Tag: Energy

TransCanada says Keystone likely source of Missouri oil leak

By SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — TransCanada Corp. believes its Keystone pipeline is likely the source of an oil leak near St. Louis that Missouri officials have... Read more »

02/08/19 12:26 PM

Judge won’t block energy panel’s work, but lets case proceed

A federal judge says a lawsuit from conservationists can proceed against the Trump administration over its creation of a committee to review federal policies governing the extraction of fossil fuels from public lands.

01/26/19 11:16 AM

UW Researcher finds common ground among citizens on energy issues

Americans may be less divided on national energy issues than one might think, research led by a University of Wyoming marketing professor has found.

12/21/18 12:53 PM

Study shows Wyoming population declined slightly for 3rd year

The State's population is showing its third year of decline.

12/19/18 1:33 PM

Westmoreland Coal managers face bonuses while Kemmerer faces uncertainty

December 4, 2018 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile KEMMERER — Westmoreland Coal Company’s Nov. 26 bankruptcy motion that seeks to pay bonuses to mid-level “valued employees” is a “disgusting,... Read more »

12/05/18 5:44 AM

Markets sink as tech and retail fall; oil drops 7 percent

Nov 20, 2018 By MARLEY JAY , AP Markets Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are skidding Tuesday as weak results from retailers and mounting losses for big technology companies... Read more »

11/20/18 11:58 AM

Believe it or not- historic fossil cabin to be relocated

Rocky Mountain Power and Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company have announced a combined grant to relocate the historic Como Bluff Fossil Cabin to Medicine Bow.

10/17/18 12:03 PM

Analysis: Westmoreland bankruptcy shows county vulnerability

October 16, 2018 by Andrew Graham, wyofile.com Westmoreland Coal Company’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week could leave Lincoln County holding the bag for millions in unpaid taxes —... Read more »

10/17/18 9:14 AM

US ‘likely’ has taken over as the world’s top oil producer

The United States may have reclaimed the title of the world's biggest oil producer sooner than expected.

09/12/18 1:35 PM

National rig count down by 4 to 1,044; West Virginia loses 3

Wyoming gained two rigs

08/04/18 5:18 AM

$2.5 Million Gift Advances UW Petroleum Engineering, Tier-1 Engineering Initiative

A gift from UW alumnus David D. Le Norman, of $2.5 million, will support the University of Wyoming's engineering, energy and STEM programs.

07/31/18 1:13 PM

US launches national security probe into uranium imports

he Commerce Department has started an investigation into the impact of uranium imports on U.S. national security, a move that could result in tariffs and add another front to the Trump administration's trade fight.

07/18/18 11:47 AM

Ruffatto gets 18 months, $14.4M penalty for Two Elk fraud

June 27, 2018 by Rone Tempest PITTSBURGH — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Two Elk power plant promoter Michael J. Ruffatto to 18 months in prison and three years probation... Read more »

06/28/18 9:04 AM

Study: Without tax reform economic diversification hurts state

June 5, 2018 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Under Wyoming’s current tax structure, economic diversification will worsen the state’s fiscal woes, not solve them, an economic study conducted for the Wyoming... Read more »

06/06/18 5:47 AM

Lawsuit targeting oil, gas lease sales cites imperiled bird

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration for selling oil and gas leases on huge swaths of Western U.S. public lands while allegedly ignoring policies meant... Read more »

04/30/18 12:39 PM

Natural Gas Price Slide in March While Crude Oil Price Improve

Analysts say that the prices for natural gas have gone down for the month, but crude oil prices move upwards.

03/29/18 1:41 PM

House GOP moves to revamp law on national monuments

Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah says the 1906 Antiquities Act has been misused by presidents of both parties to create oversized monuments that hinder energy development, grazing and other uses.

10/11/17 3:23 PM

Casper College Announces Wind Technician Training

The technician training program is scheduled to begin in October, and will be held on the Casper College campus.

09/13/17 11:34 AM

Natural Gas and Crude Oil Prices Show Little Change in August

August’s natural gas price declined slightly while crude oil recorded a modest increase compared to July prices.

08/25/17 12:47 PM

Yellowstone Braces for High Visitation During Eclipse

Visitation to Yellowstone National Park in the days before, during, and after the solar eclipse on August 21 is anticipated to be heavier than usual.

08/09/17 9:03 AM

Indoor electrical safety reminders

While waiting for warmer weather and outdoor activities, Rocky Mountain Power reminds the public now’s a good time to take inventory of electrical safety practices around the house.

