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In a year dominated by the uncertainties of budget cuts, reporter Katie Klingsporn also examined health care affordability concerns, partisan library battles, a high-altitude trial over a notorious shortcut and the loss of two Wyoming political giants. wyofile.com/doge-hits-in...
DOGE hits, insurance premiums and school vouchers underscore 2025 in health and education - WyoFile
Reporter Katie Klingsporn also spent much of the year following rural health care challenges, library battles and a notorious shortcut.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In a year dominated by the uncertainties of budget cuts, reporter Katie Klingsporn also examined health care affordability concerns, partisan library battles, a high-altitude trial over a notorious shortcut and the loss of two Wyoming political giants. wyofile.com/doge-hits-in...
Conservationists blasted a federal rewrite of a sage grouse protection plan endorsed by Wyoming, saying it strips safeguards from the fabled Golden Triangle, site of the world's largest grouse breeding ground.
The state's top grouse manager says the bird will endure.
The state's top grouse manager says the bird will endure.
Greater sage grouse advocates blast new federal plan endorsed by Wyoming - WyoFile
The imperiled bird has been “screwed over” in the last decade, critics say, but Wyoming’s grouse leader says conservation remains intact despite feds' changes.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Conservationists blasted a federal rewrite of a sage grouse protection plan endorsed by Wyoming, saying it strips safeguards from the fabled Golden Triangle, site of the world's largest grouse breeding ground.
The state's top grouse manager says the bird will endure.
The state's top grouse manager says the bird will endure.
The owners of a Jackson Hole dude ranch are giving away the historic property. Military officials explain the complexity of transitioning to a $141 billion Sentinel missile program. A WWI burial flag takes a circuitous journey to surviving heirs in southwestern Wyoming.
Local Lookout: Gifting a dude ranch | Updating aging missiles | Returning a WWI burial flag - WyoFile
The owners of a Jackson Hole dude ranch are giving away the historic property. Military officials explain the complexity of transitioning to a $141 billion Sentinel missile program, which faces an 81%...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The owners of a Jackson Hole dude ranch are giving away the historic property. Military officials explain the complexity of transitioning to a $141 billion Sentinel missile program. A WWI burial flag takes a circuitous journey to surviving heirs in southwestern Wyoming.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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The controversial practice of "manufacturing" drew attention to the need for a management plan years ago, but the process has hit delays.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
Feds propose ending ban on climbing route development in Tensleep Canyon — again - WyoFile
The Forest Service resumes the long-delayed process to manage climbing in the popular canyon. Now it’s seeking public feedback.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The controversial practice of "manufacturing" drew attention to the need for a management plan years ago, but the process has hit delays.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
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"The political process," and not environmental law, governs the development of a Delaware-sized oil and gas field in central Wyoming, drilling companies argue in a lawsuit that challenges the Converse County Oil and Gas Project. Conservationists say ongoing drilling is illegal.
Drillers say ‘political process’ outweighs environmental law in Wyoming oilfield - WyoFile
The government is illegally allowing a Trump donor’s drilling company to skirt a court ruling that halted development at a Delaware-sized oilfield, conservationists claim.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"The political process," and not environmental law, governs the development of a Delaware-sized oil and gas field in central Wyoming, drilling companies argue in a lawsuit that challenges the Converse County Oil and Gas Project. Conservationists say ongoing drilling is illegal.
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Amid divisions over nuclear energy proposals, the governor says public financial support for BWXT's nuclear fuel manufacturing plant is vital, given competition from other states.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
Gordon awards $100M to northern Wyoming nuclear fuel manufacturer - WyoFile
The state-backed grant will support BWXT's proposed TRISO fuel manufacturing facility in Gillette.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Amid divisions over nuclear energy proposals, the governor says public financial support for BWXT's nuclear fuel manufacturing plant is vital, given competition from other states.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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OPINION: During his first interview with future U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in 1976, columnist Kerry Drake talked to her about serving as "Miss Frontier" at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Politics didn’t come up in the conversation, and he had no idea she'd be a Wyoming legislator two years later.
Politics didn’t come up in the conversation, and he had no idea she'd be a Wyoming legislator two years later.
