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City of Wyoming chosen for 2025 LMC City of Excellence Award
July 2, 2025 at 2:54 p.m. The City of Wyoming received the League of Minnesota Cities 2025 City of Excellence Award for this year’s “Successful Collaboration Among Local Governments” topical category The presentation was celebrated at the League’s...
The national park in Wyoming that nobody talks about (but should)
Most travelers picture Yellowstone when Wyoming comes up, but Grand Teton sits just to the south and rarely gets its due. The mountains here hit hard, jagged and steep, and the wildlife isn’t just a promise on a brochure—you’ll actually see it. If...

If patients can’t get to the clinic, this Nevada tribe brings the clinic to them
It's a clear morning in Lovelock, Nevada, a small desert town about 90 miles northeast of Reno. It's also home to the Lovelock Paiute Tribe, which has a 20-acre reservation on the edge of town. At a tree-shaded park, the tribe is hosting its...
June is Men’s Health Month
It’s June, which means it’s Men’s Health Month. Along with encouraging men to eat healthy, stop tobacco or vape use (or avoid starting), and limit alcohol intake, it’s also important to talk about men’s mental health. In Wyoming, men are raised to...

Taxes and life in small-town Wyoming
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. When I was a kid, my dad used to say that there are only two things you can depend upon — death and...

Mark Your Calendar For Wyoming’s Exciting July Festivities
Ask anyone about the best places to visit in Wyoming, and you'll get the typical answers. Yellowstone Grand Teton Devils Tower Bighorn Mountains Sure, those are all fantastic places to visit, but there's so much more happening in the Cowboy State,...

First measles case in Wyoming since 2010 reported in Natrona County
Wyoming health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case in 14 years, involving an unvaccinated child in Natrona County. A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Natrona County, marking the first instance of the disease in...
Letter to the Editor: Why Wyoming should reject the ‘Beautiful Bill’ power grab
Dear Editor, There’s been a lot of talk lately about President Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” On the surface, it’s pitched as an economic revival plan, but beneath the slogans lies legislation that closely mirrors Project 2025, a...

Billings Royals face 17 games in 14 days, including trips to Canada and Wyoming
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Billings Royals are in the midst of a challenging schedule, facing 17 games in 14 days. This demanding stretch includes trips to Wyoming and Canada, making each game crucial for the team. Without regular practice sessions,...

Hajek Family Honored for Lifesaving Work in Suicide Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy
SIDNEY — The Hajek family of Sidney has once again been honored for their steadfast dedication to suicide prevention and mental health awareness, earning both local and state recognition for their years of service and compassion. Lavon and Johnny...

rep scott peters critiques republican tax plan for impacting healthcare
Scott Peters U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House HeadshotScott Peters U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot Rep. Scott Peters, a member of the U.S. Congress representing...

'Very sad': Concerns growing over rat infestation at former Wyoming County bar
Silver Springs, N.Y. (WHAM) — Neighbors are expressing growing concerns about a building once known as the "Poor Boys Bar" in Silver Springs, where a rat infestation has escalated in recent months. Donald Roberts, Wyoming County's code enforcement...

Billings Royals face 14 games in 14 days, including trips to Canada and Wyoming
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Billings Royals are in the midst of a challenging schedule, facing 14 games in 14 days. This demanding stretch includes trips to Wyoming and Canada, making each game crucial for the team. Without regular practice sessions,...

Gordon names former Wyoming Supreme Court justice who spoke out against abortion as new attorney general
Over 21,000 Wyomingites get WyoFile delivered straight to their inbox. Join your neighbors and stay informed with the stories shaping Wyoming. Keith Kautz, a retired Wyoming Supreme Court justice known to carry deep religious convictions against...

Hospital employees prepare to be leaders at leadership academy
On front row from left are Latonya Winslow, Cheyenne Martin, Shay Ball, Jessica Havard, Halie Errington and Kelseyn Beaudoin. On back row are Dacia Vascocu, Justin Sines, Kasmine Williams , Renee Robinson, Jared Stanton, Megan Sauce and Andrea...

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus buzzing near Cheyenne
Tagged: Health, Jackson, Jackson Hole, jackson hole wyoming, jackson wyoming, mosquitoes, Teton County, West Nile virus, Wyoming Department of Health Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the...

Eight Organizations get grant to strengthen food resources in Wyoming
Casper, Wyo. - Some grants have been distributed around the state to help people and families eat food. Eat Wyoming is a company that is reaching all across the state with a mission to help farmers and consumers. Recently, they won a grant, and I...

One-Third of the World’s Scavengers are Disappearing And This Could Trigger a Human Health Crisis
Two vultures near a pond. Image credits: AJAY KUMAR/Pexels Vultures, hyenas, and other scavengers look ugly and may never win any popularity contests, but these misunderstood animals quietly play one of nature’s most vital roles, cleaning up...

State-of-the-art disinfection devices to launch at Geisinger hospitals
Following successful trials at Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, the health system will begin deploying advanced ultraviolet (UV) disinfection devices across its hospital campuses, enhancing infection prevention...
Pilot fumbles landing, splashes into western Wyoming's Palisades Reservoir
JACKSON (WNE) — A small plane missed the runway and landed in Palisades Reservoir Monday morning, prompting a multi-agency response but leaving the lone pilot unharmed. According to Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt, the pilot — an Alpine Airpark...