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Map Shows Active and Growing Wildfires in US

Multiple blazes are active throughout the country, as dry weather and human interference have caused flames to spark.

Federal policy change is poised to end Wyoming gun club’s pelican killing

Recent regulation revision will invalidate Alco Rod and Gun Club’s depredation permit going forward, officials say.

Officials move closer to allowing public to carry concealed guns in Wyoming Capitol

Wyoming’s five top elected officials have advanced plans to allow the public to carry concealed firearms in many areas of the Capitol and attached facilities — either with a permit

Greens counter Wyoming’s complaints over BLM conservation plan

The proposal to protect land in the southwest part of the state has been criticized by Republican lawmakers, as well as the oil and gas industry and ranchers.

Legislative task force forwards bill draft to heighten requirements for zoning protests

Task force members unanimously forwarded a bill Tuesday that, if passed into law, would heighten requirements for zoning protest petitions in Wyoming, which some say have hindered housing

Promise for hydrogen economy in Wyoming

As part of its all-of-the-above energy strategy, state leaders have made an aggressive push to co-host one of the Energy Department’s billion-dollar Clean Hydrogen Hubs, part of a federal program aimed to boost a fuel source that experts believe will play a decisive role in future global energy markets.

Wyoming community supports first responders fighting Elk Fire's advance

The Elk Fire is burning over 90,000 acres, creating worry for Wyoming's surrounding communities. Locals in Sheridan County, and beyond, are stepping up to assist firefighters as this immense wildfire

Dave Reardon: Some Hawaii programs will find Mountain West winnable

“We’re used to doing hard things at the University of Hawaii,” said soccer coach Michele “Bud” Nagamine, whose team has recently made things look easy as it rides a wave of eight games without a loss. Hawaii head coach Rich Hill (10) talks to pitcher Sebastian Gonzalez (36), third from left, on May 3.

How a business deal gone wrong closed a dozen Popeyes locations

MACON, Ga. — In May, 13WMAZ reported that over a dozen Popeyes locations in Central Georgia were closing. Now, we also know why. According to federal court documents in Florida, it was a massive deal gone wrong between two corporations.

San Jose State volleyball at the center of another decision on forfeiting

The University of Nevada has made it clear that its Oct. 26 volleyball match against San Jose State will go on as scheduled after the team’s players released an independent statement saying they would "refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes.

UW offers guide to local foods, programs and resources

Whether you're looking for alfalfa in Fort Washakie, jams and jellies in Newcastle, or pumpkins in Powell, the 2024 Wyoming Specialty Crop Directory has you covered.

San Jose State vs. Wyoming Football Prediction & Game Preview - Oct. 19

Preview the San Jose State Spartans vs. Wyoming Cowboys college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

Rock Springs’ Alyssa Bedard named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week

Wyoming Cowgirl soccer player and former Rock Springs Tiger, Alyssa Bedard was named the Mountain West Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week after UW beat Boise State and upset #11 Utah State. Bedard’s impressive flip-throw to assist Taylor Brook against Boise State,

Massive Effort Building 7-Mile Line To Keep Elk Fire From Wyoming Towns

Firefighters have charred a 7-mile strip of ground between Big Horn and Story, starting from Goose Creek. It’s a buffer zone between Wyoming

Wyoming Department of Transportation reopens 2 highways atop Bighorn Mountains

The highways were closed earlier this month as the 143 square mile (91,905 acre) Elk fire advanced. Highway 14 from Burgess Junction east to Dayton remains closed.

'Unseasonably warm' conditions fuel Elk Fire in northern Wyoming

"Unseasonably warm" conditions Tuesday has fire officials predicting increased burning and smoke will continue to impact the region from the Elk Fire in northern Wyoming.

Central Wyoming College’s Lander campus transformed with new Freight Farm

Central Wyoming College’s Freight Farm arrived today at the Lander Center. The 40-foot shipping container is a fully automated hydroponic, year-round growing system, and is capable of producing two to four acres of produce a year.