Opinion | Lummis not running again changes 2026 political strategies
From Miss Frontier to the U.S. Senate, columnist Kerry Drake writes, Lummis has had remarkable success in state and federal offices.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
OPINION: During his first interview with future U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis in 1976, columnist Kerry Drake talked to her about serving as "Miss Frontier" at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Politics didn’t come up in the conversation, and he had no idea she'd be a Wyoming legislator two years later.
Politics didn’t come up in the conversation, and he had no idea she'd be a Wyoming legislator two years later.
The controversial practice of "manufacturing" drew attention to the need for a management plan years ago, but the process has hit delays.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
Feds propose ending ban on climbing route development in Tensleep Canyon — again - WyoFile
The Forest Service resumes the long-delayed process to manage climbing in the popular canyon. Now it’s seeking public feedback.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The controversial practice of "manufacturing" drew attention to the need for a management plan years ago, but the process has hit delays.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
The draft proposes lifting a six-year ban on route development and could be used as a road map for management across the country.
Amid divisions over nuclear energy proposals, the governor says public financial support for BWXT's nuclear fuel manufacturing plant is vital, given competition from other states.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
Gordon awards $100M to northern Wyoming nuclear fuel manufacturer - WyoFile
The state-backed grant will support BWXT's proposed TRISO fuel manufacturing facility in Gillette.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Amid divisions over nuclear energy proposals, the governor says public financial support for BWXT's nuclear fuel manufacturing plant is vital, given competition from other states.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
Some question the wisdom of spending the state's fossil fuel largess on a project that may help compete against coal.
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Wyoming's lone Rep. Harriet Hageman announced Tuesday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
Wyoming's Rep. Harriet Hageman announces run for U.S. Senate - WyoFile
The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Sen. Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Wyoming's lone Rep. Harriet Hageman announced Tuesday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
Wyoming's lone Rep. Harriet Hageman announced Tuesday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
Wyoming's Rep. Harriet Hageman announces run for U.S. Senate - WyoFile
The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Sen. Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Wyoming's lone Rep. Harriet Hageman announced Tuesday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The congresswoman will vie for the seat held by Cynthia Lummis, who announced last week she is not seeking reelection.
"The political process," and not environmental law, governs the development of a Delaware-sized oil and gas field in central Wyoming, drilling companies argue in a lawsuit that challenges the Converse County Oil and Gas Project. Conservationists say ongoing drilling is illegal.
Drillers say ‘political process’ outweighs environmental law in Wyoming oilfield - WyoFile
The government is illegally allowing a Trump donor’s drilling company to skirt a court ruling that halted development at a Delaware-sized oilfield, conservationists claim.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"The political process," and not environmental law, governs the development of a Delaware-sized oil and gas field in central Wyoming, drilling companies argue in a lawsuit that challenges the Converse County Oil and Gas Project. Conservationists say ongoing drilling is illegal.
Public comments show significant opposition to leasing Wyoming wildlife habitat, including in migration corridors and near valuable sage grouse habitat.
"These parcels have remained free of oil and gas activity to this point, and introducing development now would be tragic."
"These parcels have remained free of oil and gas activity to this point, and introducing development now would be tragic."
BLM deletes contested, off-limits ‘Golden Triangle’ parcels from upcoming Wyoming oil and gas auction - WyoFile
Comments show significant opposition to leasing Wyoming wildlife habitat, including in migration corridors and near valuable sage grouse habitat.
wyofile.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Public comments show significant opposition to leasing Wyoming wildlife habitat, including in migration corridors and near valuable sage grouse habitat.
"These parcels have remained free of oil and gas activity to this point, and introducing development now would be tragic."
"These parcels have remained free of oil and gas activity to this point, and introducing development now would be tragic."
Highway crews are working to clear Teton Pass after explosives triggered a slide and buried the highway. UW athletics wants an extra $6 million from the state for the next two years. Campbell County Health’s long-term care and rehabilitation center restarted admissions.