03/28/17 12:02 PM

Wyoming Per Capita Income Falls, Despite Regional and National Growth

The State of Wyoming's per capital personal income has fallen by 1.7%, despite personal incomes in the Rocky Mountain region and the United States as a whole showing growth.

03/28/17 11:15 AM

Enzi Issues Statement of Approval on Keystone XL Pipeline

Wyoming’s senior U.S. Senator, Mike Enzi, issued a statement after the Donald Trump Administration announced they would grant a permit for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

03/24/17 2:43 PM

Wyoming Population Shrinks, First Time Since 1990

Natrona, Hot Springs, and Platte counties also experienced a decline of 1.4 percent, each.

03/23/17 10:54 AM

Tag: Energy

TransCanada says Keystone likely source of Missouri oil leak

Victim of the times, Kemmerer coal-fired generator shuts down

Refinery group brought Wyoming “critical infrastructure” fight

6 states backed Colorado River plan; Arizona faces deadline

Wyoming lawmakers seek bigger role in coal-export litigation

Trump rollbacks for fossil fuel industries carry steep cost

Judge won’t block energy panel’s work, but lets case proceed

UW Researcher finds common ground among citizens on energy issues

Study shows Wyoming population declined slightly for 3rd year

Westmoreland Coal managers face bonuses while Kemmerer faces uncertainty

Markets sink as tech and retail fall; oil drops 7 percent

Believe it or not- historic fossil cabin to be relocated

Analysis: Westmoreland bankruptcy shows county vulnerability

US ‘likely’ has taken over as the world’s top oil producer

National rig count down by 4 to 1,044; West Virginia loses 3

$2.5 Million Gift Advances UW Petroleum Engineering, Tier-1 Engineering Initiative

US launches national security probe into uranium imports

Ruffatto gets 18 months, $14.4M penalty for Two Elk fraud

Study: Without tax reform economic diversification hurts state

Lawsuit targeting oil, gas lease sales cites imperiled bird

Natural Gas Price Slide in March While Crude Oil Price Improve

House GOP moves to revamp law on national monuments

Casper College Announces Wind Technician Training

Natural Gas and Crude Oil Prices Show Little Change in August

Yellowstone Braces for High Visitation During Eclipse

Indoor electrical safety reminders

Wyoming Per Capita Income Falls, Despite Regional and National Growth

Enzi Issues Statement of Approval on Keystone XL Pipeline

Wyoming Population Shrinks, First Time Since 1990

Crime

Crime

This week’s arrests (2/8/19 – 2/14/19)

Woman arrested on multiple recommended drug charges at Casper grocery store

Mills woman arrested on warrants, police allege drug possession

Recent Arrests (2/14/19)

Police report woman found with drugs, after she requests to be taken to jail

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Reiss, Kennedy, Ellis

Obituaries: Cotton, Hagerott, Hockaday

Chuck Green, who reported on Oswald’s death for AP, dies

Obituaries: Lehman, Williams

Obituaries: Short, McClew

Community

City

Retail in flux: When Macy’s closes, who fills the void

Casper College Humanities Festival hosts performances and presentations

Recent Births (1/28/19 – 2/10/19)

Events roundup for weekend of Feb. 15-17

Further details released in Friday fire

Wyoming

Emergency

WHP credits safety belts with saving multiple lives in four-vehicle crash

Wyoming lawmakers advance energy equipment tax break

I-80 reopened in Wyoming; winter storm in western Wyoming

Vets’ nursing facility bill not done yet as House concurrence vote fails

Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

Promoted

Central Wyoming Counseling Center

Treat loneliness this month of love — Visit Central Wyoming Counseling Center﻿

Lend a Hand and Bowl for Jason’s Friends

Short-Cuts in health care pose real risks for Wyoming patients with Senate File 55

API Chili Cook-off Feb. 16 at Casper Events Center

‘It changed my life:’ Casper woman loses 90 pounds after weight-loss surgery

Galleries

City

JC Burgers: Casper’s culinary time capsule still sizzling after 60 years

Have-a-Heart Day at Woods teaches students to give (Photos)

Building destroyed by fire (Photo Gallery)

Arctic blast puts Casper in deep freeze (Gallery)

PowerUp Gaming Lounge brings communal video gaming to Casper (Photos and Story)

National/World

AP

Payless ShoeSource to shutter all of its remaining US stores

Man apprehended in shooting at Illinois industrial park

Avalanches cause problems in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming

Trump says he’s declaring emergency to build border wall

As Democrats lean left, will voters follow?

Treat loneliness this month of love — Visit Central Wyoming Counseling Center