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Industrial Siting Council approves Laramie Range Wind permit one year after county commissioners' denial (opens the original)
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Following almost 18 hours of discussion over two days, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Industrial Siting Council (ISC) approved a permit allowing the Laramie Range Wind Project to be built on private and state lands. This week, Alyssa Tolman, our local government and business reporter, sat in on the ISC's hearing Monday and Tuesday, which included three lawyers representing the DEQ, wind farm developer ConnectGen Laramie County and nearby landowners. Stick around until th
UW professor discusses election results following August primary (opens the original)
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The Aug. 18 primary election is over, and voters are now awaiting the Nov. 3 general election. With some races turning out as predicted, other results were surprising to some. This week, Owen Houtakker, our state government reporter, spoke with Ryan Williamson, a political science professor at the University of Wyoming whose specialty is electoral and legislative policies, about the results of Tuesday's primary. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap
County clerk discusses election security ahead of Aug. 18 primary (opens the original)
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With the Aug. 18 primary election coming up in just a couple weeks, Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee says voters should approach the ballot box feeling like their choices are safe and secure. This week, Alyssa Tolman, our local government and business reporter, sat in on the Wyoming Tribune Eagle editorial board meeting, during which Lee discussed the county's election security measures and what residents should know before casting their vote. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming e
Changes to know ahead of CFD 2026 (opens the original)
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Many changes are coming to Frontier Park this year in preparation for 130th "Daddy of 'Em All." This week Taylor Staples, our outgoing arts/entertainment and features reporter spoke with both Tom Hirsig, the CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days and Bill Oates, the chairman of the Indian Committee, to discuss the new Chute 9, the new Morning Star Indiana Village and more. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the
Enjoy some highlights from Wyoming's 250th celebration at the Capitol (opens the original)
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On Saturday, Wyoming residents and visitors got to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at the Wyoming State Capitol for the nation's 250th birthday. The all-day event included a keynote speaker series, live music, dance performances, ceremonies, kids crafts and much more. This week on Wyoming Watch, local government and business reporter Alyssa Tolman presents just some of the highlights from the day, including remarks from local and state elected officials, music from the Wyoming National Gu
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