Economy

As Legislature hems and haws, 19 counties to vote on taxes

Voters in 19 of Wyoming’s 23 counties will face local tax propositions on their General Election ballots, including 12 new revenue measures.

10/29/20 9:18 AM

Report: Public awareness key as invasive weeds threaten to spread in Wyoming

10/28/20 11:15 AM

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says Wyoming has failed to act on declining revenues for years

10/27/20 9:09 PM

Wyoming revenue report less bleak but Gordon urges restraint

10/26/20 3:38 PM

Casper councilman and HD 38 challenger Johnson says Libertarians could surprise in state races

10/26/20 2:45 PM

Gordon allocates $114 million more toward Wyoming COVID relief

10/26/20 1:09 PM

Watch: Casper Mayor Steve Freel for COVID-19 update

Casper Mayor Steve Freel is scheduled to hold a media briefing at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 22.

10/22/20 2:59 PM

Gordon: ‘Our patriotism has gone awry’; Wyomingites can still make a difference

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 21 that the state continues to face budgetary challenges in addition to the health risks... Read more »

10/21/20 6:01 PM

Gov. Gordon: ‘It’s up to us to get this spread under control’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – During his live October 21st, 2020 press briefing Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said it is incredibly important that the public take personal responsibility for their actions amid... Read more »

10/21/20 3:57 PM

Occidental land purchase goes through to private company

The State of Wyoming’s bid to purchase the assets were “put on hold” in August. The state pursued the land as an opportunity to diversify its business portfolio.

10/20/20 11:05 AM

USDA grant to provide rural Wyoming businesses and homes with hi-speed broadband

CASPER, Wyo — The Trump Administration announced Friday, Oct. 16, that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $252,000 to provide broadband service in underserved rural areas in... Read more »

10/16/20 2:33 PM

Wyo Main Street board to discuss 2021 budget, safe shopping campaign October 22

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Main Street Advisory Board will meet from 12:30 p.m to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, via Zoom Meeting, according to a release Friday from... Read more »

10/16/20 1:46 PM

State investment board approves grants to improve Greybull and Sheridan public infrastructure

CASPER, Wyo — The town of Greybull and Sheridan County have gotten approval from the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) for grants to advance their pubic infrastructure, according to... Read more »

10/06/20 7:03 PM

‘Paradigm shift:’ Road User Charge would treat roads as a metered utility in Wyo

CASPER, Wyo– Drivers of the estimated 700,000 registered vehicles in Wyoming could soon be paying a rate by the mile rather than a fuel tax. Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)... Read more »

10/04/20 2:02 PM

Wyoming loses 24,000 jobs in second quarter; U.S. economy slowing again amid pandemic

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Economic Analysis Division released an economic summary for the second quarter of 2020 on Monday, Sept. 28. The report states that the COVID-19 pandemic has... Read more »

09/28/20 12:06 PM

Juvenile justice cuts could increase youth detentions, costs

Wyoming has one of the highest juvenile incarceration rates in the nation, and state budget cuts are likely to make that problem worse, according to members of the State Advisory Council on Juvenile Justice.

09/25/20 5:21 AM

WATCH: Governor Gordon COVID-19 update (9/24/20)

Wyoming’s Governor has announced that he will be providing an updated on the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a briefing this week. The Governor and State Health Officer... Read more »

09/24/20 3:18 PM

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Wyoming businesses across the state get reimbursed for employee training

Every Wyoming business takes on the task of training their workforce to handle their day-to-day needs, but not all businesses know they can get reimbursed for employee training. That’s why... Read more »

09/23/20 10:16 AM

Wyoming continues push for blockchain, cryptocurrency at UW technology expo Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Blockchain Stampede opening ceremonies begin Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 8 a.m. for people to experience the event’s free virtual environment, according to University of Wyoming... Read more »

09/22/20 2:55 PM

Gordon: Wyoming approves world’s first cryptocurrency bank charter

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Wednesday, Sept. 16 that the Wyoming Banking Division has approved an application from Kraken “to create the world’s first Special... Read more »

09/16/20 3:49 PM

WBC closing Relief and Mitigation Funds on Sept. 15

“We have decided to close applications in order to reallocate leftover funds to best serve the ongoing needs of Wyoming businesses later in the year.” said Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell

09/11/20 11:26 AM

Bar Nunn and Mills seek to dissolve Wardwell special water district

CASPER, Wyo — The Town of Bar Nunn and the Town of Mills are seeking to dissolve the special district that manages water services to much of the area and... Read more »

