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Misericordia opens LEAP Center, uniting exercise science labs with athlete training
FOX56 WOLF TV carries news, sports, weather and coverage of local events in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area, including Mountain Top, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Kingston, Back Mountain, Scranton, Moosic, Pittston, Avoca, Edwardsville, Hilldale, Wyoming, Laflin, Yatesville, Pittston, Dupont, Sugar Notch, Korn Krest, Warrior Run and Larksville.
GUEST COLUMN: Rebecca Bextel’s baseball bat has no place in Wyoming politics
Last week, I attended Rebecca Bextel’s town hall meeting in Lovell with a fairly simple purpose: I was there to listen, take a few notes and write an article for
Where $205 million in rural health transformation funds is going in Wyoming
Big chunks of the federal dollars are going toward improving access to emergency care and keeping labor and delivery units open.
Lawmakers propose $11M fix to restore school sports and activities funding
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile Wyoming’s new school funding model added more than $250 million in state education funding, including for widely supported
Campbell County health and food inspections (10/16/26–10/22/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
Knoebels’ Hallo-Fun brings Halloween rides, treats and entertainment
FOX56 WOLF TV carries news, sports, weather and coverage of local events in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area, including Mountain Top, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Kingston, Back Mountain, Scranton, Moosic, Pittston, Avoca, Edwardsville, Hilldale, Wyoming, Laflin, Yatesville, Pittston, Dupont, Sugar Notch, Korn Krest, Warrior Run and Larksville.
University of Scranton awarded nearly $5.5 million NASA grant for space science education
FOX56 WOLF TV carries news, sports, weather and coverage of local events in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area, including Mountain Top, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Kingston, Back Mountain, Scranton, Moosic, Pittston, Avoca, Edwardsville, Hilldale, Wyoming, Laflin, Yatesville, Pittston, Dupont, Sugar Notch, Korn Krest, Warrior Run and Larksville.
Gordon and Barrasso focus on sustainability of Rural Health Transformation Program
CHEYENNE – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johansson held a press conference Friday at the state Capitol to announce the
Scientists discover new squid-like species in Wyoming that lived 160 million years ago
Wyoming Business Council Seeking Interim CEO
The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors has announced they are accepting applications for an interim chief executive officer following the departure of Josh Dorrell, who led the agency for seven years. According to a news release, this appointment is expected to last approximately nine to 12 months while the board prepares to recruit a […]
Chickasaw-owned gaming company expands into Wyoming with racing acquisition
Chickasaw Nation-owned Global Gaming Solutions has expanded into Wyoming with the acquisition of Wyoming Horse Racing. The deal adds 13 Horse Palace gaming and off-track betting venues, more than 1,500 historic horse racing machines and live racing operations at Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs, Wyo. The company announced the completed acquisition Oct. 20, following Wyoming […]
BLM initiates actions to sustain long-term health of the Red Desert Wild Horse Herd
LANDER -- The Bureau of Land Management will begin work in the Wyoming Red Desert Complex Herd Management Area to strengthen the long-term health of the wild horse herd and
Campbell County health and food inspections (10/9/26–10/15/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
Column: The Great Outdoors (Indoors Edition)
After a lifetime lived in the Montana/Wyoming area, I like to fancy myself a great outdoorsman — somebody who could, if necessary, go full Leonardo-DiCaprio-in-The-Revenant in order to survive.
Patty O’Lexey honored with U of U Health Affiliate Healthcare Champion Award
ROCK SPRINGS -- Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has announced that Patty O’Lexey, BSN,RN, Director of Education, has been recognized as a University of Utah Health Affiliate Healthcare Champion, an
Wyoming Business Council CEO resigns amid agency reform efforts
Josh Dorrell's tenure saw the council navigate through a shifting economic and political landscape that included an effort to dismantle the agency.
