Wyoming, Montana Senators Oppose Biden Nominee Haaland for Interior SecretaryWyoming, Montana Senators Oppose Biden Nominee Haaland for Interior SecretaryThe Senate has yet to schedule a confirmation hearing for interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland.Tom MortonTom Morton
Coal Creek Mine in Powder River Basin Will Stop OperationsCoal Creek Mine in Powder River Basin Will Stop OperationsIt says it plans to wind down operations at the mine near Gillette.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankruptcy Judge to Rule on March 3 on Blackjewel Settlement for Wyoming MinersBankruptcy Judge to Rule on March 3 on Blackjewel Settlement for Wyoming MinersAccording to the proposed settlement, two main categories in this case apply under bankruptcy law.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Wind Energy Capacity Nearly Doubled, Report SaysWyoming Wind Energy Capacity Nearly Doubled, Report SaysA significant portion of the development was led by Wyoming’s largest utility, Rocky Mountain Power.Associated PressAssociated Press
Pandemic Brings Influx of Remote Workers to WyomingPandemic Brings Influx of Remote Workers to WyomingCasper real estate agent Laurel Lunstrum says she saw a 15% to 20% increase in people buying homes from out of state in 2020.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Gets $1 Million in Opioid Lawsuit SettlementWyoming Gets $1 Million in Opioid Lawsuit SettlementThe agreement with McKinsey orders it to to make public online tens of thousands of internal documents detailing its work for Purdue Pharma.Tom MortonTom Morton
Natrona County Has $115 Million; Now It Needs a PlanNatrona County Has $115 Million; Now It Needs a PlanCounty Treasurer Tom Doyle said his office is sorting out investment opportunities.Tom MortonTom Morton
Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos Will Step Down, Company SaysAmazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos Will Step Down, Company SaysBezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman.Associated PressAssociated Press
Natrona County Library Offers ‘Things You Wish They Taught in School’ SeriesNatrona County Library Offers ‘Things You Wish They Taught in School’ SeriesThe library will record the sessions and have them available on its YouTube page for one week after the initial presentation.Tom MortonTom Morton
Biden Environmental Challenge: Filling Vacant Scientist JobsBiden Environmental Challenge: Filling Vacant Scientist JobsThe loss of scientists who left during the Trump administration is hampering enforcing rules against polluters and finishing vital climate research.Associated PressAssociated Press