Teton goat gunning a go despite G&F condemnation
Grand Teton National Park says it will remove invasive goats as efficiently and quickly as possible to protect native bighorns.
Main Content
Renowned GOP enviro figure had outsize impact on Wyoming
William Ruckelshaus was widely known for his role in national politics and environmental regulation. But the namesake of UW’s Ruckelshaus Institute also left an indelible mark on the state of Wyoming.
Blackjewel lawyers accuse Hoops of looting the company
Bankruptcy court filing describes years-long process of bleeding the distressed coal company into insolvency.
Dominion will work ‘expeditiously’ to protect ducks
After waterfowl-rescuing worker is fired, energy company says it is grateful to employees who raise issue of wildlife woes.
‘Cops investigating cops’: Tension builds over officer-involved shootings
In Laramie, Rawlins and Riverton this year, residents challenge investigations of deaths at the hands of police officers. Some are asking for reforms.
The Drake’s Take
Pushed by national lobbies, gun bill threatens local control
Opinion
By 7 CommentsIn slavish devotion to gun-rights groups, Drake writes, HB28’s sponsors seek to ban local governments’ options for taking firearms off Wyoming streets.
Madden’s Measure
Coal bankruptcy committee can learn from history
Opinion
By 2 CommentsA new legislative panel convened to insulate Wyo from firm collapses has an important mandate and a trove of hard-won lessons available to it.
Op-eds
CWD spread threatens Wyoming’s health, wildlife, culture
Physician and lifelong hunter Brian Gee expounds on how important it is for Wyominites to take chronic wasting disease seriously.
Wyoming’s pro-coal D.C. Republicans need a lesson in economics
Opinion
By 2 CommentsIn wake of delegation’s failure to support healthcare bill for miners, guest columnist David Dodson argues they ignored sound conservative economic principles for doing so.
Photo Friday
Huffing horse
When it’s cold enough to see your breath, it’s just another winter morning in Wyoming. Just ask Yahoo the mare.
Arts & Culture
For Wyoming artists, creativity is key to getting by
Making a living with the arts is especially challenging in the least populated state in the nation — a set of conditions that spawn unique and innovative solutions.
In Case You Missed It
Dominion fires oilfield worker after he saved 50 waterfowl
Energy company says federal law prohibits employees from rescuing birds that land in tainted ponds at gas field.
Ousted Blackjewel CEO Hoops seeks more than $20 million
Former CEO Jeffery Hoops asked a bankruptcy court for $16,500 for a private flight, $212,800 for rent owed by him to him and many larger sums.
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CWD plan targets mule deer bucks, eyes sharpshooters
Game and Fish takes draft disease proposal on the road as it postpones addressing elk winter feedgrounds.