Kalamazoo County health officials say, "get your flu shot... as soon as possible"
WWMT-TV Newschannel 3 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and entertainment programming for Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, South Haven, Paw Paw, Portage, Otsego, Texas Township, Oshtemo, Plainwell, Allegan, Holland, Saugatuck, Holland, Wayland, Kentwood, Middleville, Hastings, Marshall, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Constantine, Coldwater, Albion, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Allendale, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Sparta, Rockford, Belding, Greenville, Ionia, Cedar Springs and their surrounding areas.
‘VisionQuest’ review: ‘WandaVision’ sequel an excellent examination of humanity
U2 is set to release their first full-length album of new material in nine years, titled “Carnaval De Luz.” Interscope Records announced that the album will be available on Nov.
Wyoming Business Council announces Josh Dorrell to step down as CEO
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) announced Wednesday that Chief Executive Officer Josh Dorrell will be stepping down.
Business Council CEO Resigns
Josh Dorrell has announced he will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC). The WBC Board of Directors accepted his resignation at a special meeting on October 14. Dorrell took the helm in 2020, bringing private-sector leadership and a results-driven approach to the WBC. He guided the agency through the […]
Wyoming Business Council's Josh Dorrell stepping down as CEO
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Josh Dorrell, CEO of the Wyoming Business Council since 2020, is stepping down from his position after a special meeting Oct. 14. The
Amid Wyoming’s mental health struggles, governor hopes successor prioritizes the issue
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile JACKSON—Wyoming is among five states with the highest suicide rates in the nation. In recent years, it has fallen from No. 1
Phillips RV Park celebrates 90 years of family-owned business
EVANSTON — The Phillips family has owned, managed and operated Phillips RV Park for 90 years, and it has been a vital part of the Evanston business community. The physical
Amid Wyoming’s mental health struggles, governor hopes successor prioritizes the issue
Gordon has made mental health a policy focus with initiatives to increase access and destigmatize.
Opinion | Wyoming health insurance task force deserves another year on the job
"BearCare” catastrophic coverage plan wasn’t found to be as helpful as expected to reduce costs, but there are many ideas to explore, columnist Kerry Drake writes.
Wyoming voters face floods of political advertising, but who is paying for it?
SHERIDAN — When it came to election advertising, Sheridan County voter Taylor Crosby said he didn’t receive more political mailers than he could handle.
Health affordability task force considers utility model
CHEYENNE — The Health Insurance Affordability Task Force discussed models Tuesday that could reduce the cost of health insurance in Wyoming, in addition to unanimously agreeing that the task force
Campbell County health and food inspections (10/2/26–10/8/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
Task force ditches Wyoming-run health insurance plan idea, mulls unorthodox service models
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile A legislative task force studying health insurance affordability in Wyoming has declined to advance a proposal to create a
Women’s Breast Health Awareness Event set in Warsaw
WARSAW — A Women’s Breast Health Awareness Event will be conducted Thursday at the Wyoming County Community Health System.
Health affordability task force considers utility model
CHEYENNE — The Health Insurance Affordability Task Force discussed models Tuesday that could reduce the cost of health insurance in Wyoming, in addition to unanimously agreeing that the task force
GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes opens in Casper this weekend
If you’re looking for something to do in Casper this weekend, the Science Zone is opening its newest exhibit, GEAR UP: The Science of Bikes.
Laramie County Library to host science fair workshop this Sunday
Laramie County School District 1 is teaming up with the Laramie County Library to help students get their projects off the ground.
Retired Middle School Teacher Brings the Science of Organ Donation into Wyoming Classrooms
Donor Alliance's Transplantation Science program gives students and their families a reason to talk about organ, eye and tissue donation
Task force ditches Wyoming-run health insurance plan idea, mulls unorthodox service models
Legislature-assigned panel studying healthcare affordability in Wyoming examines several alternative pricing structures. The task force hopes to continue work next year.
Don’t Let the Flu Sideline Your Season. It’s Time for your Flu Shot!
As autumn sets in, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is urging residents to get their annual flu shot now to stay healthy and active through the months ahead. “We recommend a seasonal flu shot for everyone six months of age and older,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, State Health Officer with WDH. “These vaccines carry […]
Every Wyoming player drafted by the Boston Celtics
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Celtics out of Wyoming.
