Paleontological pee stop: Fossil Butte is more than just a Wyoming rest area

For about half the travelers who stop in, Fossil Butte National Monument is merely a rest area on a lonely stretch of U.S. Highway 30 about 9 miles west of Kemmerer. Many make a beeline to the restrooms and are stunned to discover a Smithsonian-quality …

Wyoming Debrief: March 28, 2025

Chariot revamps Wyoming lithium deal to boost near-term cash

ASX-listed Chariot Corporation has rejigged its acquisition terms with Black Mountain Lithium in a strategic move to boost its near-term cash while maintaining Chariot’s grip on the promising United States-based Black Mountain lithium project in Wyoming. …

Chariot Wyoming lithium deal revamps near-term cash

To support its strategy, Chariot recently wrapped up a reverse circulation drilling campaign targeting high-grade, near-surface lithium, which is ideal for cost-effective open pit mining. Looking ahead, the company has mapped out a further 3300m for …

Corner crossing legal after ruling in Wyoming case

A ruling by a federal appeals court has concluded that a congressional act preempts a state’s power to impose and enforce its own trespass laws. Corner crossing, accessing public land from one piece to another where two parcels meet with two privately …

U.S. Gold Corp’s (NASDAQ:USAU) CK Gold Project to Change Wyoming’s Mining Industry

The CK Gold Project. Source: U.S. Gold Corp. U.S. Gold Corp’s (NASDAQ:USAU) CK Gold Project, located in Wyoming’s Silver Crown Mining District, is progressing toward development. The project aims to extract gold and copper, potentially influencing the …

Wyoming Bans Non-Compete Covenants with Some Exceptions

New Wyoming law voids most non-compete agreements. Law includes restrictions on certain training and expense repayment agreements, and includes special rules for physicians. On March 19, 2025, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed into law Senate File 107, …

Wyoming Department of Health loses about $40 million in federal grants

This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it was canceling more than $12 billion in federal grants to states …

Condemn attacks on judiciary, Wyoming lawyers and judges urge delegation

A group of more than 100 Wyoming lawyers and retired judges this week urged the state’s congressional delegation to condemn escalating attacks on the judicial branch and its independence by President Donald Trump and his allies. Writing in an open letter …

Gray wolf from Colorado dies in Wyoming, CPW confirms

A gray wolf from Colorado brought to the Rocky Mountain State this year from British Columbia was shot and killed by USDA Wildlife Services in north-central Wyoming after the male wolf was reported to have been found on private property with five sheep …