2013

Energy Thumbnail image for Aftermath: Wyoming stuck with abandoned gas wells

Aftermath: Wyoming stuck with abandoned gas wells

May 21, 2013

Low gas prices and bankruptcies leave landowners and the state stuck with collecting fees and cleaning up abandoned gas wells in the Powder River Basin.

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Environment Thumbnail image for Study: Decline of cutthroat trout forces grizzlies to eat more elk

Study: Decline of cutthroat trout forces grizzlies to eat more elk

May 21, 2013

The decline in the Yellowstone Cutthroat trout population has caused grizzly bears to shift their diet to elk calves in Yellowstone National Park.

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Eastern Shoshones to pay in-state tuition at Idaho colleges

May 21, 2013

The new right to pay lower tuition at public universities is based on an 1863 treaty that shows tribal lands extending into Idaho.

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The Drake's Take Thumbnail image for How much does it cost Wyoming to hate Obama?

How much does it cost Wyoming to hate Obama?

May 21, 2013

Refusing to hand Obama a success, Wyoming leaders refused to extend unemployment benefits, run our own health exchange, or expand help for sick, poor people.

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Native Notes Thumbnail image for Wyoming Indian High School says farewell to 19 graduates

Wyoming Indian High School says farewell to 19 graduates

May 21, 2013

Not everyone on the reservation makes it through high school. The community goes all out to celebrate the students who do.

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Peaks To Plains Thumbnail image for Climbing toward diversity

Climbing toward diversity

May 21, 2013

The National Outdoor Leadership School is sponsoring a climb of Denali to inspire more diversity in the outdoor recreation.

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The Pitch

Rock Springs events top Gov Mead’s public schedule

May 20, 2013

Rock Springs events top Gov Mead’s public schedule
The following is Gov. Matt Mead’s public schedule for the week of May 21-26. Unless otherwise noted, events …

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Photo Friday Thumbnail image for Playing Games

Playing Games

May 17, 2013

Two bison calf face off in a plain outside of Hot Springs State Park.

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Featured Thumbnail image for Wyoming: Where independent people rely on federal funds

Wyoming: Where independent people rely on federal funds

May 14, 2013

In the background of Wyoming’s independent Western ethos is the fact that the state gets billions in support from federal funds.

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Federal grants help Native teacher aides become certified teachers

May 14, 2013

Wind River Tribal College and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh train Natives to teach on the reservation.

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Capitol Beat Thumbnail image for Online encyclopedia WyoHistory.org sheds light on Wyoming’s past

Online encyclopedia WyoHistory.org sheds light on Wyoming’s past

May 14, 2013

WyoHistory.org is a homegrown online encyclopedia of Wyoming history with over 300 articles curated by former Casper historian Tom Rea.

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The Drake's Take Thumbnail image for Saving mineral funds is an uphill battle for Wyoming

Saving mineral funds is an uphill battle for Wyoming

May 14, 2013

How successful can Wyoming’s partisan Senate delegation be when the federal government has shown an increasing willingness to take away mineral funds?

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Peaks To Plains Thumbnail image for Meet Wyoming Outdoor Council’s new executive director

Meet Wyoming Outdoor Council’s new executive director

May 14, 2013

The new head of Wyoming Outdoor Council, the state’s oldest state-based conservation organization, talks about conservation issues in the state.

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The Pitch

Gov Mead releases statewide energy plan

May 13, 2013

Gov Mead releases statewide energy plan
— May 13, 2013
(Press release:) Wyoming leads the nation in energy exports to the rest of the country and takes …

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Photo Friday Thumbnail image for Deaver Plains

Deaver Plains

May 10, 2013

A black-and-white photo of a plain between the towns of Garland and Deaver, Wyoming.

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Energy Report Thumbnail image for Orphaned oil and gas wells on the rise in Wyoming

Orphaned oil and gas wells on the rise in Wyoming

May 9, 2013

In the case of coal-bed methane, Wyoming officials are left with a large number of small wells at risk of being orphaned. Whereas Wyoming typically …

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The Pitch

Wyoming task force to take over federal lands will accept public comment

May 9, 2013

Wyoming task force to take over federal lands will accept public comment
— May 9, 2013
Wyoming’s “Task Force on Transfer of Public Lands” will meet at …

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The Pitch

Parcels for August oil and gas lease sale up for public review

May 9, 2013

Parcels for August oil and gas lease sale up for public review
— May 9, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted …

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The Pitch

Feds open public scoping for new oil and gas drilling in Sweetwater County

May 7, 2013

Feds open public scoping for new oil and gas drilling in Sweetwater County
— May 7, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management Rock Springs Field Office recently …

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Capitol Beat Thumbnail image for New University of Wyoming president Robert Sternberg aims to invest in people

New University of Wyoming president Robert Sternberg aims to invest in people

May 7, 2013

Incoming University of Wyo. president Robert Sternberg has a set of fundraising priorities that don’t put capital construction at the top of the list.

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