09/08/20 9:00 PM

UW Economists awarded fellowships for COVID-19 research

The University of Wyoming College of Business has awarded McMurry Summer Research Fellowships to economists Linda Thunström and David Finnoff, in recognition of their outstanding research in the COVID-19 health... Read more »

09/07/20 6:00 AM

Casper home prices stable, sales tax collections up despite high unemployment

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County’s unemployment rate remains high amid the COVID-19 pandemic and a struggling energy market in Wyoming, but some economic indicators appear positive. The state’s Economic Analysis... Read more »

09/03/20 5:55 PM

Hemp’s stumbles reveal hurdles in Wyoming’s race to diversify

September 1, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile ALBIN—Ron Rabou is no hemp-necklace-wearing hippy. A Trump 2020 flag flies at the entrance to his driveway. A hanging in his office reminds him that... Read more »

09/02/20 4:59 AM

Wyoming’s declining unemployment ‘bright sign’ recovery from COVID shutdown underway

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Economic Indicators report for Aug. 2020 shows that sales and use tax collections from the state’s mining sector “continue to drop, down $7.5 million (-66.2%)... Read more »

09/01/20 11:38 AM

Crowds flock to Wyo public lands during COVID summer

Christian Vivet stood beside his camper at a riverside campground in central Wyoming’s Sinks Canyon State Park, peering through binoculars at the limestone cliffs above — a landscape vastly different from his home state of Florida.

09/01/20 6:26 AM

Wyoming secures land exchange deal to further Pilot Hill Project in Albany County

CASPER, Wyo —After a more than 2 year process, the State of Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners has closed on a land exchange necessary to complete the Pilot Hill Project... Read more »

08/31/20 6:33 PM

$70.9 million in Wyoming’s COVID Relief and Mitigation Funds paid to businesses, nonprofits

CASPER, Wyo. — A total of 2,961 applications for Wyoming’s COVID-19 Relief Fund and Mitigation Fund have been submitted as of Monday, Aug. 31, according to the Wyoming Business Council.... Read more »

08/31/20 5:10 PM

274 state government positions reduced in latest budget cuts

CASPER, Wyo. – The state of Wyoming has reduced its number of employees by 274 since the budget crises started. The number was given by Wyoming Budget Department director Keven... Read more »

08/26/20 4:38 PM

WDH releases statement on budget reduction amid pandemic

The Wyoming Department of Health announced an outline of the agency’s planned budget reductions for the current two-year budget period, and is describing the cuts as “difficult and unfortunate.” Wyoming’s... Read more »

08/26/20 3:28 PM

Gov: First 10% of state budget cuts “Devastating but necessary”

The Department of Health, with the state’s largest budget, will see a 9% cut totaling approximately $90 million.

08/26/20 3:15 PM

Watch Live: Governor Gordon briefing on finalized budget cuts, COVID-19

The Governor's office says that Gordon plans to discuss the finalized state budget cuts and provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.

08/26/20 3:02 PM

PHOTOS: Downtown Casper welcomes new First State Bank location on Center Street

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper Downtown Development Authority (DDA) welcomed the addition of a new First State Bank in downtown Casper in a Wednesday, Aug. 19 announcement. The location will be... Read more »

08/20/20 4:02 PM

Gordon disappointed Wyoming didn’t secure Occidental land purchase

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Thursday, Aug. 19 that the governor is disappointed Wyoming will be unable to purchase Occidental Petroleum land and mineral rights.... Read more »

08/19/20 3:51 PM

While millions in COVID-19 relief still available, Wyoming funds ‘quickly exhausting’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) said on Thursday, Aug. 19 that they have issued their first payments to businesses and nonprofits for COVID-19 Mitigation Fund grants available... Read more »

08/19/20 2:30 PM

Watch Live: Gov. Gordon discusses COVID-19, schools (8/12/20)

The Governor is scheduled to be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, during the briefing.

08/12/20 2:45 PM

Gordon to discuss COVID-19, school reopenings at Wednesday live briefing

The Governor is scheduled to be joined by State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow, during the briefing.