Art and science blend at Murie Ranch Art Festival
During his years as a wildlife biologist in Canada, Alaska and Wyoming, Olaus Murie generated volumes of notes and sketches of the creatures he encountered and the specimens he collected
Silicon Couloir's 15th Pitch Day showcases next generation of Wyoming entrepreneurs
At Silicon Couloir’s 15th annual Pitch Day, five Wyoming entrepreneurs took to the stage at the Center for the Arts in front of hundreds of people and made the case
Three sheriff’s offices sign up for jail mental health hold reimbursements under new Wyoming law
by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile Three sheriff’s offices will be the first under a new law to receive reimbursements from the Wyoming Department of Health
Three sheriff’s offices sign up for jail mental health hold reimbursements under new Wyoming law
by Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile Three sheriff’s offices will be the first under a new law to receive reimbursements from the Wyoming Department of Health
The Science, Risks, and Community Impact of Kratom
Walk into almost any smoke shop across the United States, and you are likely to see it on the shelves: Kratom. Sold as powder, capsules, gummies, or concentrated liquid energy
Three sheriff’s offices sign up for jail mental health hold reimbursements under new Wyoming law
Three sheriff’s offices will be the first under a new law to receive reimbursements from the Wyoming Department of Health for lengthy mental health holds in their jails.
Three sheriff’s offices sign up for jail mental health hold reimbursements under new Wyoming law
Three sheriff’s offices will be the first under a new law to receive reimbursements from the Wyoming Department of Health for lengthy mental health holds in their jails.
Every Wyoming player drafted by the Golden State Warriors
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of Wyoming.
Wyoming Business Hit A 5-Year Enrollment High. Its Dean Isn't Satisfied
Scott Beaulier once pictured a McDonald's franchise as his ceiling. Now he wants national recognition for a Wyoming college up 18% since 2021
Three sheriff’s offices sign up for jail mental health hold reimbursements under new Wyoming law
The law allows the health department to pay jails for holding and treating people with mental illnesses while they await a bed at the state hospital.
Wyoming Business Hits A 5-Year Enrollment High. Its Dean Isn't Satisfied
Scott Beaulier once pictured a McDonald's franchise as his ceiling. Now he wants national recognition for a Wyoming college up 18% since 2021
Campbell County health and food inspections (9/25/26–10/1/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes new members
The Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class during a ceremony on Oct. 3 at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary.
Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026
KINGSTON — The Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame held its 4th annual induction ceremony on Saturday at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary. The event featured live performances from the Back Doors, Mere Mortals, and the Cino Paci Band, live tributes to Thomas Hrynkiw and George Korson, and other video features.
Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for business awards
WARSAW — Nominations are underway for the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner.
UW College of Business career fair connects students with employers
The University of Wyoming College of Business recently hosted its annual career fair and Meet the Firms events in the Jonah Bank Atrium, bringing employers from across Wyoming and the
Let’s thank the politician who helped drive the Freedom Caucus out of power
I know it’s way too early for a Thanksgiving column. Halloween is still more than a month away.
Three graduate Wyoming County Business Accelerator
WARSAW — Three Wyoming County entrepreneurs are moving forward with new skills, plans and connections after graduating from the Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy.
Secretary of state candidates boast business experience but differ on election oversight
All three said they want to ensure no fraud is happening amid Wyoming’s booming rate of new business filings. When it came to voting, they shared different visions for what constitutes fair access and ballot security.
MLB Ends Grand Teton Game Talks After Wyoming Officials Object
The early-stage consideration generated heavy pushback.
Drake: Let’s thank the politician who helped drive the Freedom Caucus out of power
I know it’s way too early for a Thanksgiving column. Halloween is still more than a month away.
Could GTA VI bring back casinos?
Bodog reports that while GTA VI hints at potential gambling elements, no confirmation for a full casino has been made ahead of its November 2026 release.
Wyoming Officials Say Paying an MLB Game in Grand Teton Is an Error
Would a baseball game in Grand Teton National Park be a home run? A growing chorus of Republicans and Democrats in Wyoming have balked at the idea.
