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WyoFile @wyofile.com · 11d

The most persistent threat to a robust, independent free press is economic, and has been for years.

As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on reader donations to stay independent. We avoid ads and clickbait, focusing on stories that matter to Wyoming.

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WyoFile @wyofile.com · 4h

Terri Lesley wants the costly settlement of her lawsuit against Campbell County and conservatives on the library board to “shut down all these censorship efforts in Wyoming and beyond.” But advocates of new rules on library materials say they aren’t backing down. wyofile.com/fired-wyomin...

Fired Wyoming librarian hopes $700,000 settlement deters conservative lawmakers. They say it won’t. - WyoFile

Former Gillette librarian announced the settlement of her lawsuit against Campbell County and conservatives on the library board days before a key legislative meeting.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 7h

Gov. Mark Gordon and the Campbell County Board of Commissioners cheered news that Sens. Lummis and Barrasso and Rep. Hageman will try to reverse the outcome of a public process with the Congressional Review Act. wyofile.com/wyoming-cong...

Wyoming congressional delegation wants to override BLM coal lease ban - WyoFile

Unusual use of the Congressional Review Act, also being deployed in some other states, disregards years of public input, critics say.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 7h

Teton mountain guide and avalanche expert Rod Newcomb, who climbed the Grand Teton more than 400 times in a 48-year career, died in Jackson on Thursday at the age of 91. He was part of a pioneering generation of residents who helped build the area’s year-round economy. wyofile.com/teton-mounta...

Teton mountain guide and avalanche expert Rod Newcomb dies at 91 - WyoFile

Educator and mountaineer, he climbed the Grand Teton more than 400 times, including a one-day ascent at age 75.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 23h

OPINION: Having moved around a lot, columnist David Romtvedt asked a life-long Wyomingite, "What it's like knowing a place and the people who live there so well?"

Opinion | Our greatest treasures

Having moved around a lot, columnist David Romtvedt asked a life-long Wyomingite, "What it’s like knowing a place and the people who live there so well?"

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 1d

Lawmakers are taking a critical look at affordable housing projects in several counties. A multibillion-dollar plan to build a data center and 1.8-gigawatt power plant in Laramie County is moving ahead. School board reiterates prohibition on corporal punishment. wyofile.com/local-lookou...

Local Lookout: Data center development cleared | Lawmakers vs. affordable housing | School board amends punishment policy - WyoFile

Lawmakers are taking a critical look at affordable housing projects in several counties. A multibillion-dollar plan to build a data center and 1.8-gigawatt power plant in Laramie County is moving ahea...

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 1d

Research shows that mountain lions are resilient to human disturbance and return to finish off carcasses.

"We need to make sure that we're acknowledging the fact that these animals are pretty incredible," a Wyoming biologist said.

What happens when you come upon a feasting mountain lion? A Wyoming study tells the story. - WyoFile

Research shows that the large felines are resilient to human disturbance and return to finish off carcasses.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 1d

The university's lawsuit over Laramie's stormwater fees has implications for Wyoming communities' authority to fund essential infrastructure, writes Pinedale Mayor Matt Murdock. wyofile.com/university-o...

Opinion | University of Wyoming’s lawsuit against Laramie puts local control across the state at risk

Lawsuit over stormwater fees has implications for Wyoming communities' authority to fund essential infrastructure, writes Pinedale Mayor Matt Murdock.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 1d

The FBI analyzed phone records of several Republican lawmakers, including Wyoming U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, as part of an investigation into the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to information released Monday by GOP senators.

Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/the-fbi-and-...

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 2d

The federal government postponed a Wyoming coal sale despite the Trump administration’s promises to "revitalize" the industry. Critics say even the coal industry isn't betting big on its future.

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Trump's major coal sales flop in Wyoming and Montana - WyoFile

Feds postpone Wyoming coal sale despite promise to "revitalize" the industry. Critics say even the coal industry isn't betting big on its future.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 2d

OPINION: After decades of cuts, the Wyoming Department of Health has already found ways to serve the state's most vulnerable populations on a tight budget, the Healthy Wyoming board writes.

Opinion | With health care access under attack, Wyoming lawmakers should be seeking solutions

After decades of cuts, the Wyoming Department of Health has already found ways to serve the state’s most vulnerable populations on a tight budget, the Healthy Wyoming board writes.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 2d

OPINION: In the wake of a deadly attack on a Michigan church, one Latter-day Saint's particularly noble act of grace deserves our attention, writes guest columnist Rod Miller.

Opinion | My Mormon manifesto

In the wake of a deadly attack on a Michigan church, one Latter-day Saint's particularly noble act of grace deserves our attention, writes guest columnist Rod Miller.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 2d

One by one, the kids knelt on the ground, smudged themselves with smoke and walked to the fallen buffalo to rest a hand on its coffee-colored hide.

Buffalo meat from this week's harvests will be placed in 660 boxes that a food bank will distribute to Wind River Reservation residents.

On Wind River Reservation, a buffalo harvest for young and old - WyoFile

Joint effort brings students out to experience harvest of an animal that will be shared with elders and families. “This is your relative,” herd manager tells them.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 2d

The FBI analyzed phone records of several Republican lawmakers, including Wyoming U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, as part of an investigation into the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to information released Monday by GOP senators.

