CHEYENNE — A new study estimates that western U.S. ecosystems —from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Northwest rain forests and the Sonoran desert — absorb and contain as much atmospheric … more

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming lawmakers will face a range of bills concerning hunting and fishing issues when they convene next month, including one that calls for increasing license fees. The … more

CHEYENNE — Wyoming ranks in the top 10 in the percentage of households with a pet. The American Veterinary Medical Association recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. … more

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Strong winds have been keeping light trailers off Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming. Wyoming transportation officials said I-80 was closed to light, high-profile vehicles … more

CHEYENNE — Cuts in mineral royalty payments announced this week by the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the federal sequester will hit 35 states in all. No states will lose as much money … more

CHEYENNE — A judge in Cheyenne on Tuesday will consider whether new DNA evidence is grounds for a new trial for a man in a 24-year-old rape case. Andrew Johnson is serving life in prison for the … more

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming will hold fall commencement ceremonies this week. The multicultural graduation celebration will start of the ceremonies on Thursday afternoon in the … more

NEW YORK — Chevron CEO John Watson notices something important as he visits his company's operations around the globe: Governments everywhere find high energy prices much scarier than the threat of … more

CHEYENNE — Gov. Matt Mead’s trip to Saudi Arabia last week has succeeded in drawing interest to energy research going on at the University of Wyoming, but it’s too soon to say whether that will … more

CHEYENNE — Gov. Matt Mead says it’s clear that Wyoming would take a big financial hit if Congress fails to reach a deficit-reduction agreement to avert the end-of-year “fiscal cliff.” As … more