Did not see that one coming.

For Wyoming’s only Job Corps center the news has disrupted career tracks and left employees and students reeling.

Residents agree the small town of Alpine “desperately” needs a school. But critics couldn’t tolerate a Utah-based operator they said would bring the wrong kind of education to the area. The debate deeply divided this small community.

"I’ll understand if you don’t want to read it." @taffyakner.bsky.social pulls off another marvel of writing.

At 6 foot, 7 inches tall, he was a towering figure — both physically and metaphorically.

The iconic destination cut its hours from around the clock to daytime only. Monument staff didn’t say if DOGE actions are behind the change, though social media users were quick to blame President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

This comes after Gordon partially vetoed a similar measure last year, signaling a shift in his stance.

"If any of the multiple concrete slabs fail while holding back a full reservoir, it wouldn’t merely leak, according to engineers. It would immediately crumble like a house of cards." Great piece by @dbleizeffer.bsky.social

The government has yet to disclose how many lost their jobs, despite repeated inquiries. Many of those affected, however, shared their stories, and their fears for the agencies they once served.

The bill failed after Wyoming Freedom Caucus Chairwoman Rachel Rodriguez-Williams questioned if it would increase people’s reliance on state assistance programs. First Lady Jennie Gordon supported it.

The measures drew considerable public testimony from speakers ranging from athletes to superintendents and advocacy groups. Sen. Chris Rothfuss called one of the three bills “mean-spirited.”

A draft plan released in 2023 heartened some area climbers because it proposed an end to a climbing route development ban that’s been in place in the recreation destination since 2019. The agency cited staff turnover and tribal consultation work as reasons for the new delay.

UPDATE: Wyoming State Parks announced Tuesday the Star Plunge has closed to the public and will remain closed until a sale is finalized or ongoing litigation is resolved.

Goff was a hospital nurse, search and rescue volunteer, devoted fiancé and talented outdoor instructor. Friends say his death will leave "a big hole in our community.”

The family that has operated the facility for 50 years in Hot Springs State Park has been granted until at least Jan. 14 to stay open, but after that the future of the Star Plunge is uncertain.

Riverton breaks ground on long-awaited community-owned hospital - story by @katie-klingsporn.bsky.social @WyoFile #healthcaredeserts wyofile.com/riverton-bre...

The laughter came at the close of the commission meeting on Tuesday, when Chair Jack Tartar told everyone to “have a Merry Christmas, and enjoy being sued.” His comment was met with chortling. “Ho ho ho!” someone responded.

Trustees expressed heartache but also fiscal obligation before voting to close the state’s longest-running school, which the University of Wyoming no longer wants to house on campus.

Just incredible reporting on a stunning and difficult story. Whew.

After months of meetings and uncertainty, the Albany County school board will vote Wednesday on closing the historic Lab School, which has operated on the University of Wyoming campus for decades.

WyoFile checked in with Riverton High School in Wyoming, which implemented a new classroom cellphone ban, to see how teachers like it, how learning is changing, and who is trying to skirt it. @katie-klingsporn.bsky.social has more. 👇 Full story ➡️ wyofile.com/what-happens...

The bill protesters oppose could transfer ownership of the defunct Pilot Butte Power Plant on the Wind River Indian Reservation to the Midvale Irrigation District. The tribes weren’t consulted, they say. wyofile.com/tribal-prote...