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12/10/2025

A deadly prion disease is taking off at Dell Creek Feedground, and the next four months could be pivotal and a harbinger of what's to come for thousands of Wyoming elk.

"This next year could be really interesting," a retired biologist said. "It'll hopefully provide some clues."

A deadly prion disease is taking off at Dell Creek Feedground, and the next four months could be pivotal and a harbinger of what’s to come for thousands of Wyoming elk.

12/09/2025

The Albany County School Board is weighing multiple offers for the site of a former elementary school, including one aimed at creating affordable housing. Horse owners are on high alert for a serious virus. Casper's aging trees present a public danger when high winds hit.

The Albany County School Board is weighing multiple offers for the site of a former elementary school, including one aimed at creating affordable housing. Horse owners are on high alert for a serious virus. Casper’s aging trees present a public danger when high winds hit.

12/09/2025

OPINION: Rep. John Bear, Freedom Caucus chairman emeritus and Joint Appropriations co-chair, gave an eye-opening interview about how he wants churches to take the lead on certain mental health and welfare programs instead of the Department of Health, columnist Kerry Drake writes.

Churches can and should serve those in need, but as a supplement to state-funded programs that help people regardless of their faith, writes columnist Kerry Drake.

12/09/2025

A public-private housing project on the Bridger-Teton National Forest could be a first for the nation. Supporters see it as a novel approach to housing vital forest workers on the public lands they manage. Critics see a "slippery slope" toward privatizing public assets.

Reporting by KHOL 89.1 FM 📰

Proponents see Bridger-Teton National Forest project as a novel approach to keep vital forest workers close to the lands they manage. Critics see a “slippery slope.”

12/09/2025

Campbell County legal case adds to the list of disputes centered on access to public lands in Wyoming. A trial has been set for December 2026.

"This is a demonstration of the lengths that someone will go to, to block access to public land," a state lawmaker said.

Campbell County legal case adds to the list of disputes challenging the public’s ability to access and go hunting on public land, access advocates say.

12/09/2025

Teton County property owners putting up gates on Snake River levees is unambiguously legal, but has been a point of contention for decades for taxpayers, maintenance and especially those who like to recreate in the area.

Reporting by Jackson Hole News&Guide 📰

Blocking public access is legal, but has been a point of contention for decades.

12/09/2025

As Wyomingites brace for the country’s highest jump in health insurance premium costs, state officials are proposing an alternative to prevent financial ruin that can result from catastrophic illness or injury. But some lawmakers are skeptical.

The health benefit plan is designed to prevent financial ruin from catastrophic illness or injury, such as a car crash or bear attack.

12/08/2025

Laramie County commissioners have selected their pick to fill Rep. John Eklund’s seat. The town of Story gives the holidays a Hallmark twist. The Riverton City Council advanced a new liquor license infraction ordinance.

12/08/2025

OPINION: To preserve public confidence in the judiciary, the commission ensures judges adhere to ethical standards, writes commission member Nicholas Bellack.

To preserve public confidence in the judiciary, the commission ensures judges adhere to ethical standards, writes commission member Nicholas Bellack.

12/08/2025

Wayne B. Hughes Jr. and his wife, Molly, have embedded themselves in Wyoming's social and political fabric since moving from California to Jackson Hole about eight years ago. That's because they've become some of the state's top donors in philanthropy and politics.

Recently, WyoFile collaborated with the Jackson Hole News&Guide and KHOL 89.1 FM to examine the family’s influence. Wyoming Public Radio & Media's Kamila Kudelska spoke with Sophia Boyd-Fliegel from KHOL to talk about their findings.

Wayne and Molly Hughes have become some of the state’s biggest donors since moving to Jackson Hole from California about eight years ago. A team of journalists tracked their spending.

12/08/2025

OPINION: Property taxes are one of the only guardrails we have that discourage people from hoarding land and housing they do not use, writes Rep. Mike Yin.

Property taxes are one of the only guardrails we have that discourage people from hoarding land and housing they do not use, writes Rep. Mike Yin.

12/08/2025

Competing visions for the state's economic future clashed when the Wyoming Business Council presented its budget proposal to the Wyoming Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee in Cheyenne.

Meanwhile, the state is staring down long-term economic decline.