Local Lookout: Teton Pass slides big | UW athletics seeks funding boost | Gillette’s Legacy Living takes residents again - WyoFile
Highway crews are working to clear Teton Pass after explosives triggered a slide and buried the highway. UW athletics wants an extra $6 million from the state for the next two years. Campbell County H...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Highway crews are working to clear Teton Pass after explosives triggered a slide and buried the highway. UW athletics wants an extra $6 million from the state for the next two years. Campbell County Health’s long-term care and rehabilitation center restarted admissions.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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OPINION: Draft legislation to allow landowners to sell hunting licenses issued to them violates the principle of wildlife as public trust, write Bob Lanka and Tom Ryder.
Opinion | Wyoming’s wildlife isn’t for sale, or at least it shouldn’t be
Draft legislation to allow landowners to sell hunting licenses issued to them violates the principle of wildlife as public trust, write Bob Lanka and Tom Ryder.
wyofile.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
OPINION: Draft legislation to allow landowners to sell hunting licenses issued to them violates the principle of wildlife as public trust, write Bob Lanka and Tom Ryder.
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Cody Roberts' attorney contends state law 'could not be clearer and more precise' and that the hunting and 'capture' of predators like wolves is legal 'in any manner.'
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
Wolf captor wants judge to toss case as Congress mulls ban on striking wildlife with snowmobiles - WyoFile
Cody Roberts’ attorney contends state statutes ‘could not be clearer and more precise’ and that hunting and ‘capture’ of predators like wolves is legal ‘in any manner.’
wyofile.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Cody Roberts' attorney contends state law 'could not be clearer and more precise' and that the hunting and 'capture' of predators like wolves is legal 'in any manner.'
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
A Trump administration official said the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, a source of "climate alarmism," will be dismantled. The future of NCAR's supercomputer in Cheyenne is uncertain.
Wyoming scientists, tech advocates, fret over future of federal supercomputing center in Cheyenne - WyoFile
The Trump administration will "dismantle" the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which operates a supercomputer in Cheyenne.
wyofile.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A Trump administration official said the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, a source of "climate alarmism," will be dismantled. The future of NCAR's supercomputer in Cheyenne is uncertain.
Cody Roberts' attorney contends state law 'could not be clearer and more precise' and that the hunting and 'capture' of predators like wolves is legal 'in any manner.'
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
Wolf captor wants judge to toss case as Congress mulls ban on striking wildlife with snowmobiles - WyoFile
Cody Roberts’ attorney contends state statutes ‘could not be clearer and more precise’ and that hunting and ‘capture’ of predators like wolves is legal ‘in any manner.’
wyofile.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Cody Roberts' attorney contends state law 'could not be clearer and more precise' and that the hunting and 'capture' of predators like wolves is legal 'in any manner.'
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
Meanwhile, the tactic the Sublette County man allegedly used — striking it with a snowmobile — is again coming under fire.
BREAKING: "I do not have six more years in me," the longtime Wyoming lawmaker said in a Friday announcement. The move opens a coveted slot in Wyoming politics and could impact downballot races in next year's election.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis won’t seek reelection in 2026 - WyoFile
Longtime Wyoming politician Cynthia Lummis will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026, she announced Friday. The prominent Laramie County
wyofile.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
BREAKING: "I do not have six more years in me," the longtime Wyoming lawmaker said in a Friday announcement. The move opens a coveted slot in Wyoming politics and could impact downballot races in next year's election.
It's sugar cookie decorating time, but this year you can push aside the sprinkles and grab a paintbrush instead. Karen Vaughan, paint entrepreneur, shares her watercolor cookie technique with WyoFile.
Cookie canvas: How to add more color to your holiday treats - WyoFile
Why sprinkle your cookies when you could paint them?
wyofile.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It's sugar cookie decorating time, but this year you can push aside the sprinkles and grab a paintbrush instead. Karen Vaughan, paint entrepreneur, shares her watercolor cookie technique with WyoFile.
OPINION: Wyoming cannot survive on nostalgia, cuts and culture wars, writes columnist Christy Mathes.
Opinion | When it comes to a community, ‘just say no’ doesn’t work
Wyoming cannot survive on nostalgia, cuts and culture wars, writes columnist Christy Mathes.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
OPINION: Wyoming cannot survive on nostalgia, cuts and culture wars, writes columnist Christy Mathes.