BAR NUNN, Wyo. — A crowd, both uneasy and excited, packed the town of Bar Nunn’s community center Tuesday night to learn about a company’s plans to build portable nuclear microreactors in Natrona County. Bar Nunn City Councilmember Tim Ficken called the project a good opportunity for the area, which has long been economically reliant […]
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Natrona County, nation see gas prices rising
CASPER, Wyo. — As the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose for the first time in about a month, Natrona County’s average rose for the second straight week. The nation’s average price increased 6.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.08 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The […]
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Kemmerer coal mine lays off 28 workers
By Dustin Bleizeffer The owner of the Kemmerer coal mine laid off 28 workers on Friday, according to a Kemmerer Operations, LLC press statement. The job losses, which amount to roughly 13% of the mine’s workforce, followed months of rumors of possible cuts in the southwest Wyoming energy town. “The workforce reduction is part of its […]
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City contracts with Rocky Mountain Power for D Street improvements
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council has approved a general service contract with Rocky Mountain Power for D Street improvements. In 2024, the city contracted with Grizzly Excavating and Construction for various repairs to the street, and now new service in the existing right-of-way is required to provide primary service, city officials say. The […]
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Natrona County gas prices rise despite national average fall
CASPER, Wyo. — Despite the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline falling for a fourth straight week, Natrona County drivers saw their average price increase. The nation’s average price declined by 1.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.02 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The national average is […]
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Wyoming slashes taxes for coal, sets up a CO2 fund to boost oil and gas
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile It was a good legislative session for fossil fuel producers in Wyoming, as well as those who want to produce carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery. Lawmakers passed House Bill 75, “Coal severance tax rate,” which reduces the severance tax rate for surface-mined coal from 6.5% to 6% — an effort that proponents […]
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Natrona County’s gas prices lowest in Wyoming as averages fall
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County’s average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline fell for a second straight week as the national average declined ever so slightly for the third consecutive week. The nation’s average declined 0.6 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.03 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from […]
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Casper’s average gas price drops faster than national average
CASPER, Wyo. — It took two weeks for the decline in the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline to come to Natrona County. The nation’s average price fell for the second straight week, declining 3.8 cents compared to a week ago and standing at $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled […]
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Rancher-backed solar power bill loses glimmer with amendments
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Cokeville area farmer Jason Warnock testified to lawmakers that the rising cost of electricity threatens his livelihood. Family agricultural operations are “dealing with these monopolistic utilities — they’re monopolies,” Warnock said. “They hold tremendous power. Incredible power. It’s their way or the highway. There’s no negotiating with them. “This year they’re asking […]
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Gas prices rise again in Natrona County; national average dips
Gas prices in Natrona County increased while the national average decreased, with fluctuations in oil and diesel prices also reported.
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Wyoming’s emerging nuclear microreactor industry hits legislative snag
Lawmakers and residents want more answers before opening the state to nuclear fuel waste storage.
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Casper’s Reid Rasner makes $47.45 billion bid for TikTok
“The hardest few months are behind us,” Rasner said of the high-stakes, time-sensitive deal on Tuesday.
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Gas prices on the rise in Casper, nationally
Gas prices are on the rise again, both locally and nationally, with a few factors contributing to the pump pain.
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Peabody reports total 2024 revenues over $4 billion
Despite a slight dip in annual revenue, Peabody Energy reported strong fourth-quarter earnings in 2024
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More TerraPower contracts announced; long lead necessities now fully met
Three American companies have been awarded contracts to build some critical plant infrastructure and software.
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Gas prices up nationally, stable in Wyoming, down in Natrona County
Despite a national surge in gas prices, drivers in Natrona County are seeing a local dip at the pump.
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Efforts to ‘Make Carbon Dioxide Great Again’ in Wyoming falter
The measures faced skepticism from mining groups, as well as ranchers hoping to earn revenue from carbon dioxide storage.
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Wyoming energy may not feel direct effects of China’s tariffs, but uncertainty lingers
America as a whole exports 6.46% of coal to China, with the vast majority of China’s coal imports coming from Indonesia.
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Natrona County commissioners deny permit for 2K-acre solar farm northwest of Casper
Despite arguments for economic benefits and adequate insurance, Natrona County commissioners denied a permit for a proposed solar farm due to concerns over fire safety, wildlife impact and incomplete application requirements, ultimately siding with residents’ anxieties about potential risks.
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UW to offer seminar on energy development, ranching in Wyoming
Wyoming ranchers can learn how to navigate the complexities of energy development on multi-use lands at the University of Wyoming’s upcoming seminar.
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Gas prices up in Natrona County, down nationally
CASPER, Wyo. — Although the national average price for a gallon of gasoline fell for a second week, Natrona County drivers saw their average price rise nearly a dime. The nation’s average price fell 3.5 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The national average is […]
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Lawmakers say no to storing nuclear waste in Wyoming
Distrust over the federal government’s ability to build a permanent repository played a critical role in committee’s decision to kill controversial ‘temporary’ storage bill.
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Perennial effort to reform rooftop solar compensation clears Senate committee
Despite sweetening the pot by grandfathering existing rooftop solar systems, opposition to tinkering with net metering remains.
