Around Wyoming, Wednesday, May 7

A Sheridan man is working to bring a little cheer to those around him. The Sheridan Press reports for the past eight years, Kaleb Yager has decorated his yard for multiple holidays with hundreds of themed decorations. Yager, who is autistic, says he …

Slow to transition from fossil fuels, Wyoming is also moving fast toward new nuclear technologies

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Wyoming has the largest uranium ore reserves in the U.S., and for …

Wyoming Debrief May 7, 2025

Actions by Wyoming, feds could have opposing effects on Indigenous rock art

Protections for Indigenous rock art in Wyoming are in limbo after state lawmakers and the Trump administration took potentially conflicting actions related to them. Senate File 91, which handily passed the state Legislature, increased the penalties for any …

SCHOLASTIC SUPERSTARS 2025: Isabel Carrozza, Wyoming Valley West

Q. What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A. I am most proud of being senior liaison, senior class president, soccer captain, and yearbook editor-in-chief because each role reflects something important to me. As senior liaison, I have had the …

Wyoming Grizzly Bear Removed from Calving Pasture

The Wyoming Game and Fish Departmetn has decided to relocate an adult male grizzly bear. The bear was moved to the Ghost Creek drainage about 60 miles northwest of Cody on May 2. Per Game and Fish, the bear was not responsible for cattle depredation, but …

McMillian joins Wyoming Basketball Staff

Wyoming Cowboys basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced Chris McMillian, a former standout player from 1998-2003, is joining the staff. McMillian played a crucial role in securing two Mountain West titles and an NCAA Tournament berth for the Cowboys …

Governor Gordon to Speak at Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony at The Hub on Smith

The Hub on Smith in Sheridan is hosting the Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, from 1:15 to 2:00 pm. The ceremony is part of a statewide initiative to thank and formally welcome home all Wyoming veterans, especially those who may …

Plympton-Wyoming OKs stripped down AirbNb rules

Heather Wright/The Independent No one seems completely happy, but Plympton-Wyoming finally has regulations for short-term rentals such as AirbNbs. Residents of the municipality along the shores of Lake Huron have complained for some time about the …

Wyoming Governor Gordon launches first state-backed stable token, benefits schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming is set to launch the nation's first publicly issued stable token, according to Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Stable Token Commission (WSTC). A stable token, as explained by Anthony Apollo, Executive Director of the WSTC, …