Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Laramie.
📰 Economy
The Wyoming Insight report for July showed mixed signals for the economy as natural gas prices increased to $3.20 per MMBtu at Henry Hub while oil rigs fell to their lowest count since 2021 & mining tax collections dropped for the fifteenth month.
Employment grew by 1.6% in June and retail trade collections increased by 5.8% compared to last year, underscoring ongoing shifts in state economic indicators.
Gas prices in Wyoming dropped to $3.00 a gallon today, down 34 cents from last year as lower oil prices eased costs.
GasBuddy surveyed 494 stations and reported an average decline of 1.6 cents per gallon.
🌲 Environment
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect immediately in parts of Medicine Bow National Forest due to quickly drying fuel and risky fire weather — the rules ban open fires, portable wood-burning pits, and smoking except in approved areas.
The U.S. Forest Service has informed local counties and agencies and will monitor conditions until they improve.
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