Bureau of Land Management Approves Routes for Wyoming CO2 PipelinesBureau of Land Management Approves Routes for Wyoming CO2 PipelinesInterior Secretary David Bernhardt signed the plans on Jan. 15.Associated PressAssociated Press
Bankers Survey Shows Gains in Rural Economy of Wyoming, Western StatesBankers Survey Shows Gains in Rural Economy of Wyoming, Western StatesBank CEOs' biggest fears for 2021 are excessive inflation and higher long-term interest rates.Associated PressAssociated Press
Natrona County School District Eyes $17-$18 Million Budget CutNatrona County School District Eyes $17-$18 Million Budget CutPossible reductions or elimination of some programs could save $1.5 million a year.Tom MortonTom Morton
New Law Cracks Down on Shell Companies to Combat CorruptionNew Law Cracks Down on Shell Companies to Combat CorruptionThe information will be stored in a confidential database accessible to federal law enforcement.Associated PressAssociated Press
Oil Companies Lock in Drilling, Challenging Biden on ClimateOil Companies Lock in Drilling, Challenging Biden on ClimatePermit stockpiling has centered on oil-rich federal lands in New Mexico and Wyoming.Associated PressAssociated Press
BLM Approves 5,000-Well Oil and Gas Field in Converse CountyBLM Approves 5,000-Well Oil and Gas Field in Converse CountyA previous government study noted that the project calls for exemptions to operate in sage grouse and raptor habitat.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
PacifiCorp Foundation Awards Grants to Wyoming NonprofitsPacifiCorp Foundation Awards Grants to Wyoming NonprofitsThe Nicolaysen Art Museum received two grants from the PacifiCorp Foundation.Tom MortonTom Morton
Study: Oil and Gas Leasing, Drilling Ban Could Cost Wyoming MillionsStudy: Oil and Gas Leasing, Drilling Ban Could Cost Wyoming MillionsThe 2020 Legislature paid for the study came from a one-time appropriation, but about half of it was not spent.Tom MortonTom Morton
Montana High Court Upholds Block on Mining Near YellowstoneMontana High Court Upholds Block on Mining Near YellowstoneLucky Minerals has been seeking to explore for gold, copper and other metals just north of Yellowstone near Chico.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Bars to Close Early; Other Statewide COVID Mandates to Take EffectWyoming Bars to Close Early; Other Statewide COVID Mandates to Take EffectTwenty-three new deaths were confirmed by the Wyoming Department of Health on Monday.Tom MortonTom Morton