Dustin Bleizeffer
@dbleizeffer.bsky.social
Energy & climate reporter at @WyoFile, in Wyoming. Alum: MIT/ESI, @JSKstanford fellowships and @Report4America.
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U.S. Rep. Hageman faced questions about the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, calling them a "terrible tragedy" and saying she'd have to see a completed investigation, which drew shouts and insults from a small, impassioned crowd of constituents. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...
Hageman cuts short Casper town hall after contentious exchanges over ICE killings - WyoFile
The congresswoman faced questions about the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, saying she'd have to see a completed investigation, drawing shouts and insults.
wyofile.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
U.S. Rep. Hageman faced questions about the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, calling them a "terrible tragedy" and saying she'd have to see a completed investigation, which drew shouts and insults from a small, impassioned crowd of constituents. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...
Wyoming legislation would put the question of whether to allow spent nuclear waste storage directly to voters. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/nuclear-wast...
Nuclear waste, state land use top Wyoming Legislature's energy agenda - WyoFile
Recent controversies over sprawling energy development have triggered a slate of bills to empower voters and communities in state-level energy ambitions.
wyofile.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Wyoming legislation would put the question of whether to allow spent nuclear waste storage directly to voters. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/nuclear-wast...
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Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say.
Read more ➡️ wyofile.com/snow-drought...
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Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/snow-drought...
'Snow drought' may result in extra release from Flaming Gorge - WyoFile
Even if spring brings a lot of snow, Colorado River water managers will likely rely on the Wyoming-Utah reservoir to help maintain Lake Powell, state water officials say.
wyofile.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Low snowpack so far this winter, combined with exceptionally dry conditions throughout the Colorado River Basin region, could make Flaming Gorge the primary backup spigot to avoid inoperable levels at Lake Powell, Wyoming water managers say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/snow-drought...
Hoskinson Health Wellness Clinic’s owner, Charles Hoskinson - @IOHK_Charles - also laid off 136 workers from his Gillette-based construction and concrete businesses in December. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/gillette-cli...
Gillette clinic eliminates around 40 positions - WyoFile
Hoskinson Health Wellness Clinic's owner, Charles Hoskinson, also laid off 136 workers from his Gillette-based construction and concrete businesses in December.
wyofile.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Hoskinson Health Wellness Clinic’s owner, Charles Hoskinson - @IOHK_Charles - also laid off 136 workers from his Gillette-based construction and concrete businesses in December. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/gillette-cli...
The Nicolaysen Art Museum encourages guests to see themselves among portrait works by artists, both local and from around the world. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/casper-art-m...
Casper art museum offers wall of 'self-reflection' - WyoFile
The Nicolaysen Art Museum encourages guests to see themselves among portrait works by artists, both local and from around the world.
wyofile.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The Nicolaysen Art Museum encourages guests to see themselves among portrait works by artists, both local and from around the world. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/casper-art-m...
Following a plan to defund the state's economic development agency, Wyoming lawmakers took up a bill detailing which programs to eliminate and which to transfer to other agencies. "This is nuts," Gov. Gordon Policy Director Randall Luthi responded. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/lawmakers-ad...
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections - WyoFile
The legislative panel proposing to defund the economic development shop wants to shuffle some programs to other state agencies.
wyofile.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Following a plan to defund the state's economic development agency, Wyoming lawmakers took up a bill detailing which programs to eliminate and which to transfer to other agencies. "This is nuts," Gov. Gordon Policy Director Randall Luthi responded. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/lawmakers-ad...
BREAKING: Wyo Business Council may be defunded. A legislative committee decided that economic development is not the proper role of state government. Business thrives primarily on low taxes and minimal regulations, some said. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/lawmakers-mo...
Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council ahead of budget session - WyoFile
Despite pleas from Gov. Gordon and others, Joint Appropriations Committee debated whether economic development is the proper role of state government.
wyofile.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:56 AM
BREAKING: Wyo Business Council may be defunded. A legislative committee decided that economic development is not the proper role of state government. Business thrives primarily on low taxes and minimal regulations, some said. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/lawmakers-mo...
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As Utah farmers hit (or keep working past) retirement age, there aren’t many lined up to take over. What’ll it take to make more young'uns excited to farm?
More than a third of Utah’s farmers are older than retirement age
With fewer young producers entering the industry, Utah’s agricultural workforce is aging on the farm.
buff.ly
January 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
As Utah farmers hit (or keep working past) retirement age, there aren’t many lined up to take over. What’ll it take to make more young'uns excited to farm?
Some Wyoming legislators are questioning the role and necessity of the state's top economic development shop ahead of the budget session. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/gov-gordon-a...
Gov. Gordon asks lawmakers not to defund Wyoming Business Council - WyoFile
Some legislators are questioning the role and necessity of the state's top economic development shop ahead of the budget session.
wyofile.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Some Wyoming legislators are questioning the role and necessity of the state's top economic development shop ahead of the budget session. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/gov-gordon-a...
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Salt Lake and several other Utah cities saw their warmest year on record in 2025 -- KUER coyotegulch.blog/2026/01/12/s...
Salt Lake and several other Utah cities saw their warmest year on record in 2025 — KUER
Click the link to read the article on the KUER website (David Condos). Here’s an excerpt: January 7, 2026 For the second straight time, Salt Lake City set a new record for its warmest ye…
coyotegulch.blog
January 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Salt Lake and several other Utah cities saw their warmest year on record in 2025 -- KUER coyotegulch.blog/2026/01/12/s...
Wyoming is failing to adequately manage a wave of wind and other energy projects impeding on private and public lands, dozens of concerned citizens told the State Board of Land Commissioners. One person implored, "Please slow down, take a broader view." - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyomings-top...
Wyoming's top officials promise to reckon with ever-increasing wind projects, other development - WyoFile
Residents complain state board has inadequately addressed concerns. Then, Gov. Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Chuck Gray get into ugly spat.
wyofile.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Wyoming is failing to adequately manage a wave of wind and other energy projects impeding on private and public lands, dozens of concerned citizens told the State Board of Land Commissioners. One person implored, "Please slow down, take a broader view." - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyomings-top...
The American way. Seventy-eight Wyoming attorneys and retired judges call on citizens and elected officials to recommit to the fundamental proposition that America is a nation of laws, not men. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/the-american...
Opinion | The American way
If we truly want to reestablish our national “greatness,” then we, and especially those who represent us in government, must all recommit to the fundamental and very simple proposition that America is...
wyofile.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The American way. Seventy-eight Wyoming attorneys and retired judges call on citizens and elected officials to recommit to the fundamental proposition that America is a nation of laws, not men. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/the-american...
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Did you know we see our “cosmic selves” when we look at neon?
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/11/d...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/11/d...
Denver’s historic neon signs are in danger. And these are the people trying to save them.
“When we hold a neon tube in our hands or see a neon sign we are seeing our cosmic selves illuminated,” Matuszewicz said. “… And that’s why we need to save them.”
www.denverpost.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Did you know we see our “cosmic selves” when we look at neon?
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/11/d...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/11/d...
Prism Logistics' state land leases are not subject to county regulations, a district court judge ruled while also remanding the company's denied request for lease extensions back to the state. Opponents maintain resolve and vow to press on. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/judge-sides-...
Judge sides with developer of controversial Casper Mountain gravel pit - WyoFile
Prism Logistics' state leases are not subject to county regulations, judge rules, and the company's request for lease extensions is remanded back to the state.
wyofile.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Prism Logistics' state land leases are not subject to county regulations, a district court judge ruled while also remanding the company's denied request for lease extensions back to the state. Opponents maintain resolve and vow to press on. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/judge-sides-...
apnews.com/article/nepa... House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastruc...
apnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
apnews.com/article/nepa... House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
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BREAKING: The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional. The decision represents a major victory for abortions rights advocates in one of the nation's reddest states.
Abortion remains legal in Wyoming after state high court strikes down bans - WyoFile
Wyoming Supreme Court rules two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional.
wyofile.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
BREAKING: The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled Tuesday two bans passed by state lawmakers are unconstitutional. The decision represents a major victory for abortions rights advocates in one of the nation's reddest states.
Food insecurity is soaring in Wyoming due to inflation and other factors, food relief experts say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-spen...
Wyoming spent $2.4M on hunger relief during shutdown emergency - WyoFile
Food insecurity is soaring in the state due to inflation and other factors, food relief experts say.
wyofile.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Food insecurity is soaring in Wyoming due to inflation and other factors, food relief experts say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-spen...
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There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
Meet the TikTok stars demanding oil companies clean up their mess
There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
www.motherjones.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
There are millions of abandoned oil wells across the United States. A group of unlikely activists in Texas is making sure no one forgets they need to be cleaned up.
Wyoming oil producers might not be champing at the bit to drill in Venezuela, some executives say. Local producers have anxiety over global instability and flooding the global oil market. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/venezuela-ta...
Venezuela takeover has Wyoming oil industry bracing for market changes - WyoFile
Though Wyoming politicos regard Trump's actions as necessary, oil executives do not anticipate immediate windfall.
wyofile.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Wyoming oil producers might not be champing at the bit to drill in Venezuela, some executives say. Local producers have anxiety over global instability and flooding the global oil market. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/venezuela-ta...
rPlus Hydro submitted a last-minute "alternative" to federal permitting officials, claiming a smaller environmental footprint. Fish and wildlife advocates still balk at the controversial pumped water storage project. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/backer-of-co...
Backer of controversial Seminoe hydroelectric project proposes new tack - WyoFile
Local stakeholders say the project simply requires too many unacceptable impacts for the unique, and lucrative, outdoor recreation hotspot.
wyofile.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
rPlus Hydro submitted a last-minute "alternative" to federal permitting officials, claiming a smaller environmental footprint. Fish and wildlife advocates still balk at the controversial pumped water storage project. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/backer-of-co...
Do you remember the Legislature trying to seize Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming’s proposed Mount Rushmore, or the 100-foot-high flames near Green River Lakes? - story by @anguswyo.bsky.social @WyoFile wyofile.com/bird-dogging...
Bird-dogging DOGE, trailing chems, saving the Tetons and crossing corners in 2025 - WyoFile
Do you remember the Legislature trying to seize Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming’s proposed Mount Rushmore, or the 100-foot-high flames near Green River Lakes?
wyofile.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Do you remember the Legislature trying to seize Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming’s proposed Mount Rushmore, or the 100-foot-high flames near Green River Lakes? - story by @anguswyo.bsky.social @WyoFile wyofile.com/bird-dogging...
In a state where abnormal weather is the norm, even Wyomingites marveled at a wild December that broke more than just high temperature records. What it portends for the rest of winter in arid Wyoming remains to be seen, weather experts caution. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-smas...
Wyoming smashes December heat records. Seasonal snow reports mixed. - WyoFile
In a state where abnormal weather is the norm, even Wyomingites marveled at a wild month that broke more than just temperature records.
wyofile.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In a state where abnormal weather is the norm, even Wyomingites marveled at a wild December that broke more than just high temperature records. What it portends for the rest of winter in arid Wyoming remains to be seen, weather experts caution. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/wyoming-smas...
Nuclear energy manufacturing proposals sparked heated debate in Wyoming this year, while conservation groups decried historic environmental and public land policy changes that portend monumental threats to public lands and resources, they say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/trumps-sweep...
Trump's sweeping energy policies dominated Wyoming energy headlines in 2025 - WyoFile
Conservationists decried Trump's policies, while Wyomingites clashed on nuclear manufacturing proposals.
wyofile.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Nuclear energy manufacturing proposals sparked heated debate in Wyoming this year, while conservation groups decried historic environmental and public land policy changes that portend monumental threats to public lands and resources, they say. - @WyoFile wyofile.com/trumps-sweep...