National opinion: Wyoming shoots itself in the foot

This summer, the Biden administration offered Wyoming $35 million to help the state plug and clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. When Wyoming turned down the cash, it seemed hard to believe.

EV sales decline in Wyoming

The slowdown comes despite continued federal incentives, and underscores both the practical and cultural hurdles to EV inroads in the Cowboy State. In this episode of PennyWise, host Nat Cardona delves into the recent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts with insights from NerdWallet lead writer,

UW Researchers Explore Producing Low-Carbon Hydrogen from Wyoming Natural Gas

A new study from University of Wyoming researchers features Wyoming’s potential to take a lead role in the advancement of low-carbon hydrogen production from natural gas.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Cybersecurity Workshop in Gillette Oct. 22

Small-business owners can get an introductory look at basic cybersecurity readiness issues and strategies to stay safe from cyber threats Tuesday, Oct. 22.

New Popeyes restaurant planned for busy Grand Rapids area street

The fast food chain specializing in fried chicken is looking to open its fifth location in the greater Grand Rapids area.

Pining for Casper to be covered in snow again? Here's what to expect for winter weather.

Climatology, the 30-year temperature average, is a Casperite's best bet to predict how this winter will go, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Riverton office said.

Struggling Wyoming Cowboys offense is still searching for answers

Wyoming's offense ranks second to last in yardage and is looking for answers in the second half of the season.

Wyoming’s costly police brutality settlements demonstrate need for reform

High-profile cases show why new legislative leadership should back improved law enforcement training, Drake opines.

3 Thoughts: Aztecs 27, Wyoming 24 … on Jordan Napier’s catches, Tyler Pastula’s punts and Trey White’s sacks

On Saturday, he passed Jonah Tavai, (10 1/2, 2022), Levi Esene (10 1/2, 1986), Calvin Munson (9 1/2, 2015), Miles Burris (9 1/2, 2010) and Jack Eaton (9 1/2, 1985) on SDSU’s sack list. White ranks seventh on the list now, but he can move to second with just two more sacks.

How to Watch the San Jose State vs. Wyoming Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the San Jose State Spartans vs. Wyoming Cowboys game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Viral post misleads about Wyoming fires, rare earth minerals | Fact check

The “major” fires burn in national forests, not on private land, and are located hundreds of miles from the spot where rare earth metals were found.

Opinion: Wyoming’s pro-pollution policies truly boggle the mind

The intent here is to lament the imminent extinction of the moderate, conservation-leaning, pragmatic Western Republican.

Native voters face steep challenges at every step of the election process

Indigenous voters represent a fraction of the total voting population, but their vote could be pivotal in battleground states such as Nevada and Arizona. But actually voting is a different story for most Native people – registering to vote and casting a vote is made difficult by distance and a lack of access.

Lawmakers advance measure opening Wyoming to possible nuclear fuel waste storage

With a handful of dissenting votes, a legislative panel has advanced a draft measure that proponents say merely provides the opportunity to discuss changing Wyoming statutes to enable temporary storag

Wyoming State Museum celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Wyoming State Museum hosted an event celebrating Native arts and science.

Writers on the Range: Wyoming shoots itself in the foot

This summer, the Biden administration offered Wyoming $35 million to help the state plug and clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. When Wyoming turned down the cash, it seemed hard to believe. It

Mountain town leaders are gathering to talk about solutions to climate change

Leaders are gathering in Jackson for the annual summit to share how they’re addressing the changing climate — especially in more conservative states.

Second man charged in New Year's Eve Wyoming Walmart shooting earns conviction

A Kent County jury returned a guilty verdict for the second man charged in a shooting inside a Wyoming area Walmart store.

Mountain Lions Gobble Up Pets And Four Goats In Story, Wyoming

Mountain lions are killing pets and livestock, including four goats, in and around the tiny Wyoming mountain town of Story. An area houndsman has

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