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AP 7-7,2016 A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Wyoming laws that prohibit trespassing on private lands to collect data. Groups including the Western Watersheds Project, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the National […]

AP 7-7,2016 A Wyoming legislative task force recommends Gov. Matt Mead approve spending $3.5 million for emergency improvements at the state prison in Rawlins. A legislative task force voted Wednesday to request that the governor […]

AP 7-7,2016 The Wyoming Lottery has turned over its second payment this year to the state. The lottery transferred more than $915,000 of its profits on Wednesday. In April, the WyoLotto handed over more than […]

AP 7-7,2016 A program that provides tuition assistance for veterans has been restored for now by Gov. Matt Mead after being targeted for elimination because of budget cuts. Mead announced Wednesday that he would continue […]

By Staff 6.27,2016 The evacuation order for Kara Creek Fire has been lifted. Residents may return to their homes.  Following additional mapping information, the Kara Creek Fire is 12,340 acres and is 75 percent contained.   […]

By Staff 6.27,2016 Several thousand gallons of crude oil leaked from two tanker trailers after a crash occurred on Wyoming State Highway 450 on June 26th. The crash occurred around 9:40 a.m. on the 26th […]

By Staff 6-27,2016 Stage I fire restrictions will go into effect on the Thunder Basin National Grassland as of midnight tonight. Restrictions are necessary to protect public health and safety due to the current and […]

By Staff 6-27,2016 The Kara Creek Fire, which is located east of the Keyhole Reservoir, was very active during the day yesterday and grew to 13, 073 acres. Following intensive firefighting efforts, the fire is […]

AP 6-23,2016 The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee has voted against asking for a special legislative session to address Wyoming’s financial woes. The decision Wednesday came a day after Gov. Matt Mead detailed about $248 million […]

By Staff 6-23,2016 Winds continued to push the Beaver Creek Fire to the east on Wednesday and the burned acreage estimate is now 7,000 in Jackson County, Colo. The fire, which began last Sunday on […]