Groups: Current Moneta oilfield discharges already violate law
Existing flows of polluted water run afoul of federal, state statutes, groups say as they call for a Wyoming investigation.
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One prison company out, another in on Evanston ICE jail
In moves not previously revealed to the public, MTC, which brought immigration jail proposal to Evanston, is no longer interested, but CoreCivic is.
Prison chief: Staff shortage could create dangerous conditions
Low staffing at the Wyoming State Penitentiary and the Wyoming Women’s Center could jeopardize safety, prison director Bob Lampert told lawmakers Thursday.
Oscar-winner Chin ‘humbled’ by Murie award
Wyoming-based filmmaker says countless fans tell him his work inspired them to get outdoors — the first step in conservation.
Power play: Big investment firm escapes Blackjewel ‘unscathed’
Unlike miners, a $39 billion private equity firm escaped the PRB mine bankruptcy intact. How it did so holds lessons for Wyoming, experts say.
The Drake’s Take
Tolls could save beat-up I-80
While some legislators want to study the tolling issue to death, the transportation committee made the wise decision to move forward.
Madden’s Measure
Time for lawmakers to roll up the sleeves, the interim’s here
Opinion
By 1 CommentThe session gets the attention, but the Legislature relies on the interim — the 48 or 50 weeks between sessions — to get the job done.
Op-eds
Diocese of Cheyenne opposes for-profit detention center
Opinion
By 5 CommentsCatholic leadership asks, “Is this a just and morally responsible way to treat our brothers and sisters fleeing violence and poverty?”
Grouse plan changes would imperil wildlife, and Wyoming
Opinion
By 2 CommentsFederal agencies’ suggested amendments roll back crucial protections and must be rejected.
Studio Wyoming Review
Color and tone: The Nic’s summer show dazzles
Casper’s flagship museum pairs shows by Lynn Newman and Dan Marshall to great effect.
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Pols, judge, greens lay conflicting claims to grizzly science
Wyoming leaders say a federal judge’s reinstatement of protections for Yellowstone-area grizzly bears ignored science.
Sage grouse leader: drilling impact ‘pretty minimal’
Budd says rig activity is not shifting to core habitat, despite spikes in leases and permits. The rate of drilling there, however, has doubled.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Two Elk: The story behind the story
One reporter brought the Two Elk scandal to light and tracked the twisting tale of greed, fraud and government ineptitude for more than a decade.
Photo Friday
Hometown hero
The 19th rendition of the Nowoodstock Music Festival came to Ten Sleep’s Vista Park the weekend of Aug. 9-11.