmaker said in a Friday announcement. The move opens a coveted slot in Wyoming politics and could impact downballot races in next year's election.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis won’t seek reelection in 2026 - WyoFile
Longtime Wyoming politician Cynthia Lummis will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026, she announced Friday. The prominent Laramie County
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December 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
BREAKING: "I do not have six more years in me," the longtime Wyoming lawmaker said in a Friday announcement. The move opens a coveted slot in Wyoming politics and could impact downballot races in next year's election.
The Dry Piney helium production and carbon dioxide sequestration project would rival ExxonMobil's neighboring Shute Creek plant near LaBarge by producing an estimated 10% or more of the world's helium supply. wyofile.com/feds-wyoming...
Feds, Wyoming greenlight new helium plant, among world's largest - WyoFile
The Dry Piney helium production and CO2 sequestration project would rival ExxonMobil's neighboring Shute Creek plant near LaBarge.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The Dry Piney helium production and carbon dioxide sequestration project would rival ExxonMobil's neighboring Shute Creek plant near LaBarge by producing an estimated 10% or more of the world's helium supply. wyofile.com/feds-wyoming...
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The layoffs at Hoskinson Contracting and Hoskinson Concrete are due to the completion of the Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Gillette, according to the companies.
The concrete business will close permanently. Wyoming Workforce Services is assisting laid off workers.
The concrete business will close permanently. Wyoming Workforce Services is assisting laid off workers.
Construction companies lay off 123 workers in Gillette - WyoFile
The layoffs include employees at Hoskinson Contracting and Hoskinson Concrete. The concrete company will close permanently.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The layoffs at Hoskinson Contracting and Hoskinson Concrete are due to the completion of the Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic in Gillette, according to the companies.
The concrete business will close permanently. Wyoming Workforce Services is assisting laid off workers.
The concrete business will close permanently. Wyoming Workforce Services is assisting laid off workers.
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The substance of a revision ordered by the Trump administration remains under wraps, though changes will be confined to "special management areas." It's widely expected that the updated plans will deemphasize conservation.
BLM’s heated Rock Springs plan took 12 years to finish. Now the feds must redo it in one. - WyoFile
The substance of a revision ordered by the Trump administration remains under wraps, though changes will be confined to “special management areas.”
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December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The substance of a revision ordered by the Trump administration remains under wraps, though changes will be confined to "special management areas." It's widely expected that the updated plans will deemphasize conservation.
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Exciting news — @wyofile.com is growing again! We're adding a production editor to our team. This person will serve as lead copy editor while managing our story layouts and newsletters. Pay is $65K-75K. Unlimited PTO. Plus, we have a good time and do meaningful work. wyofile.com/wp-content/u...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Exciting news — @wyofile.com is growing again! We're adding a production editor to our team. This person will serve as lead copy editor while managing our story layouts and newsletters. Pay is $65K-75K. Unlimited PTO. Plus, we have a good time and do meaningful work. wyofile.com/wp-content/u...
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Two tripped 500-kilovolt lines near Medicine Bow triggered the mammoth power outage, which affected customers around Wyoming including in Casper, Douglas, Sheridan and Gillette.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
Tripped power lines cut electricity to 95,000 Wyoming customers - WyoFile
Fire ignites at Glenrock power plant after power outage hits multiple parts of the state, official says.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Two tripped 500-kilovolt lines near Medicine Bow triggered the mammoth power outage, which affected customers around Wyoming including in Casper, Douglas, Sheridan and Gillette.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
After the disruption, a fire ignited at Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant in Glenrock.
Come work at @wyofile.com! We're hiring for a public safety-general assignment reporter. Our newsroom is growing and full of well-adjusted, happy humans who are fun to work with. wyofile.com/wp-content/u...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Cody Roberts made his first court appearance Monday after being charged with felony animal cruelty over the torment of a wolf that sparked global outrage.
The Sublette County resident is free while awaiting trial and isn’t required to post bond to stay out of jail.
The Sublette County resident is free while awaiting trial and isn’t required to post bond to stay out of jail.
Infamous wolf captor Cody Roberts pleads not guilty, trial set for March - WyoFile
Sublette County resident is free while awaiting trial and isn’t required to post bond to stay out of jail.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Cody Roberts made his first court appearance Monday after being charged with felony animal cruelty over the torment of a wolf that sparked global outrage.
The Sublette County resident is free while awaiting trial and isn’t required to post bond to stay out of jail.
The Sublette County resident is free while awaiting trial and isn’t required to post bond to stay out of jail.
"One pumpkin displayed a Nazi swastika and SS bolts, another 'was carved with a KKK clan member in their hooded robe,' according to the police report." The school president waited a week to respond, and did so only after media coverage.
Two incidents involving antisemitic language and symbols at the University of Wyoming are under investigation for potential Title VI and civil rights violations, UW President Ed Seidel said Friday.
Some questioned why Seidel didn’t publicly respond sooner to the episodes.
Some questioned why Seidel didn’t publicly respond sooner to the episodes.
Two antisemitic incidents at University of Wyoming prompt investigations - WyoFile
One incident involved pumpkins carved with Nazi swastika and SS bolts.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"One pumpkin displayed a Nazi swastika and SS bolts, another 'was carved with a KKK clan member in their hooded robe,' according to the police report." The school president waited a week to respond, and did so only after media coverage.
