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Colorado River crisis: Emergency drawdown of Flaming Gorge is imminent, officials say. The water situation is crashing so rapidly that authorities can't confidently track the extent of it. - @WyoFile #coloradorivercrisis wyofile.com/its-incredibly…

When Wyoming Republicans vote in August’s primary, they may be faced with a long list of choices for the state’s lone U.S. House seat. Ten candidates say they will run, upping the chances of a winner emerging with a relatively small percentage of the vote. wyofile.com/wyomings-crowd…

April Snow Drought Update A March Meltdown: Historically Low Snowpack Melts Across the West, Signaling a Dire Water Supply Situation Many critical economic sectors like ag, energy, and recreation have been or will be impacted. See drought.gov/drought-status… @NOAA @WRCCclimate

The historically warm and dry winter will have consequences in Wyoming and three other Colorado River headwater states, officials say. They include possible water-use restrictions and extra water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. wyofile.com/southwestern-w…

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater. to.pbs.org/4tuWZc0

Casper developers are charging shoppers a fee to fund infrastructure but the state warns it can’t be dubbed a tax. Rock Springs tests a new ethics code. Debate over verifying citizenship for people accessing affordable housing pauses funding decisions. wyofile.com/local-lookout-…

Trump EPA officials came to Kentucky in February to announce steps to boost coal. In March, federal data show solar came closer than ever to generating as much power as coal. If the current trends continue, solar will overtake coal in the months to come. weku.org/the-commonweal…

Miller’s mythical cowboys try to make sense of new voter regulations. wyofile.com/whats-the-diff…

A patchwork of authorities, modified plans and political forces muddle the state's outlook for renewable energy projects. Some claim it's a divide-and-conquer scheme. One industry official says it's the nature of navigating markets and permitting. wyofile.com/how-much-more-…

Wyoming is already headlong into the fire season, with about 240 fires already burning more than 12,000 acres. The unusually dry and windy conditions have spurred conversations about bringing in more firefighting resources and new wildland fire crews. wyofile.com/facing-unusual…

A warmer, drier, more fire-prone landscape will cause innumerable changes to Wyoming. Protecting beavers could help, writes guest columnist Faith Williams. wyofile.com/in-a-changing-…

A new study published in Nature links national emissions to economic losses from rising temperatures, estimating trillions in global damages over recent decades, with about 25% occurring within the United States. theguardian.com/environment/20…

👀 “One executive at a major electrical manufacturer, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the company has already sold out of transformers for two years at one of its U.S.-based manufacturing facilities — which hasn't even opened yet.” subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…

Wyoming primary party affiliation deadline approaching wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/p… via @rawdailytimes

Mountain snowpack, which feeds our rivers in spring and summer, is at its lowest value in the historical record after declining weeks ahead of schedule due to the extreme warmth in March. Season to date snowfall is near record lows in Cheyenne and Scottsbluff #wywx #newx

“Critics raised alarm over the proposal to consolidate research stations while much of the Western United States is suffering from record temperatures and prolonged drought that increase the risk of wildfires this summer.” nytimes.com/2026/04/03/cli…

A class-action lawsuit alleges Ramaco Resources misled shareholders about progress at its Wyoming coal mine, which, according to Ramaco, also holds massive quantities of rare earth minerals. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/coal-company-t…

Wyoming’s top energy and extraction industries weigh in on Iran war wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resour…

We’ve helped deepen and extend these droughts, and we have a pivotal role to play in softening them, writes guest columnist Chris Madson. wyofile.com/we-cant-preven…

The war in Iran has shaken up a lot in the global economy, including energy prices and natural resource extraction. That’s somewhat the case in Wyoming, where fuel prices are high and industry is bracing for potential impacts. Photo credit: Alan Nash ow.ly/iAyK50YCmCL