Wyoming Files Second Federal Lawsuit About Oil & Gas Lease PauseWyoming Files Second Federal Lawsuit About Oil & Gas Lease PauseThe new lawsuit is targeted at the paused sales that should have taken place in the second and third quarters of 2021 and the third quarter of 2022.Tom MortonTom Morton
Two Sentenced For Federal Property Destruction near ThermopolisTwo Sentenced For Federal Property Destruction near ThermopolisCourt records did not indicate the residences nor the ages of the defendants, nor did they indicate the location of the affected BLM land.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Gov. Gordon: Coal Leasing Moratorium Will Harm ConsumersWyoming Gov. Gordon: Coal Leasing Moratorium Will Harm ConsumersGordon said, "Enacting a moratorium at a moment when coal is badly needed to ensure a secure and reliable energy supply is wrong-headed on many fronts."Tom MortonTom Morton
Federal Judge: BLM Ignores Environment in Coal Region PlanFederal Judge: BLM Ignores Environment in Coal Region PlanMorris gave the land bureau up to a year to produce new resource management plans.Associated PressAssociated Press
Natrona County Fire District Responds to Three Blazes on SundayNatrona County Fire District Responds to Three Blazes on SundayBrush trucks began suppression efforts on the wildland aspects of the incidences, and structure engines worked to extinguish the vehicle fire.Tom MortonTom Morton
Firefighters Control Wildfire Northeast of CasperFirefighters Control Wildfire Northeast of CasperThe single engine air tankers were able to slow the spread of the fire with air drops of retardant.Tom MortonTom Morton
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
Montana Judge Removes BLM Boss Pendley for Serving UnlawfullyMontana Judge Removes BLM Boss Pendley for Serving UnlawfullyThe ruling marks the latest pushback against the administration’s practice of filling key positions without U.S. Senate approval.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Richard Mountain Fire 30% Contained, Red Flag Weather Conditions RemainRichard Mountain Fire 30% Contained, Red Flag Weather Conditions RemainRed flag weather conditions -- strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures -- are forecast for the rest of Friday.Tom MortonTom Morton
Richards Fire South of Rock Springs Grows to 10 Square MilesRichards Fire South of Rock Springs Grows to 10 Square MilesThe cause of the fire remains unknown.Tom MortonTom Morton