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Drought-triggered restriction on North Platte River squeezes spigots for Wyoming towns - WyoFile Though full extent of the water pinch is unknown, the state is asking municipalities to assess potential water service shortfalls.

Wyoming water officials issued a call along the North Platte River ordering those with "junior" rights to stop diversions, with little snow and water relief in the forecast. - @WyoFile #ClimateCrisis wyofile.com?p=122391&pre...

State board wants to reverse itself on controversial wind leases in eastern Wyoming - WyoFile The State Lands Board will begin the process of invalidating two wind leases it approved last year, citing a recent court action.

Wyoming officials want to invalidate two wind leases they approved last year, citing a recent court ruling. The action would jeopardize the Pronghorn H2 project in Converse County and Sidewinder project in Niobrara County. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/state-board-...

Bill would resolve penny conundrum in Wyoming after feds stop making cents - WyoFile A uniform method of rounding cash payments – half up and half down – is proposed when exact change is not available.

Bill would resolve penny conundrum in Wyoming after feds stop making cents - @WyoFile wyofile.com/bill-would-r...

Carbon capture, 'rare earth' from coal among projects poised to get $11.7M in state grants - WyoFile The state is seeking public comment on three proposed grants, including $6 million to coal giant Peabody Energy to sift critical minerals from Wyoming coal.

Wyoming officials seek public comment on 3 proposed grants, including $6M to coal giant Peabody Energy to sift critical minerals from coal. Gov. Gordon will decide whether to approve the grants, all of which target energy projects in the Powder River Basin. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/carbon-captu...

Opinion | Public radio serves as an important voice for Wyoming, reflecting our culture and telling our story, writes guest columnist Jordan Giese.

OPINION: Legislative attacks on Wyoming Public Radio are misguided - @WyoFile wyofile.com/legislative-...

State weighs damage Seminoe 'pumped water' project might cause popular Miracle Mile trout fishery - WyoFile Department of Environmental Quality says it is crafting a plan to prevent "further degradation from human activity."

Bound to a special designation for the Miracle Mile, Wyoming water quality officials say they're crafting a plan to prevent "further degradation from human activity." @troutunlimited.bsky.social and others say the plan needs revising to achieve the mandate. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/state-weighs...

Hageman cuts short Casper town hall after contentious exchanges over ICE killings - WyoFile The congresswoman faced questions about the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, saying she'd have to see a completed investigation, drawing shouts and insults.

U.S. Rep. Hageman faced questions about the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, calling them a "terrible tragedy" and saying she'd have to see a completed investigation, which drew shouts and insults from a small, impassioned crowd of constituents. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...

Nuclear waste, state land use top Wyoming Legislature's energy agenda - WyoFile Recent controversies over sprawling energy development have triggered a slate of bills to empower voters and communities in state-level energy ambitions.

Wyoming legislation would put the question of whether to allow spent nuclear waste storage directly to voters. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/nuclear-wast...

Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say.

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'Snow drought' may result in extra release from Flaming Gorge - WyoFile Even if spring brings a lot of snow, Colorado River water managers will likely rely on the Wyoming-Utah reservoir to help maintain Lake Powell, state water officials say.

Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/snow-drought...

Gillette clinic eliminates around 40 positions - WyoFile Hoskinson Health Wellness Clinic's owner, Charles Hoskinson, also laid off 136 workers from his Gillette-based construction and concrete businesses in December.

Hoskinson Health Wellness Clinic’s owner, Charles Hoskinson - @IOHK_Charles - also laid off 136 workers from his Gillette-based construction and concrete businesses in December. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/gillette-cli...

Casper art museum offers wall of 'self-reflection' - WyoFile The Nicolaysen Art Museum encourages guests to see themselves among portrait works by artists, both local and from around the world.

The Nicolaysen Art Museum encourages guests to see themselves among portrait works by artists, both local and from around the world. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/casper-art-m...

Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections - WyoFile The legislative panel proposing to defund the economic development shop wants to shuffle some programs to other state agencies.

Following a plan to defund the state's economic development agency, Wyoming lawmakers took up a bill detailing which programs to eliminate and which to transfer to other agencies. "This is nuts," Gov. Gordon Policy Director Randall Luthi responded. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/lawmakers-ad...

Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council ahead of budget session - WyoFile Despite pleas from Gov. Gordon and others, Joint Appropriations Committee debated whether economic development is the proper role of state government.

BREAKING: Wyo Business Council may be defunded. A legislative committee decided that economic development is not the proper role of state government. Business thrives primarily on low taxes and minimal regulations, some said. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/lawmakers-mo...

