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Wyoming's Indigenous students can now apply for new UW scholarship
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (180+ words) In a typical year, only a couple graduates from Wyoming Indian High School apply to attend the University of Wyoming in Laramie " the state's only four-year college and an institution that has benefitted from ancestral tribal lands as a land-grant…...
Protect Wyoming: 54 legislators fail to protect public lands
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (187+ words) The transfer of public lands to the state is an existential issue," said Zach Lentsch, the founder and chair of Protect Wyoming. It's a death knell. Our entire way of life depends on these lands." The above story may be…...
Gordon closes the door on a third term
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (195+ words) Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday he will not seek a third term as the state's top elected official, ending months of speculation over whether he would attempt to challenge the state's gubernatorial term limits. The above story may be used…...
Robotic sage grouse looking for love, specifically hens from this Wyoming airport
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (217+ words) Every morning from 5 to 9 a. m. , two robotic sage grouse are now dancing to the sound of recorded bird calls on a reclaimed homestead in Grand Teton National Park. The above story may be used ONLY by members of the Wyoming News…...
April 15 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (215+ words) Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Casper Star-Tribune. (10) updates to this series since 2 hrs ago Judge Kerri Mae Johnson said she would not agree to be bound by a Mills man's plea agreement on three counts of third-degree sexual…...
Meet the Wyoming Libertarian running for U. S. House
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (150+ words) In a race thus far discussed for the crowd of Republicans vying for nomination, the U. S. House of Representatives contest may see a Libertarian candidate on the ballot come November. " Hannah Ward can be reached at 307-266-0502, hannah. ward@trib. com or…...
Wyoming Legislature's leaders finalize list of interim topics
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (164+ words) The Wyoming Legislature has officially set its priorities for the off-season of policy discussion, finalizing 90 topics that will guide committees during the 2026 interim. The above story may be used ONLY by members of the Wyoming News Exchange or with the…...
Hot, dry winter could be blessing " or curse " for Wyoming's big game
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (169+ words) Three years ago, unending, relentless snow blanketed much of western Wyoming. Warm temperatures melted the top layer and then froze, forming a crust that proved deadly for Wyoming's mule deer and pronghorn, wiping out tens of thousands of animals. Mountain…...
April 14 recap: Wyoming news you may have missed today
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (277+ words) Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Casper Star-Tribune. (10) updates to this series since 5 hrs ago Parties jointly recommended a seven-to-nine-year sentence to the judge but argued over whether it should be concurrent or consecutive to the prior…...
Wyoming "No Kings" organizers report increased turnout across the state
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (381+ words) The latest No Kings protests drew the most protesters in the event's history, and Wyoming was no exception. People gather at Healing Park with signs and chants in Casper for a No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Rene Eberhardt speaks…...