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Governor Gordon Orders Wyoming Flag Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Legislator Raymond Sarcletti

Governor Gordon Orders Wyoming Flag Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Legislator Raymond Sarcletti

Governor Mark Gordon has issued an order for the Wyoming State Flag to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol and in Sweetwater County on Friday, November 13. This directive is in solemn remembrance and honor of the life of former Wyoming State Representative and Senator Raymond Sarcletti. Sarcletti served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and subsequently in the Wyoming Senate from 1995 to 1998. He passed away on October 30, 2026.
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UWM MFA Filmmaking Duo Wins 'Best Visual Concept' Award at Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival

UWM MFA Filmmaking Duo Wins 'Best Visual Concept' Award at Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival

UWM MFA Filmmaking Duo Wins 'Best Visual Concept' Award at Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival
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These are the best states to raise a family, new report finds

These are the best states to raise a family, new report finds

A new report ranks the best and worst states to raise a family in 2026, weighing factors such as affordability, safety, education and health care.
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Upwork Expands Restructuring Plan, Targeting 37% Workforce Reduction by Early 2027

Upwork Expands Restructuring Plan, Targeting 37% Workforce Reduction by Early 2027

Upwork Expands Restructuring Plan, Targeting 37% Workforce Reduction by Early 2027
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The Nature Conservancy and USDA Forest Service Launch $2.1 Million Forest Restoration in Idaho and Wyoming

The Nature Conservancy and USDA Forest Service Launch $2.1 Million Forest Restoration in Idaho and Wyoming

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the USDA Forest Service have announced a $2.1 million commitment to expand forest restoration activities across national forests in Idaho and Wyoming. This funding will support efforts to improve forest health and enhance community safety by reducing hazardous overgrowth that contributes to extreme wildfires. TNC will provide additional workforce capacity to assist with prescribed fire initiatives, ecological thinning, and other restoration tasks. The projects will concentrate on national forests located within the wildland-urban interface (WUI), areas where existing partnerships between the Forest Service and TNC are already established. These include the Caribou-Targhee, Payette, and Salmon-Challis National Forests in Idaho, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming.
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WE Soda Faces Union Opposition Over $13 Million State Grant Amidst Planned Layoffs in Wyoming

WE Soda Faces Union Opposition Over $13 Million State Grant Amidst Planned Layoffs in Wyoming

WE Soda Faces Union Opposition Over $13 Million State Grant Amidst Planned Layoffs in Wyoming
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John Joyce Re-elected to Nowood Water Board Amidst Alkali Creek Dam Controversy

John Joyce Re-elected to Nowood Water Board Amidst Alkali Creek Dam Controversy

John Joyce has been re-elected to the Nowood Water Board, according to an email from Ashley Coenen, district manager of the South Big Horn Conservation District. Joyce secured 177 votes in the recent election. This re-election occurs as state officials have postponed a $44 million request from the northern Wyoming water district for the Alkali Creek Dam and reservoir project. The delay is due to ongoing disputes over necessary easements and concerns regarding eminent domain. Lawmakers and the Wyoming Water Development Commission have set a December 17 deadline for further negotiations between the district and five area landowners to avoid the taking of private property. The project, now estimated to cost $103.4 million, has faced emotional testimony from affected landowners, who describe significant personal and financial stress. The election results also saw Mitch Vigil re-elected with 180 votes, while Todd Jones, an opponent of eminent domain, replaced Martin Mercer on the board with 182 votes. Mercer, w...
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National Distribution Centers Announces 126 Layoffs at Ohio Warehouse

National Distribution Centers Announces 126 Layoffs at Ohio Warehouse

National Distribution Centers Announces 126 Layoffs at Ohio Warehouse
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Wyoming's Cost of Living Surpasses National Average Amidst Broad Inflationary Increases

Wyoming's Cost of Living Surpasses National Average Amidst Broad Inflationary Increases

Wyoming is experiencing a significant rise in its cost of living, with inflation increasing by 3.9% between April and June, surpassing the national average of 3.5% during the same period. According to the state’s Economic Analysis Division, all major spending categories saw increases. Housing costs rose by 4.5%, transportation by 4.3%, apparel by 4%, medical expenses by 2.8%, food by 2.7%, and recreation and personal care by 2.4%. Teton County remains the most expensive area in Wyoming, with costs 77% higher than the statewide average, followed by the northern half of Lincoln County at 13% above average. Goshen, Hot Springs, and Niobrara counties are identified as the most affordable places to live in the state.
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City of Portland Employees Initiate Open-Ended Strike After Failed Contract Negotiations

City of Portland Employees Initiate Open-Ended Strike After Failed Contract Negotiations

Approximately 800 members of the City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) union began an open-ended strike on Monday morning after contract negotiations with the City of Portland failed over the weekend. The union, representing about 10% of Portland's workforce, has been in negotiations for nearly a year. A bargaining session on Sunday evening, lasting over five hours, did not result in an agreement. Kari Koch, President of CPPW, stated that Mayor Keith Wilson acknowledged the strike would be 'damaging' and have an impact. The primary sticking point in negotiations is a cost-of-living adjustment for city workers. Koch indicated that the city's offers have been insufficient, describing them as a 'brick wall.' CPPW members work across all city bureaus, including the bureau of emergency management, and the strike is expected to disrupt critical city services. The union accuses the city of bargaining in bad faith, while the city maintains its commitment to reaching a fair and sustainable resolution for emp...
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University of Wyoming Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for State Tourism Promotion

University of Wyoming Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for State Tourism Promotion

A recent survey conducted by the University of Wyoming's School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies indicates that 74% of Wyoming adults believe state government tourism promotion economically benefits their communities. The 2026 Wyoming election-year survey, which polled 660 randomly selected adults, also found that a majority of residents think the overall benefits of tourism outweigh its negative impacts. Specifically, 61% of adults agreed that tourism benefits outweigh negatives, compared to 19% who disagreed. While 46% believe an increase in tourism would improve the overall quality of life, 28% disagreed, and 26% remained neutral. About 35% of residents feel the state is becoming overcrowded due to visitors, though 43% disagree with this sentiment. Half of the state's adults do not believe their own communities are becoming overcrowded, while 32% do.
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Teton County Voters Approve Property Tax Increase to Support St. John's Health

Teton County Voters Approve Property Tax Increase to Support St. John's Health

Teton County voters have approved a property tax increase that is expected to double the annual property tax allotment for St. John's Health, the valley's largest year-round employer. This decision comes after Wyoming voters defeated a statewide 50% property tax cut on residences, allowing the hospital to retain its base rate of approximately $12 million in county property taxes. Subsequently, 73% of Teton County voters supported an additional property tax measure, which could bring the hospital's total annual property tax revenue to about $24 million. This funding is crucial for St. John's Health, which operated at a loss of nearly $12 million last year and had previously implemented measures like outsourcing staff payroll and closing facilities to avoid mass layoffs and service cuts. Governor Mark Gordon had previously voiced opposition to the statewide tax relief measure.