Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Laramie.
On March 13th, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that Wyoming’s deep Paleozoic formations under the Powder, Wind, and Bighorn basins held about 47 million barrels of oil and 876 billion cubic feet of gas after a century of production.
State officials noted the study did not include continuous reservoirs where current drilling is focused—indicating potential for future exploration.
Local wildlife viewers are urged to see sage grouse in person to enjoy the true natural display—videos do not show the live action as well.
Three judges from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld lower court rulings that allow hunters to corner cross—if they do not physically touch while doing so.
Gov. Mark Gordon used his first-ever public veto — rejecting Senate File 196 on Tuesday afternoon.
Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill on Wednesday that would pull $7.5B from federal EV mandates to repair highways, bridges, and wildlife crossings—redirecting funds from electric vehicle charging projects.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation said if the bill passes, the state will match the funds to address long-standing infrastructure needs—helping improve transportation safety.
The Albany County Planning Department is preparing to submit a grant application through the Mountains and Plains Environmental Justice Grant Hub to fund groundwater monitoring and update land-use regulations.
The commission will review any changes if the grant is approved.
Teenage Bottlerocket Live Concert
Teenage Bottlerocket will perform live at The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall in Laramie.
Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall Event
7-9 p.m. — Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall — $24.99 general admission, $45.99 ringside — Enjoy an exciting night at Laramie's vibrant dance hall with great seating options.
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