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09/10/2025

FROM WYOFILE:
Four bears down: South Pass’s cautionary tale of how roadkill begets more roadkill
A rare chain reaction along the southern flank of the Wind River Range exemplifies thousands of lethal wildlife-vehicle collisions that occur on Wyoming highways each year.

Via the and WyoFile
The initial roadkill reported to Brian DeBolt on South Pass was pretty routine.
A westbound motorist heading toward Farson had careened into an elk, now lying dead in the ditch near mile marker 54 of the thoroughfare that generally follows the route of the historic Oregon Trail.
“I got a call at like 2 o’clock in the morning,” said DeBolt, the Lander-based large carnivore conflict coordinator for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “If it’s dead and it’s off the road, it’s usually not our concern.”
https://newslj.com/four-bears-down-south-passs-cautionary-tale-how-roadkill-begets-more-roadkill

09/10/2025

Lack of clarity in homeschool act causes disagreement, confusion

Via the and the Powell Tribune
POWELL — As the school year picks up pace, public school officials and homeschooling families are working out what changes to state law mean for them.
A handful of education-related bills were passed during this year’s legislative session that tackled a variety of topics, including school choice. One such bill, the Homeschool Freedom Act, eliminates the need for homeschool families to submit their curriculum to their school district under existing compulsory attendance law.
The result is confusion and some difference of opinion over whether parents are required to notify school districts of their intent to homeschool.
https://newslj.com/lack-clarity-homeschool-act-causes-disagreement-confusion

09/10/2025

FROM WYOFILE:
Wilderness crews work western Wyoming’s Dollar Lake Fire as it approaches Squaretop
About two dozen firefighters trained in wilderness strategies are scouting the steep country for natural barriers.

Via the and WyoFile
About two dozen wilderness firefighters are shuttling regularly across lower Green River Lake to help corral the Dollar Lake Fire as it burns through steep country toward Squaretop Mountain.
Two teams specializing in wilderness fire strategy assembled Sunday to boat and hike into the popular recreation area on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Their deployment marks a new front on the blaze that’s covered 19,087 acres since it was discovered Aug. 21 along a dirt road heavily used for car and van camping.
https://newslj.com/wilderness-crews-work-western-wyomings-dollar-lake-fire-it-approaches-squaretop

09/09/2025

Keeping Wyoming kids in Wyoming
School superintendents discuss future workforce

Via the and the Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE — Laramie County’s K-12 education leaders urged local business leaders on Friday to build relationships with Wyoming’s young people.
Educating the future workforce in Wyoming has unique challenges in the era of cellphones, modern technology and an ever-shifting workforce, Laramie County School District 1 Superintendent Stephen Newton told attendees during the monthly Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
https://newslj.com/keeping-wyoming-kids-wyoming-school-superintendents-discuss-future-workforce

09/09/2025

Pool events request
Rec board considers “private” pool parties, swim lessons

Swim lessons and pool parties are common at Kozisek Aquatic Center, but in an effort to generate additional revenue, private lessons and parties may be offered, as the Eastern Weston County Public Recreation District board discussed on Aug. 13.
The suggestion came from the district’s recreation director, Teresa Gross, who had just become the pool manager as well after the board decided to combine the duties of those jobs into one position. Gross told the board that she is exploring new ways to raise revenue for the pool.
https://newslj.com/pool-events-request-rec-board-considers-private-pool-parties-swim-lessons

09/09/2025

Shorthanded Dogies stumble

NEWCASTLE — The Newcastle Dogies knew they were stepping up in classification when 3A Buffalo came to Schoonmaker Field on Sept. 2. Early on, they looked ready to seize the moment.
“Going into it, we felt really good,” head coach Matt Conzelman said. Newcastle took the opening kick, drove to the Bison five-yard line and looked poised to strike first. But the drive ended with a fumble — a turnover that swung momentum.
https://newslj.com/shorthanded-dogies-stumble

09/09/2025

Underwood files Alford Plea

Via the
CODY (WNE) — A last-minute change of plea in the Joseph Carl Underwood case could bring an end to his three-year Park County trial.
Last Friday, Underwood submitted an Alford Plea to all four charges he is facing for his alleged transportation and disposal of a body south of Cody. His trial has faced significant delays as questions surrounding his mental ability to stand trial have been raised. He has been detained in the Park County Detention Center since July of 2022.
https://newslj.com/underwood-files-alford-plea

09/09/2025

Accountant faces 6-year minimum for embezzlement

Via the
CODY (WNE) —- Carl Wheeler, former Sage Publishing Co. head accountant, was sentenced to a minimum of six years of jail time for four counts of felony theft after embezzling more than $1 million in funds from his former employer.
Sage is the past, long-time owner of the Cody Enterprise and Gillette News-Record. The company is now owned by Bob Kennedy of Cody.
https://newslj.com/accountant-faces-6-year-minimum-embezzlement

09/09/2025

Average Wyoming gasoline prices up 4 cents per gallon in past week

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming.
Prices in Wyoming are 6.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and stand 20.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
https://newslj.com/average-wyoming-gasoline-prices-4-cents-gallon-past-week

09/09/2025

FROM WYOFILE:
Wyoming’s massive new federal coal tract not likely to draw high bids
State and coal industry officials want a new 440 million ton coal tract offered for sale, but opponents warn lease won’t benefit public coffers like years past.

Via the and WyoFile
WRIGHT—What’s the value of a new 440 million ton federal coal tract in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin mining district in today’s market?
Pretty low, according to some Powder River Basin coal producers and those familiar with the industry.
Yes, Antelope coal mine operator Navajo Transitional Energy Company would like to add more tonnage to its legally mineable coal reserve, Technical Services Manager Blake Jones told WyoFile. But only if the price is right.
https://newslj.com/wyomings-massive-new-federal-coal-tract-not-likely-draw-high-bids

09/09/2025

Cowboys Host Old Rival Utah on Saturday Evening
Contest set for 6 p.m. start

LARAMIE, Wyo. (SEPT. 8, 2025) – The Wyoming Cowboys welcome an old rival to War Memorial Stadium on Saturday hosting No. 20 Utah in a 6 p.m. start. It is the 84th meeting between the two schools and the first since 2010.
Ticket Information
Fans may order tickets online, via email or by phone at:
•Go to GoWyo.com/tickets
•Email [email protected]
•Call (307) 766-7220
•Stop by the UW Athletics Ticket Office on the West Side of the Arena-Auditorium on the corner of Willett Drive and 19th Street.
Where to Watch
Saturday's contest will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Rich Waltz will be on the call with Robert Turbin analyzing the action and Jordan Giorgio on the sidelines.
Listen Live
The game will also be available on the 26 stations of The Cowboy Sports Network with Keith Kelley on the call, Kevin McKinney on color and Erick Pauley on the sidelines.
https://newslj.com/cowboys-host-old-rival-utah-saturday-evening

09/09/2025

Lady Dogie swimmers improve across the board

The Newcastle Dogie girls swim team faced a tough test this past weekend, making its first long road trip of the season with back-to-back competitions in Cody. Despite limited practice time and the fatigue that comes with traveling, the Dogies showed steady progress across the board.
“This weekend was our first long road trip, which gave us a good idea of what conference and state will look like,” head coach Doug Scribner said. “The challenge for the team was to be competitive after the long travel and the short week of practice.”
https://newslj.com/dogie-swimmers-improve-across-board

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