08/11/20 4:07 PM

Governor: Wyoming’s bid in Occidental land deal “on hold”

Occidental Petroleum has announced that it is negotiating with a bidder for the millions of acres of land grant properties offered for sale earlier this year in southern Wyoming. “That... Read more »

08/11/20 1:10 PM

Gordon shifts $10 million into biz Relief Fund amid high demand

CASPER, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon moved $10 million from the Mitigation Fund to the Relief Fund as businesses and nonprofits continue to struggle from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to... Read more »

08/10/20 11:51 AM

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Economy

As Legislature hems and haws, 19 counties to vote on taxes

Report: Public awareness key as invasive weeds threaten to spread in Wyoming

Libertarian SD 30 challenger Degroot says Wyoming has failed to act on declining revenues for years

Wyoming revenue report less bleak but Gordon urges restraint

Casper councilman and HD 38 challenger Johnson says Libertarians could surprise in state races

Gordon allocates $114 million more toward Wyoming COVID relief

Watch: Casper Mayor Steve Freel for COVID-19 update

Gordon: ‘Our patriotism has gone awry’; Wyomingites can still make a difference

Gov. Gordon: ‘It’s up to us to get this spread under control’

Occidental land purchase goes through to private company

USDA grant to provide rural Wyoming businesses and homes with hi-speed broadband

Wyo Main Street board to discuss 2021 budget, safe shopping campaign October 22

State investment board approves grants to improve Greybull and Sheridan public infrastructure

‘Paradigm shift:’ Road User Charge would treat roads as a metered utility in Wyo

Wyoming loses 24,000 jobs in second quarter; U.S. economy slowing again amid pandemic

Juvenile justice cuts could increase youth detentions, costs

WATCH: Governor Gordon COVID-19 update (9/24/20)

Wyoming businesses across the state get reimbursed for employee training

Wyoming continues push for blockchain, cryptocurrency at UW technology expo Wednesday

Gordon: Wyoming approves world’s first cryptocurrency bank charter

WBC closing Relief and Mitigation Funds on Sept. 15

Bar Nunn and Mills seek to dissolve Wardwell special water district

UW Economists awarded fellowships for COVID-19 research

Casper home prices stable, sales tax collections up despite high unemployment

Hemp’s stumbles reveal hurdles in Wyoming’s race to diversify

Wyoming’s declining unemployment ‘bright sign’ recovery from COVID shutdown underway

Crowds flock to Wyo public lands during COVID summer

Wyoming secures land exchange deal to further Pilot Hill Project in Albany County

$70.9 million in Wyoming’s COVID Relief and Mitigation Funds paid to businesses, nonprofits

274 state government positions reduced in latest budget cuts

WDH releases statement on budget reduction amid pandemic

Gov: First 10% of state budget cuts “Devastating but necessary”

Watch Live: Governor Gordon briefing on finalized budget cuts, COVID-19

PHOTOS: Downtown Casper welcomes new First State Bank location on Center Street

Gordon disappointed Wyoming didn’t secure Occidental land purchase

While millions in COVID-19 relief still available, Wyoming funds ‘quickly exhausting’

Watch Live: Gov. Gordon discusses COVID-19, schools (8/12/20)

Gordon to discuss COVID-19, school reopenings at Wednesday live briefing

Governor: Wyoming’s bid in Occidental land deal “on hold”

Gordon shifts $10 million into biz Relief Fund amid high demand

Crime

Animals

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

Recent Arrests (10/28/20 – 10/29/20)

Woman arrested after ‘brief’ foot chase, faces felony Child Endangering

Five reports of dogs ‘harassing, attacking and mutilating deer’ in Lander area

Former maintenance worker accused of felony burglary

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Flu activity still minimal in Wyoming; estimated 400K hospitalizations, 22K deaths in U.S. last season

Here are the winning entries for our recent LION award (Best Visual Journalism Project)

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

A Refreshing Thursday

NCSD’s COVID cases increase to 20 this week; two staff reported positive Thursday

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Former Wyoming US Sen. Alan Simpson recovering after stroke

Calf and cow moose illegally killed in SW Idaho; five total so far in October

WYDOT Releases Construction & travel report for Friday’s UW football game

Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of US

PHOTOS: Beaver relocated to help reconnect floodplain, create vegetation in northern Wyoming

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Family matters: WPDN’s Steve Emery expands into family practice

Meet the judges of this years Dancing with the Stars of Casper

Casper’s Own Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering Featured in LAND Magazine

Don Halberg running write-in campaign for Natrona County Coroner

PHOTOS: This family business aims to carry the people they serve through the times they need it most

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