UW Planetarium to Premiere New Film, Celebrate Halloween Season During
The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will open October with a new film and celebrate the spooky season with some Halloween-themed events near the end of the month.
Republican blocks Senate resolution criticizing Trump’s taxpayer-funded ads
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) argued that past presidents in both parties have aired similar announcements.
Why young people are turning to peers for mental health support
OK Today reports that 47% of young people prefer talking to peers for mental health support, yet many lack the skills to handle such discussions.
Tickets remain for Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame event
Tickets remain for the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary.
Legislative Labor, Health, Social Services Committee meeting Thursday, Friday at CWC in Riverton
(Riverton, WY) - The Wyoming Legislature’s Labor, Health and Social Services Committee will hold a two-day meeting Oct. 1-2 in Room 100 at the Health and Science Center at Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave. in Riverton.
Campbell County health and food inspections (9/18/26–9/24/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
By the numbers: Tourism is everyone’s business
Tourism is more than visitors enjoying Wyoming County’s scenic beauty. It is a vital part of our local economy — supporting businesses, creating jobs, generating tax revenue, and helping strengthen
Registration begins for 2027 Business Accelerator Academy sessions
WARSAW — Registration is underway for the 2027 Wyoming County Business Accelerator Academy.
Business Education Council builds Wyoming County workforce
For businesses across Wyoming County, one question matters more every year: Where will our next generation of employees come from?
G&F brings science learning to life for Eastside second-graders
Second-grade students at Eastside Elementary recently traded their classroom for a hands-on science experience with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department as part of a new partnership designed to connect
Kono’s flawless Round 3 buoys Nebraska women’s golf at Ram Classic
Nebraska women’s golf played Monday and Tuesday in the Ben Connell Ram Classic hosted by Colorado State University at Ptarmigan Country Club in Fort Collins. The tournament marked the Huskers’ second outing of the season after they hit the links at The Bruzzy in Texas earlier this month. The two-day, 54-hole event welcomed 76 golfers from 13 schools that included: Washington, San Diego State, Washington State, UC Davis, Cal Poly, Wyoming, Hawaii, Southern Miss, Nevada, Northern Colorado, Colorado State and the event’s winner, UNLV, which managed to pull away from the competition with a 15-stroke victory at a cumulative 19-under par.
Local specialists connect state resources, local partners, behavioral-health expertise to prevention efforts throughout Sweetwater County
SWEETWATER COUNTY -- September is Suicide Prevention Month, but for Southwest Counseling Service Prevention Specialist Jayda Gatley, the conversation doesn't begin when the calendar turns to September.
Campbell County health and food inspections (9/11/26–9/107/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
Quantum Science Headed Into Wyoming College Classrooms
Casper College has received a $444,059 grant from the National Science Foundation to expand hands-on quantum science education for students and teachers in Wyoming and beyond.
Adults spend one day a year talking like pirates, and science says that is not a bad thing
Not many days can claim they started with a friendly game on a racquetball court, but Sept. 19, Talk Like a Pirate Day, has that ... Read moreThe post Adults
Survey: Gen Z most receptive to political yard signs
UPrinting reports Gen Z is more responsive to political yard signs than older generations, with 22% influenced by them, despite fearing political discussions.
Infrastructure make-or-breaks
Way back in the early 1980s, when my military career was just kicking off, we the “finger-on-the-button” missileer types underwent yet another disaster preparation exercise at my base, F.E. Warren up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Such events usually centered around simulated attacks on a missile site, or perhaps a simulated truck bomb at the front gate. […]
Wyoming families are struggling to afford healthcare. Here are two solutions.
The state must be a good steward of rural health dollars while making 12-month postpartum care permanent, writes the Healthy Wyoming Board of Directors.
