eminent domain

Many ranchers and farmers have successfully negotiated with wind developers and are enhancing the ability of their lands to provide income for their families

A bill that would improve landowners' bargaining position in condemnation actions is going down to the wire in the Wyoming Legislature.

Eminent domain litigation over  the proposed transportation belt-loop west of Casper is in the final stages. Two separate lawsuits challenged the Wyoming Department of Transportation's plans.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation Thursday lost its fight to gain a wider right of way for the planned west belt loop around Casper. District Court Judge,  Scott Skavdahl, limited Wydot to a 300 foot wide easement.  The State had tried to condemn as much as 500 feet, saying it would eventually become a four lane highway...