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Wyoming opposition intensifies against public land sell-off
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Opposition to a Republican plan to sell millions of acres of federal public land in the West intensified...

Beloved summer vacation spot bordering western Wyoming is losing its charm, residents say
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. This story is being reprinted with permission from the Salt Lake Tribune, a Utah nonprofit newsroom....

Cheyenne City Council Tackling Seagull Issue In City
The Cheyenne City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance banning the feeding of seagulls at its regular meeting tonight. You can read the proposed ordinance here. Ward III council representative Michelle Aldrich says the issue has come to...

Wyoming’s off-label use of medication law challenged in court
This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. A retired Laramie County district judge heard arguments on June 23 to temporarily block part of a new state law that...

Wyoming Highway Patrol: High Speed Chase Sees Speeds Over 130 MPH, Ends with TVI
A dangerous, high-speed chase in Riverton ended when troopers with the Wyoming Highway Patrol conducted a tactical vehicle intervention (TVI) near mile marker 124 on WY 789, causing the suspect vehicle to crash and come to a stop. The crash...

City of Cheyenne discusses image rebranding expected to happen this year
CHEYENNE — The city of Cheyenne is considering an image rebranding campaign with the goal of having a unified image throughout the community both visually and symbolically. On Friday, some members of the City Council discussed the potential change...

MPSF Adds Air Force, UNLV, Wyoming To Men’s Swimming & Diving Conference
After more than a decade competing in the Western Athletic Conference, the Air Force, UNLV and Wyoming men’s swimming & diving programs are headed back to a familiar place. The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announced on Thursday the addition...

How to Dress and Undress your home
Thermal insulation is a cornerstone of policies aimed at reducing the high energy consumption for heating and cooling buildings. 1 In many industrialized countries, building energy regulations require new and existing buildings to have insulated...

Statehood Day Celebration Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary at the Wyoming Capitol Square
The State of Wyoming will kick-off a year of celebration on July 10 in advance of commemorating America’s 250th anniversary next July. The July 10 celebration from noon to 8 pm at the Wyoming Capitol Square in Cheyenne coincides with Wyoming...

4th of July Fireworks Festival at the Ford Wyoming Center
Casper, Wyo. – In the spirit of full transparency, Ford Wyoming Center Management is sharing the reality behind this year’s decision to streamline its traditional Fourth of July event. While the fireworks display will continue, the festival...

Judge orders Wyoming to temporarily withhold school voucher payments
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. A Laramie County District Court judge on Friday blocked Wyoming from releasing funds related to its new...

Republican National Committee wants to defend Wyoming’s new, stricter voter registration law
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. This story was updated to include details about the amicus brief filed Friday by 25 states and Guam, and...

Colorado zoo mourns the death of Asiatic black bear
Beezler was the oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the United States. She inspired staff and visitors with her gentle, engaging presence, the zoo said. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said goodbye to Beezler, an Asiatic...

Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum launches exhibit on historic military footwear
The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper has opened a new exhibit titled “Hoofing It,” showcasing military footwear and related artifacts dating back to the 1890s. The summer exhibit features a collection of historic boots, shoes, and...

Dottie Hutchins reflects on her time at the Wintergreen Arts Center
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Wintergreen Arts Center has had the same executive director for nearly a decade, and Thursday, she officially announced her retirement. Since 2016, Dottie Hutchins has led the Wintergreen Arts Center with passion...
Honoring Leaders and Legacies: Doug Miyamoto and Juan Reyes tapped for 2025 Wyoming Ag Hall of Fame
The Wyoming Livestock Roundup is pleased to announce Juan Reyes of Wheatland and Doug Miyamoto of Cheyenne will join an elite list of previous honorees in the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame (HOF) as the 2025 inductees. The Wyoming Ag HOF has...
License plate readers in Wyoming die on a tie vote with one absent
June 27, 2025 at 2:05 p.m. The Wyoming City Council was missing a member last week and a vote to authorize the police to enter into a lease for license plate readers to be positioned in four locations — died on a tie vote. Mayor Lisa Iverson and...

Idaho Falls man named coach of the year in fast-growing sport
IDAHO FALLS — In just two years of competing at a varsity level, the Idaho Falls Lady Eagles girls’ lacrosse team has jumped from the bottom of the league to the top. And things got even better for the club recently when head coach Dominic...

REVENGE! Flipping The Script On Tourists Who Can't Stand Wyoming
DISCLAIMER: Many wonderful people come to visit Wyoming every year and we have a great time getting to know them. I am not talking about you! Many of us have had just about enough of tourists coming to our state and leaving bad reviews behind on...

How Kroger, Albertsons Are Moving Forward Following Failed Merger
Operations Under new leadership, both companies have placed a renewed focus on digital operations. Kroger: Moving full steam ahead on omnichannel strategies to enhance both its operations and customer experiences, Kroger launched a new e-commerce...