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Wyoming DEQ adds mobile air quality monitor to Wright
Statewide, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division (AQD), has launched operations of a mobile ambient air monitoring station in Wright, WY. To introduce the station and engage with the community, AQD will...

Travel Expert Larry King of Cody Moose Creek Shares Yellowstone Packing Advice in HelloNation
What should travelers bring to ensure they are prepared for both the rugged outdoors and cultural experiences of Yellowstone National Park and Cody, Wyoming? CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What should travelers...

Governor Hochul Stands Up for Public Safety
Governor Kathy Hochul today called out President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem following $187 million in cuts to critical counterterrorism funding in New York that directly impacts the safety and security of...

Environmental Crimes Bulletin - August 2025
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Trials United States v. Leshon E. Johnson No. 6:25-CR-00012 (Easten District of Oklahoma) ECS Senior Litigation Counsel Todd Gleason ECS Trial Attorney Sarah Brown...

Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operations Through 2039
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan change for the Black Butte Mine in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The change allows the Black Butte Coal Company to recover about 9.2 million tons of federal coal in two new...

Wyoming Air National Guard hosts largest STEAM experience in Wyoming: Join Discovery Day 2025
Video: https://youtu.be/1D5fImmFKUk Wyoming National Guard CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing will host Discovery Day, the largest science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics experience in Wyoming, on...

Interior Unleashes American Coal Power in Bold Move to Advance Trump Administration Priorities
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the opening of 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, tripling the benchmarks set by the landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act and delivering on President Donald J. Trump’s...

Wyoming Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Rural Health Transformation Program
September 4, 2025 On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Part of that law creates the Rural Health Transformation Program. This new program offers Wyoming a significant opportunity to strengthen...

Wyoming Department of Health Reminds Residents to Be Cautious About West Nile Virus Due to High Levels of Ongoing Activity
September 5, 2025 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile Virus (WNV) activity. As of September 4, 2025, 11 people have been reported with WNV, including six with...

Wyoming Department of Health Reminds Residents to Be Cautious About West Nile Virus Due to High Levels of Ongoing Activity
September 5, 2025 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile Virus (WNV) activity. As of September 4, 2025, 11 people have been reported with WNV, including six with...

Wyoming Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Rural Health Transformation Program
September 4, 2025 On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Part of that law creates the Rural Health Transformation Program. This new program offers Wyoming a significant opportunity to strengthen...

Utility work may cause short delays on I-80 west of Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Drivers on Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne can expect minor delays next week due to utility work. Contractors with Black Hills Energy will be working on a power line crossing project on I-80 near mile marker 354.17. Work is...

Wyoming Horse Racing Selects Quick Custom Intelligence Enterprise Platform
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and Wyoming Horse Racing are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership that is set to transform the gaming and hospitality landscape in the Wyoming market. This...

Powerscape Global Applauds White House 'Coal Day' Initiative as a Launchpad for Gasification 2.0
PSG today commended the White House and the Departments of Interior, Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency for their coordinated “Coal Day” announcement. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Powerscape...

ICED Launches Innovative Data-Driven Airdrop Campaign Based on U.S. Government Immigration Data
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICED, an immigration themed meme coin project, today announced the rollout of its innovative Fire & Ice data-driven rewards and burn campaigns, linked to publicly available U.S. government arrest and...

Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million Awarded to Help Farmers Pro...
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $25 million has been awarded to help New York’s farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects. This is a record level of funding awarded in any one round of the State’s Agricultural...

$25M to Help Farmers Protect Water Quality
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $25 million has been awarded to help New York’s farmers support agricultural water quality conservation projects. This is a record level of funding awarded in any one round of the State’s Agricultural...

Utility work may cause short delays on I-25 south of Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Drivers on Interstate 25 between Cheyenne and Colorado can expect minor delays next week due to utility work. Contractors with Black Hills Energy will be working on a power line crossing project on I-25 near mile marker 1.64. Work...

Renatus Exteriors Helps Cheyenne Homeowners Navigate Insurance Claims After August Hailstorms
Renatus Exteriors, a trusted local roofing contractor, is stepping in to guide residents through the process, ensuring they receive the coverage they deserve. CHEYANNE, WY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the...

Crews will be closing the UPRR bridge on Interchange Road for roadway repairs Wednesday
ROCK SPRINGS – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews will be closing the Union Pacific Railroad bridge on Interchange Road between Sewer Plant Road and Westgate Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for roadway repairs. The work should...