More than a third of Utah’s farmers are older than retirement age With fewer young producers entering the industry, Utah’s agricultural workforce is aging on the farm.

As Utah farmers hit (or keep working past) retirement age, there aren’t many lined up to take over. What’ll it take to make more young'uns excited to farm?

Gov. Gordon asks lawmakers not to defund Wyoming Business Council - WyoFile Some legislators are questioning the role and necessity of the state's top economic development shop ahead of the budget session.

Some Wyoming legislators are questioning the role and necessity of the state's top economic development shop ahead of the budget session. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/gov-gordon-a...

Salt Lake and several other Utah cities saw their warmest year on record in 2025 — KUER Click the link to read the article on the KUER website (David Condos). Here’s an excerpt: January 7, 2026 For the second straight time, Salt Lake City set a new record for its warmest ye…

Salt Lake and several other Utah cities saw their warmest year on record in 2025 -- KUER coyotegulch.blog/2026/01/12/s...

Wyoming's top officials promise to reckon with ever-increasing wind projects, other development - WyoFile Residents complain state board has inadequately addressed concerns. Then, Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray get into ugly spat.

Wyoming is failing to adequately manage a wave of wind and other energy projects impeding on private and public lands, dozens of concerned citizens told the State Board of Land Commissioners. One person implored, "Please slow down, take a broader view." - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyomings-top...

Opinion | The American way If we truly want to reestablish our national “greatness,” then we, and especially those who represent us in government, must all recommit to the fundamental and very simple proposition that America is...

The American way. Seventy-eight Wyoming attorneys and retired judges call on citizens and elected officials to recommit to the fundamental proposition that America is a nation of laws, not men. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/the-american...

Denver’s historic neon signs are in danger. And these are the people trying to save them. “When we hold a neon tube in our hands or see a neon sign we are seeing our cosmic selves illuminated,” Matuszewicz said. “… And that’s why we need to save them.”

Did you know we see our “cosmic selves” when we look at neon?
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/11/d...

Judge sides with developer of controversial Casper Mountain gravel pit - WyoFile Prism Logistics' state leases are not subject to county regulations, judge rules, and the company's request for lease extensions is remanded back to the state.

Prism Logistics' state land leases are not subject to county regulations, a district court judge ruled while also remanding the company's denied request for lease extensions back to the state. Opponents maintain resolve and vow to press on. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/judge-sides-...

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastruc...

apnews.com/article/nepa... House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

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.

BREAKING: The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional. The decision represents a major victory for abortions rights advocates in one of the nation's reddest states.

Wyoming spent $2.4M on hunger relief during shutdown emergency - WyoFile Food insecurity is soaring in the state due to inflation and other factors, food relief experts say.

Food insecurity is soaring in Wyoming due to inflation and other factors, food relief experts say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-spen...

Meet the TikTok stars demanding oil companies clean up their mess There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.

There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.

Venezuela takeover has Wyoming oil industry bracing for market changes - WyoFile Though Wyoming politicos regard Trump's actions as necessary, oil executives do not anticipate immediate windfall.

Wyoming oil producers might not be champing at the bit to drill in Venezuela, some executives say. Local producers have anxiety over global instability and flooding the global oil market. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/venezuela-ta...

Backer of controversial Seminoe hydroelectric project proposes new tack - WyoFile Local stakeholders say the project simply requires too many unacceptable impacts for the unique, and lucrative, outdoor recreation hotspot.

rPlus Hydro submitted a last-minute "alternative" to federal permitting officials, claiming a smaller environmental footprint. Fish and wildlife advocates still balk at the controversial pumped water storage project. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/backer-of-co...

Denver just hit 60°+ for the 21st time in the last 26 days.

Our average high is in the mid-40s. Unreal.

#COwx

Bird-dogging DOGE, trailing chems, saving the Tetons and crossing corners in 2025 - WyoFile Do you remember the Legislature trying to seize Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming’s proposed Mount Rushmore, or the 100-foot-high flames near Green River Lakes?

Do you remember the Legislature trying to seize Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming’s proposed Mount Rushmore, or the 100-foot-high flames near Green River Lakes? - story by @anguswyo.bsky.social @WyoFile wyofile.com/bird-dogging...

Wyoming smashes December heat records. Seasonal snow reports mixed. - WyoFile In a state where abnormal weather is the norm, even Wyomingites marveled at a wild month that broke more than just temperature records.

In a state where abnormal weather is the norm, even Wyomingites marveled at a wild December that broke more than just high temperature records. What it portends for the rest of winter in arid Wyoming remains to be seen, weather experts caution. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-smas...