The broader economic downsides of the war in Iran are more certain than oil revenue gains for local producers and state coffers, according to one Wyoming economist. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wartime-oil-...

The Wyoming Legislature adjourned with a budget and over 90 new laws on the books. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Jordan Uplinger recap what passed, back-and-forth between the governor and lawmakers, and what happens next. Watch the full episode ➡️ youtu.be/Ma6m0X7tcLo?...

The Wyoming Legislature adjourned with a budget and over 90 new laws on the books. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Jordan Uplinger recap what passed, back-and-forth between the governor and lawmakers, and what happens next. Watch the full episode ➡️ youtu.be/Ma6m0X7tcLo?...

Wyoming has a budget for the next two years! After weeks of divisive lead up, how did we get here? Plus, the House issues its report on an activist handing out campaign checks on the House floor. We break down the penultimate week of the budget session. Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/Ktrv1i9SRdU?...

The Sublette County man carried the injured wolf "like a baby" before taking it outside and shooting it, the prosecutor in the case said. Roberts said he hopes to move past the incident and looks forward to "healing." Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/cody-roberts...

Low-elevation snowfall hit new record lows and temperatures soared to new highs at almost every weather station in the state. "Generally speaking, around the state, it's been the warmest [winter]," the Wyoming state climatologist said. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wyoming-just...

A new research project is inventorying bridges and culverts that migrating deer, elk and pronghorn use as makeshift underpasses. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/i-80-severs-...

Lawmakers want to create a $105 million "energy dominance" fund that would explicitly exclude wind and solar energy, while another bill would offer a 2% tax break to "enhanced oil recovery" producers. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wyoming-lawm...

State water officials are asking towns and industry along the North Platte River to assess their water rights and whether they might have to tap into an emergency water bank. For now, those with "junior" rights must shut off their spigots. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/drought-trig...

The Wyoming Legislature's 2026 budget session begins today in Cheyenne with the State of the State and bill introductions. Check out our live blog, as we'll have in-depth coverage of every day. Follow along on day one as WyoFile brings you the latest news and updates ➡️ wyofile.com/budget-sessi...

The 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its budget session on Feb. 9th. Lawmakers' main duty: Passing a balanced budget for the next two years. Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/CxZo1rgn20Q?...

The 68th Wyoming Legislature begins its budget session on Feb. 9th. Lawmakers' main duty: Passing a balanced budget for the next two years. WyoFile's Maggie Mullen and Wyoming Public Radio's Chris Clements review how this fast-paced lawmaking process works. Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/CxZo1rgn20Q?...

Wyoming's State Capitol building will be abuzz Monday when lawmakers, lobbyists, journalists and onlookers gather in Cheyenne for the 2026 legislative session. WyoFile breaks down what to know heading into the session and how you can weigh in on the process. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wyomings-202...

Wyoming native Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in the Women’s downhill at the Winter Olympic Games in Cortina, Italy, today. Johnson, 30, skied the course in 1:36.10 to beat Germany’s Emma Aicher by 0.04 seconds. A field of 36 racers tackled the 1.6-mile course, which drops 2,500 feet.

Wyoming's young people are leaving, and we're asking them why. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 5th at 12 PM MT for Building Wyoming's Future: The Exit Interview, a virtual community conversation in partnership with WyoFile and ENGAGE. 🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray complied with a Justice Department request for the driver's license numbers and partial Social Security numbers of registered Wyoming voters. That's drawn criticism from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Wyoming. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/gray-defends...

What was widely interpreted as a $58-million budget cut to tribal health services was actually an accounting maneuver, the chairman of Wyoming's budgeting committee said. The news was met with relief. "Without the funding, our people would die." Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/lawmakers-wi...

From housing inmates with mental health needs, funding 911 operations, to codifying English proficiency standards for truck drivers and barring books in libraries, lawmakers have a slew of public safety issues to consider during the upcoming session. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/stiffer-pena...

Rock Springs police responded to a protest at a hotel where ICE officers were staying, the police department said. A crowd of people had gathered around the agents' cars and used vehicles to block the officers from leaving the hotel parking lot. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/ice-protest-...

A legislator who proposes Wyoming sell "unnecessary" state-owned land for $1 an acre for affordable housing said his plan for new communities of 10-acre lots might also help wildlife habitat, and says subsidized apartment complexes tend to attract crime. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/a-wyoming-la...

Eight working groups were tasked with implementing Wyoming's conservation plan for the embattled species before they were dismissed by Game and Fish this week. "The biggest concern is … this will be one less source of funding," a retired biologist said. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wyoming-abru...

Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/snow-drought...

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has historically avoided wading into the day-to-day affairs of the Wyoming Legislature. But lawmakers' proposal to slash the school's block grant by $40 million pushed Seidel to break his customary silence. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/staring-down...

Wyoming's young people are leaving, and we're asking them why. Join us on Thursday, February 5, at Noon MST for Building Wyoming's Future: The Exit Interview, a virtual community conversation in partnership with WyoFile & ENGAGE WYO. 🔗 Register at wbc.pub/BWF_Youth

In a split vote, Game and Fish commissioners approved a change allowing hunters over age 18 to earn certificates solely through online coursework. Hunter safety teachers opposed the change. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wyoming-ends...

Language in Grand Teton National Park's 75-year-old founding legislation means its staff will have to generate ideas for more hunting, though opportunities to do so may be limited. CWD and declining elk herd numbers might stymie the Interior Department's efforts ➡️ wyofile.com/trump-admini...

Wyoming lawmakers are proposing sweeping budget cuts to the state's health care system, economic development council, only four-year public university, and defunding Wyoming Public Radio, even though the state has a budget surplus. Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/legislative-...

Wyoming is failing to adequately manage a wave of wind and other energy projects impeding on private and public lands, dozens of concerned citizens told the State Board of Land Commissioners. One person implored, "Please slow down, take a broader view." Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/wyomings-top...

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional. The decision represents a major victory for abortion rights advocates in one of the nation's reddest states. Read more and stay up to date ➡️ wyofile.com/abortion-rem...

You have until midnight to make your investment in a more informed and engaged Wyoming in 2026, helping ensure the new year brings even more to be grateful for. Let's finish strong! Support independent, nonprofit, public-interest journalism for Wyoming. 📰 Donate ➡️ WyoFile.com/donate