Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Laramie.
Yesterday, Cowboy State Daily reported that a few University of Wyoming international student visas were revoked amid a national immigration crackdown and that the Interior Department no longer required environmental impact statements for 3,224 oil and gas leases on public lands.
A cold front is expected to drop temperatures up to 50 degrees on Friday while a Montana hunter killed a grizzly after it charged him, a Teton County man faced deportation for illegal reentry, tourism in Thermopolis suffered after the Star Plunge closure, Yellowstone wolves nearly caught bison, and the Laramie County Sheriff’s office planned an impaired driving demo for a Chicago conference—bringing a busy spread of events to light across the region.
The Wyoming Public Service Commission approved a 10.2% rate hike for Rocky Mountain Power on Tuesday, adding $14 to an average customer's bill and drawing an extra $85.5 million from consumers.
Commissioners want a new allocation system before further increases—issues with cost sharing and affordability may lead to more hikes in the future.
Newly released records show University of Wyoming officials left out conflict-of-interest concerns from their public response to the demotion of a well-liked dean that sparked public outrage earlier this month.
Cheyenne resident Joseph Kibler is the only declared candidate for governor in 2026 and calls himself 'a nobody.' He is holding town halls across the state and will meet with mayors next week—Kibler says his grassroots campaign aims to cut red tape and support local values.
A survey found that Wyoming residents supported new shed antler hunting regulations set in 2024 by state lawmakers.
The unprecedented rules have started a trend in the West—other areas may soon consider similar measures.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods voluntarily recalled Marketside Celery Sticks after the FDA detected Listeria monocytogenes in samples from a Georgia Walmart.
Consumers with the product — best used by March 23rd — should discard any that remain in their freezers.
Matt Skinner Band Live
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Gryphon Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a night of Colorado country music blending Red Dirt, Americana, and Southern rock.
Kenny Feidler Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall — Entry details not specified — Enjoy a vibrant night of country music with Kenny Feidler at the official afterparty for the Laramie River Rendezvous.
Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit
May 1-2 — Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center — Registration required — Explore outdoor recreation in Wyoming communities through engaging partnerships and resources.
Mule Deer Foundation Annual Banquet
5-6 p.m. — Albany County Fairgrounds — Fundraiser event — Celebrate mule deer conservation with exciting raffles and games.
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