The FBI and Lummis’ phone records — what we know so far - WyoFile

The bureau reviewed the Wyoming senator's phone records as part of an investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 3d

Laramie's city manager is moving to Casper. A survey shows Oil City residents want more robust offerings for younger folks.

In Cheyenne, the city council is preparing to fill a vacant seat after the death of a long-serving councilor.

Local Lookout: Casper wants more recreation | Cheyenne fills vacant seat | Data center demands less water - WyoFile

Laramie’s city manager is moving to Casper. A survey shows Oil City residents want more robust offerings for younger folks. In Cheyenne, the city council is preparing to fill a vacant seat after the d...

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 3d

OPINION: Wyoming's U.S. Sen. John Barrasso wants the public to blame Democrats for the federal government shutdown, but Republicans are responsible, columnist Kerry Drake opines.

Wyomingites, when ACA health insurance premiums double, should recognize that Barrasso is one of the culprits.

Opinion | Barrasso wrongfully pins blame for government shutdown on Dems

Republicans own this closure and all health care harm caused by allowing enhanced tax credits to expire, columnist Kerry Drake opines.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 3d

Fred Eshelman's trespass lawsuit to block people from corner crossing to reach public property is finally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, where a recent law school graduate — not one of the nine justices — will recommend whether the high court should take the case.

Early career clerks, not Supreme Court justices, will first review Wyoming corner-crossing case - WyoFile

After years of legal wrangling in public, the case pitting access to public lands against trespass laws enters a sometimes-veiled arena.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 3d

New owners want to quintuple the size of a guest ranch, but its remote location is raising concerns in Teton County. Cheyenne Fire Rescue is eyeing $30M in sales tax to sustain its operations.

Some Sheridan area homeowners will keep hauling drinking water as they’ve done for decades.

Local Lookout: Guest ranch in griz country questioned | Water fix delayed | Cody judge’s decision reviewed - WyoFile

New owners want to quintuple the size of a guest ranch, but its remote location is raising concerns in Teton County. Cheyenne Fire Rescue is eyeing $30M in sales tax to sustain its operations. Some Sh...

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Aaron Mendelson @amendelson.bsky.social · 4d

Powerful story from @wyofile.com on gun suicides in the 70+ population in Wyoming, the state with the highest rate in the entire country.

@andrewgraham88.bsky.social got responses from Gov. Mark Gordon and legislative leaders
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WyoFile @wyofile.com · 4d

Gravel operator Prism Logistics still holds out hope that courts will reinstate its leases, while opponents explore options for recreational and educational designations that might generate revenue for the state.

County zoning sways state board to deny lease extension for controversial Casper Mountain gravel pit - WyoFile

Opponents cheered the move, while lawsuits are still pending over whether county regulations can trump state-sanctioned activities on state-managed lands.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 4d

Wyoming's high court is taking a business-as-usual approach as the justices weigh high-profile cases on abortion and school financing.

"We just take them as they come," Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden told WyoFile in a rare interview.

Two Wyoming Supreme Court justices discuss role amid growing legislative, public scrutiny - WyoFile

High court maintains business-as-usual approach as justices weigh high-profile cases on abortion, school financing, justices say.

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WyoFile @wyofile.com · 4d

Wyoming has waited months to learn whether abortion will remain legal here. But a state high court ruling isn't expected soon.

"I can't tell you when the opinion will be out," said Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden. "But it is my best guess that probably by the end of the year, in that timeframe."

Abortion ruling not expected until year’s end, Wyoming chief justice says - WyoFile

“I can't tell you when the opinion will be out,” Lynne Boomgaarden told WyoFile, “but it is my best guess that probably by the end of the year, in that timeframe.”

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 4d

Wyoming has waited months to learn whether abortion will remain legal here. But a state high court ruling isn't expected soon.

"I can't tell you when the opinion will be out," said Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden. "But it is my best guess that probably by the end of the year, in that timeframe."

Abortion ruling not expected until year’s end, Wyoming chief justice says - WyoFile

“I can't tell you when the opinion will be out,” Lynne Boomgaarden told WyoFile, “but it is my best guess that probably by the end of the year, in that timeframe.”

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 6d

A small herd of pronghorn that lives in the 'Golden Triangle' — migrants that winter near Interstate 80 — pause for a moment in the morning light.

Home on the range ‘east of Farson’ - WyoFile

A small herd of pronghorn that live in the ‘Golden Triangle’ pause for a moment in the morning light.

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 7d

With parks ordered open, the federal government shutdown is hard to perceive for the thousands of visitors flowing through the gates of Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

It's the people who run the place who are feeling the pain.

Tourist life in the Tetons goes on, but shutdown hits short-staffed Park Service workers - WyoFile

With parks ordered open, the federal government shutdown is hard to perceive for the thousands of visitors flowing through the gates of Yellowstone and Grand Teton. It’s the people who run the place w...

WyoFile @wyofile.com · 7d

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to confer Oct. 17 on whether to take up Wyoming's corner-crossing case, a dispute over public access to public lands. Meanwhile, Yellowstone and Grand Teton will remain partly open after the government shutdown.

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