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Cheney is best known as the divisive and powerful 9/11-era vice president. Raised in Casper, he was also a devoted husband, avid outdoorsman and close advisor to his daughter, Liz Cheney.
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Dick Cheney, Wyoming oilman and former vice president, dies at 84 - WyoFile
The divisive and powerful 9/11-era vice president was also a devoted husband, avid outdoorsman and close advisor to his daughter, Liz Cheney.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Cheney is best known as the divisive and powerful 9/11-era vice president. Raised in Casper, he was also a devoted husband, avid outdoorsman and close advisor to his daughter, Liz Cheney.
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For the first time in Wyoming history, earnings from the state's investment portfolio are its highest source of revenue, marking a new chapter in an economy that has long relied on the mineral industry.
That's according to a report presented to lawmakers Thursday.
That's according to a report presented to lawmakers Thursday.
Wyoming's investment portfolio surpasses mineral industry's contribution to state coffers - WyoFile
For the first time, investment earnings beat out every other revenue stream in the state, the latest CREG report shows.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
For the first time in Wyoming history, earnings from the state's investment portfolio are its highest source of revenue, marking a new chapter in an economy that has long relied on the mineral industry.
That's according to a report presented to lawmakers Thursday.
That's according to a report presented to lawmakers Thursday.
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Casper-based Kirkwood Oil and Gas successfully nominated leases in a restricted area where the parcels overlap with pronghorn and mule deer migration routes, and 'priority' sage grouse habitat.
BLM staffers and conservationists question why land use plans weren't followed.
BLM staffers and conservationists question why land use plans weren't followed.
Can BLM ignore land-use plans and lease off-limits ‘Golden Triangle’ habitat for drilling? - WyoFile
Legal questions loom over 20,000 acres of prime habitat for mule deer, pronghorn and sage grouse successfully nominated for drilling leases by Casper-based Kirkwood Oil and Gas.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Casper-based Kirkwood Oil and Gas successfully nominated leases in a restricted area where the parcels overlap with pronghorn and mule deer migration routes, and 'priority' sage grouse habitat.
BLM staffers and conservationists question why land use plans weren't followed.
BLM staffers and conservationists question why land use plans weren't followed.
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A "reduction in force" plan provided to a judge for the Interior Department minimally affects Wyoming, though it's incomplete.
"They know that this is indefensible," one government watchdog said. "Rather than own up to it, they're trying to hide what they're planning."
"They know that this is indefensible," one government watchdog said. "Rather than own up to it, they're trying to hide what they're planning."
Trump’s Interior layoffs appear to mostly spare Wyoming, though the workforce is being kept in the dark - WyoFile
‘Reduction in force’ plans a judge required the federal government to turn over detail only two ‘abolished’ positions clearly based in Wyoming, though observers say it’s an incomplete list.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A "reduction in force" plan provided to a judge for the Interior Department minimally affects Wyoming, though it's incomplete.
"They know that this is indefensible," one government watchdog said. "Rather than own up to it, they're trying to hide what they're planning."
"They know that this is indefensible," one government watchdog said. "Rather than own up to it, they're trying to hide what they're planning."
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The Department of Interior ordered Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to remain partly open as the federal government shut down at midnight over a budget impasse in Congress.
Parks will notify the public today what services and facilities are available.
Parks will notify the public today what services and facilities are available.
Yellowstone, Grand Teton ordered to remain partly open as government shutdown begins - WyoFile
Visitors can use hotels, roads, lookouts, trails, open-air memorials and other sites but there won’t be visitor services, plan states.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Department of Interior ordered Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to remain partly open as the federal government shut down at midnight over a budget impasse in Congress.
Parks will notify the public today what services and facilities are available.
Parks will notify the public today what services and facilities are available.
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What began as a niche alpine sport incident has grown into a high-profile debate over what has become Wyoming’s most famous shortcut. Michelino Sunseri was scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 30, but his notice of appeal means the case isn’t over yet. wyofile.com/grand-teton-...
Grand Teton speed runner appeals guilty conviction for shortcutting - WyoFile
What began as a niche alpine sport incident has grown into a prolonged, high-profile debate over what penalty is fitting for the trail transgression. Michelino Sunseri’s notice of appeal means it won’...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
What began as a niche alpine sport incident has grown into a high-profile debate over what has become Wyoming’s most famous shortcut. Michelino Sunseri was scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 30, but his notice of appeal means the case isn’t over yet. wyofile.com/grand-teton-...
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Rep. Harriet Hageman will serve on a new Republican-organized committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Hageman has downplayed the attack after defeating Liz Cheney, who blamed President Donald Trump for the violence.
Hageman has downplayed the attack after defeating Liz Cheney, who blamed President Donald Trump for the violence.
Hageman defeated Cheney. She's now slated to join a distinctly different Jan. 6th panel - WyoFile
Wyoming’s lone congressperson will serve on a newly formed congressional committee tasked with further investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the
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September 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Rep. Harriet Hageman will serve on a new Republican-organized committee tasked with investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Hageman has downplayed the attack after defeating Liz Cheney, who blamed President Donald Trump for the violence.
Hageman has downplayed the attack after defeating Liz Cheney, who blamed President Donald Trump for the violence.