Bison Have Rebounded From Brink Of Extinction To Become Big Business In Wyoming
American bison have rebounded from the brink of extinction to become one of the West’s great conservation stories. It happened in part because Wyoming…
How Wyoming Border Patrol Turned Coloradan Jokes Into A Viral Business Sensation
Wyoming Border Patrol is a hit on social media. Viral videos with millions of views lampooning Colorado have turned the Laramie apparel company into a…
Campbell County health and food inspections (9/4/26–9/10/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
What would it take for a third-party candidate to win Wyoming’s race for governor?
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile No minor party candidate has ever won a statewide elected office in Wyoming. Voters have exclusively elected Republicans
Watch Indian Hill's Devlan Daniel game-tying TD vs. Wyoming
Indian Hill quarterback Devlan Daniel runs for a 25-yard game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter against Wyoming Sept. 11, 2026.
In rural Wyoming, a first-ever maternal health summit focuses on solutions to fill gaps in care
About half of Wyoming counties don’t have an OB/GYN. At least nine don’t have labor and delivery units.
In rural Wyoming, a first-ever maternal health summit focuses on solutions to fill gaps in care
About half of Wyoming counties don’t have an OB/GYN. At least nine don’t have labor and delivery units.
Wyoming becomes 50th state to join maternal care alliance
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile LARAMIE—When Wyoming recently joined the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health — a nationwide initiative to support best
Rosanne Cash postpones tour dates following medical emergency
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash has postponed upcoming concert dates in Wyoming and Montana following a medical emergency under doctor's orders.
Cincinnati's Week 4 high school football schedule
Cincinnati Week 4 high school football games include Wyoming at Indian Hill, La Salle at Elder and Boyle County at Highlands.
Redside Foundation provides mental health assistance to the West's outdoor guides
The Idaho-based nonprofit provides mental health and other services to river, hunting and wilderness guides in states like Wyoming, Montana and Colorado, writes guest columnist Chuck Malloy.
Scientists reconstructed a Wyoming forest from 56-million-year-old fossil leaves; it lost about 60% of its canopy during ancient warming and took more than 100,000 years to recover
Deep in the rock record of Wyoming, a layer of fossil leaves tells a quiet but powerful story about what happens to forests when the planet warms rapidly. About 56 million years ago, during a spike in global temperatures known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), a lush subtropical forest that once covered the region lost roughly 60 percent of its canopy.
Campbell County health and food inspections (8/28/26–9/3/26)
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Consumer Health Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture conducts inspections of retail food establishments throughout Wyoming (where there is not a local health department that does inspections) to help ensure safety of Wyoming residents. Campbell County establishments are inspected at least once a year by the WDA. All of […]
While Other Businesses Can't Find Employees, Cheyenne Pizzaria Has A Waiting List
Cheyenne's L'Osteria Mondello pizzeria has 17 teens on a hiring waiting list at a time when businesses across Wyoming struggle to find help. The…
Column: Enjoying everything Lower Piney has to offer
Jentel Artist Residency, located in Banner, Wyoming, offers artists, writers and composers an opportunity to spend three weeks together in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains producing work and enjoying
Schools to give government-backed allergy training after boy’s milk death
"Benedict's Law" will see the state institutions provide allergy pen stock, compulsory training and a dedicated allergy policy.
Lawmakers walk out during Wyoming Business Council reform talks
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile At least five lawmakers walked out of a rare combined hearing of two separate legislative committees Friday morning after
Lawmakers walk out during Wyoming Business Council reform talks
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile At least five lawmakers walked out of a rare combined hearing of two separate legislative committees Friday morning
Lawmakers walk out during Wyoming Business Council reform talks
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile At least five lawmakers walked out of a rare combined hearing of two separate legislative committees Friday morning after convening to compare notes on overlapping bills aimed at reforming the Wyoming Business Council. The future of the state’s top economic development shop has stakes for how prepared Wyoming communities are to host […]
Lawmakers walk out during Wyoming Business Council reform talks
Though two separate legislative committees each found agreement, some objected to mixing committee duties.
Tickets on sale for Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment induction ceremony
KINGSTON — Tickets are on sale for the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame induction ceremony, set for Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary.
Warsh says inflation still too high, interest rates may need to be raised
He addressed global banking leaders and finance ministers Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming