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Newcastle oil refinery restarts operations after it 'went boom' in February

1 week ago | wyofile.com | Dustin Bleizeffer |Tennessee Watson

The Wyoming Refinery in Newcastle has resumed operations months after an apparent explosion in February forced the facility to remain idle for repairs. The refinery shut down following the Feb.
Waxy, furry, tiny signs of spring

2 weeks ago | wyofile.com | Tennessee Watson

Tired of winter and desperate for spring color, artist Sadie Clarendon went hunting recently for April flowers on public land near Laramie. “This year I saw buttercups on April 6 and then the pasque flowers on April 13,” Clarendon said. “I like the ones that come out first because they have these biological ways to keep themselves from freezing.” The buttercups are waxy. The pasque flowers are covered in fur.
Signs of spring

2 weeks ago | wyomingnews.com | Tennessee Watson

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He fought professionally. Now, he battles stigma of suicide through art.

4 weeks ago | trib.com | Tennessee Watson

Gerald Lovato had a lot to do before his next fight. A physical. An eye exam. Blood work. Swinging by his Albuquerque home that afternoon, Gerald found his roommate making tacos. Mikey, also a professional fighter, was studying massage. “Before your fight?” Mikey asked, gesturing to his massage chair in the corner of the kitchen. Gerald smiled. Later. Both were men of few words. For Gerald, the tendency toward quiet started with childhood abuse.
He fought professionally. Now, he battles stigma of suicide through art.

4 weeks ago | wyofile.com | Tennessee Watson

Gerald Lovato had a lot to do before his next fight. A physical. An eye exam. Blood work. Swinging by his Albuquerque home that afternoon, Gerald found his roommate making tacos. Mikey, also a professional fighter, was studying massage. “Before your fight?” Mikey asked, gesturing to his massage chair in the corner of the kitchen. Gerald smiled. Later. Both were men of few words. For Gerald, the tendency toward quiet started with childhood abuse.
WyoFile takes home 36 Top of the Rockies journalism awards

1 month ago | wyofile.com | Tennessee Watson

With 36 awards for its 2024 reporting, WyoFile topped its previous record in the annual, four-state Top of Rockies journalism contest. The nonprofit news organization’s accolades included 13 first-place awards, 13 second-place awards and 10 third places — more than any other Wyoming publication — in the contest administered by the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado chapter.
Public records ombudsman: Wyoming could benefit from uniform fee structure, stronger enforcement

1 month ago | wyomingnews.com | Tennessee Watson

A strong sense of civic duty made a career in law enforcement appealing to Darlena Potter. Yet, after studying administration of justice as a University of Wyoming undergrad, she decided she was too timid to hit the streets with a badge and a gun. “But I still wanted to be a public servant,” Potter said, who has since found her calling as Wyoming’s public records ombudsman. The Wyoming Legislature created the position in 2019 as part of broader public records reform.
Public records ombudsman: Wyoming could benefit from uniform fee structure, stronger enforcement

1 month ago | wyomingnews.com | Tennessee Watson

A strong sense of civic duty made a career in law enforcement appealing to Darlena Potter. Yet, after studying administration of justice as a University of Wyoming undergrad, she decided she was too timid to hit the streets with a badge and a gun. “But I still wanted to be a public servant,” Potter said, who has since found her calling as Wyoming’s public records ombudsman. The Wyoming Legislature created the position in 2019 as part of broader public records reform.
Public records ombudsman: Wyoming could benefit from uniform fee structure, stronger enforcement

1 month ago | wyofile.com | Tennessee Watson

This story is part of our Sunshine Week coverage — shining light on the importance of public records and open government — March 16-22. A strong sense of civic duty made a career in law enforcement appealing to Darlena Potter. Yet, after studying administration of justice as a University of Wyoming undergrad, she decided she was too timid to hit the streets with a badge and a gun.
Wyoming’s elected officials disclose potential conflicts of interest

1 month ago | k2radio.com | Andrew Byron |Tennessee Watson

by Tennessee Watson, WyoFileThe Wyoming Ethics and Disclosure Act requires elected officials in Wyoming’s executive branch — the governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor and superintendent of public instruction — and all members of the Wyoming Legislature to file financial disclosure forms with the secretary of state. These forms, due each year by Jan. 31, help to uphold the state’s prohibition on elected officials using their office for private gain.