Montana Judge Removes BLM Boss Pendley for Serving Unlawfully
The ruling marks the latest pushback against the administration’s practice of filling key positions without U.S. Senate approval.
Energy
Blackjewel Settlement Unsealed; 600 Wyoming Employees Affected
Blackjewel LLC suddenly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 1, 2019, and sent home its employees without the proper notification.
Casper Council Wants Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Fee to Remain
The 20-year easement agreement signed in 2017 had a sunset provision that required the city to renew the 7% fee by 2021.
Trump to Withdraw William Perry Pendley Nomination as BLM Head
Pendley, a former oil industry and property rights attorney from Wyoming, has been acting as the director of the agency for more than a year.
Agencies Fight 2,500-acre Richards Fire South of Rock Springs
It is burning in sage brush, grass and juniper and moving in a northeast direction.
Wyoming’s Economy, Labor Market Were Declining Before COVID Hit; Housing Strengthens
The housing market has grown for home sellers.
Wyoming Business Council Ends Application Period for Relief Fund
The Interruption Fund is one of the three relief programs administered by the Business Council.
Chesapeake Energy Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Chesapeake, like other energy companies, has been hammered by low energy prices.
Lawsuit: Former Blackjewel CEO Shifted $34M to Family Business
The Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte mines are now owned by Eagle Specialty Materials, LLC., a subsidiary of Alabama-based FM Coal.
Casper City Council Hears Some Grim News With Proposed Budget
The Casper City Council will further consider the proposed budget at a work session at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and can be viewed on the city's YouTube channel.