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WEB5 days ago · Surprising quartet of four southern state congressional representatives unite to sponsor a bill pushed by former Humane Society of the United States’ leader Wayne Pacelle. by Mike Koshmrl September 12, 2024. Wyoming's independent news source. In-depth digital reporting covering politics, energy, …
Wyoming’s elections will look different this year. Here’s ... - WyoFile
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Voters are now prohibited from changing party affiliation during the 96 days leading up to the primary election. The law lines up with the candidate filing period, and opponents have criticized the regulation for effectively forcing voters to choose a party before even knowing the slate of candidates. This year, the deadline falls on May 15.
Wyoming wildfires slow Friday as managers brace for worsening
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Joshua Wolfson serves as managing editor for WyoFile. He lives in Casper. Contact him at [email protected] or (307) 797-2143. Follow him on Twitter at @joshwolfson. More by Joshua Wolfson. The House Draw Fire slowed Friday after exploding in size a day earlier. Meanwhile, a fire in northwest Wyoming prompted another temporary highway closure.
Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90. The blaze is just one of multiple wildfires burning in the state, taxing fire resources and ...
Legislative Coverage - WyoFile
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Legislative Coverage. Materials available to the public outside the House at the Wyoming Capitol. (Ashton J. Hacke/WyoFile) WyoFile is committed to ensuring our readers have the verifiable, factual information they need to participate effectively in civic life, including pertinent information about what’s happening at the statehouse during ...
Treasurer troubles: Lawmakers target Wyo’s tardy accounting
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · The treasurer’s office has experienced “a breakdown in financial accounting processes and systems,” starting in mid 2019 — shortly after Meier assumed office — according to an independent consultant’s review of the agency’s performance. “Many of the causes of the breakdown persist today and present potential for additional ...
Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire. Fire officials estimate the size of the blaze at more than 10,000 acres, more than triple the size it was on Wednesday morning.
Lawsuit alleges Wyoming State Hospital ‘operates in walled …
WEBA Jan. 18, 2022 lawsuit alleges staff at the Evanston facility blocked an independent oversight organization’s access to patients. (Tricia Simpson/Wikimedia Commons) A lawsuit claims staff at the Wyoming State Hospital are illegally blocking access to an independent advocacy organization, leaving patients vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
Final Rock Springs plan seeks development, wildlife balance
WEBAug 22, 2024 · A year after a conservation-heavy draft management plan for 3.6 million acres of public land in southwest Wyoming ignited intense opposition, the Bureau of Land Management has issued a finalized plan seeking more of a balance between landscape protection and development.. The final environmental impact statement outlining BLM’s proposed Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs Field ...
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WEBTwo more allege Boys’ School abuse, including bean-bag shooting. by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 4 hours ago. Share this: Facebook X WhatsApp Messenger Email. Solitary confinement drove one boy to bolt then staffers allegedly “ran over him” with a side-by-side.
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