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Wyoming average gas prices down nearly 8 cents

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last weeks, averaging $2.76 per gallon in late November, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of … more

12/2/25

Energy Share of Wyoming opens application process for energy assistance

CHEYENNE — Multiple Wyoming energy companies have joined together to kick off the 34th annual Energy Share of Wyoming season. The program which began accepting applications on Dec. 1, was … more

12/2/25

LIEAP receives funding, resumes application approvals

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has resumed the approval of eligible applications, effective immediately. This federally funded program has been … more

12/2/25

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., poses in Germany with Wyoming service members and their families.

Barrasso shares Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming troops in Germany

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY — On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., shared a Thanksgiving meal with Wyoming service members and their families stationed at Ramstein Air Base in … more

12/2/25

Barrasso bill would repeal Green New Deal housing mandates

CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., recently introduced legislation to eliminate Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. If passed into law, the HOUSE Act would repeal the … more

12/2/25

Visitors enjoy a view of Old Faithful from the outside deck at the Inn.

Foreigners to pay more to enter national parks beginning next year

The Department of the Interior on Tuesday announced a slew of changes to national park passes, including the specifics of a previously announced “America-first” pricing structure that … more

By Christina MacIntosh, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange | 12/2/25

Christmas tree permits available online now in Wyoming

CHEYENNE — Christmas tree permits are available online at forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location. Up to a maximum of five Christmas … more

12/2/25

Park County School District 6 Board Chair Brandi Nelson receives the All-Wyoming School Board Honor while standing alongside (from left) Superintendent Vernon Orndorff and Executive Director of WASA Dr. Boyd Brown.

Park 6 trustees recognized for excellence at Wyoming School Board Association Conference

During the 2025 Wyoming School Board Association (WSBA) Conference, Park County School District 6 was prominently honored for outstanding governance, leadership and commitment to the … more

12/2/25

The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series presents author Eric L. Muller discussing his book ‘Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe’ on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

Speaker series to discuss Japanese American incarceration and Heart Mountain

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series presents author Eric L. Muller discussing his book "Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe" on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. During World War II, the … more

12/2/25

Sen. Barry Crago, R-Buffalo, listens during the Wyoming Legislature’s 2025 general session.

Dark money group questions transparency of Wyoming lawmakers, legislative staff

Honor Wyoming, a conservative political group in Wyoming, has alleged since at least January that the state is blocking and censoring constituent emails to lawmakers, threatening to take legal action as a result. more

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com | 11/28/25

With Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance just 50 miles from nature photographer Tim O’Leary’s front door, he has spent the past decade documenting scenes from the world’s first national park. O’Leary was the CFO of Blair Hotels prior to retirement, when he was finally able to turn his full attention to his passion of nature photography, along with Peggy, his wife of nearly 50 years.

Secret to his success

S ometimes Tim O’Leary forgets he’s retired. Luckily his wife of nearly 50 years is there to remind him to stop thinking he has work to do and get the truck warmed up for an adventure. … more

By Mark Davis | 11/28/25

Hospital uses supplemental payment to buy new equipment

P owell Valley Healthcare is buying some new equipment, including a more advanced mammography machine, after receiving a Medicaid supplemental payment of $1.65 million. The Qualified Rate … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/28/25

Northwest College receives clean audit

Northwest College’s books are clean according to auditor Brittany Wilson of MHP in Cheyenne. Wilson presented her findings at Monday’s board of trustees meeting, which included … more

By Zac Taylor | 11/28/25

Wife accused of serving as accessory in Cody sexual abuse case

A fter a Cody man was arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor, authorities say his wife attempted to help him by destroying or hiding potential evidence. The woman is now facing her own, … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/25

Annual 4x4 Exhibit and Art Sale scheduled for Dec. 2 at NWC

A staple of the holiday season in Powell returns with the opening of the 44th annual 4x4 Art Exhibit and Sale on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Hosted by the Northwest College Art Department, the special opening … more

11/28/25

The Wyoming Department of Transportation's $8.24 million project on Wyo. Highway 120 south of Meeteetse has been put on hold until the spring.

Wyo. Highway 120 S project work south of Meeteetse suspended until spring

Completion of an $8.24 million highway improvement project will occur next spring on Wyo. Highway 120 S between Meeteetse and the Gooseberry Rest Area. The project begins at milepost 38.086 … more

11/28/25

Shoshone Christmas tree permits available online

Christmas tree permits are available to purchase at Shoshone National Forest district offices, online through Recreation.gov, and some local vendors. To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit … more

11/28/25

Byron man still on the run

T he U.S. Marshals Service has joined the hunt for a Byron man who’s suspected of committing multiple sex crimes. Anthony L.P. Pease, 39, has been at large since Nov. 1, when he reportedly … more

By CJ Baker | 11/28/25

The Broadway Street bridge project in Thermopolis is expected to conclude by the end of December.

Bridge project opening delayed in Thermopolis

Work remains on the Broadway Street bridge in Thermopolis, and the contractor is aiming for a mid- to late-December bridge opening for traffic between East Thermopolis and Thermopolis. In the … more

11/28/25

Winter closure of U.S. Highway 14A scheduled for noon Dec. 1

The annual fall closure of U.S. Highway 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell is scheduled to occur at noon Monday, Dec. 1. The closure is dependent upon favorable weather, and the … more

11/28/25