CHEYENNE — A land conservation group said it is $750,000 short of meeting a year-end deadline to raise $8.75 million to buy out and permanently retire gas leases in the Hoback River … more

CHEYENNE — A conservation group was able to preserve part of a national forest in western Wyoming with an $8.75 million buyout of oil and gas leases secured by last-minute donations, including … more

LANDER, Wyo.— Police and deputies have arrested a man accused of firing multiple shots into a pickup south of Lander. KOVE radio in Lander reports no one was injured in the shooting on Thursday. … more

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Friends describe the late Tommy Thompson as the "perfect unsung ambassador" for the University of Wyoming, a man with a warm and infectious smile and a dedicated employee who … more

DENVER — A spring storm is bringing much-needed moisture to parts of Colorado and Wyoming, but winds are raising the wildfire danger to the south. The second wave of a slow-moving system could … more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County School District has doubled the amount of money available for grants to encourage innovation.The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports (http://tinyurl.com/b2yld2p) … more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Some lawmakers say a new law allowing the University of Wyoming and community colleges to hire presidents in secret is worth looking at again next year to provide more … more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The director of the Wyoming School Facilities Department is stepping down effective April 1. Ian Catellier says the agency has accomplished a good deal over the past two years … more

GERING, Neb. — Authorities say two people wanted on Texas warrants have been arrested after a high-speed chase that went from western Nebraska into Wyoming and back again. Jail records say … more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A legislative committee will be looking at changes to requirements that local governments publish legal and public notices in newspapers.Cities, towns and counties are required … more