Wyoming

Starting on Jan. 1, international visitors to some of the most visited national parks will face price increases. Some businesses are concerned about a decline of visitors or spending, while others aren't anticipating large impacts.

The News Media Corporation closed on Aug. 6 without notice, leaving news deserts in its wake.

The Wyoming attorney general filed an appeal on behalf of the state, the state superintendent of public instruction and state treasurer. This comes two days after a Laramie County court blocked the first payments to families participating in the Wyoming Education Savings Account program.

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Non-profit Feeding Laramie Valley had a $117,000 grant to install a commercial kitchen revoked the day before construction began.

Gov. Mark Gordon picked Attorney General Bridget Hill to fill the vacant seat after Chief Justice Kate Fox retires in May.

An early outlook from the National Interagency Fire Center anticipates “normal” potential for large wildfires in Wyoming through June. Normal still means fires. A few early-season blazes near Wheatland already caused evacuations in February.

Out-of-staters say they’re OK with paying more in states like Wyoming, if that means trails are groomed well.

Jan. 5 marks the anniversary of Wyoming Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross’s inauguration.

The Education Commission of the States is a national nonpartisan organization with a stated goal to help create effective education policy in states. Gov. Mark Gordon will chair the organization for two years starting in July 2025.