Administration Eases Rules That Protect Sage GrouseAdministration Eases Rules That Protect Sage GrouseCritics warned the changes could wipe out grouse colonies as drilling disrupts breeding grounds. Associated PressAssociated Press
Governors Say Ban on Land Deals Could Hurt Sage GrouseGovernors Say Ban on Land Deals Could Hurt Sage GrouseThe directive, issued in late July, severely limits a type of land swap involving federal property. Associated PressAssociated Press
Storm-caused Fire South Of Rock Springs Has Grown to 19 Square MilesStorm-caused Fire South Of Rock Springs Has Grown to 19 Square MilesNo evacuation orders or road closures are in place.Tom MortonTom Morton
Proposed Sage Grouse Changes in WyomingProposed Sage Grouse Changes in WyomingThe Obama administration in 2015 didn't list sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act but imposed land-use restrictions.Associated PressAssociated Press
Group: Wyoming Sage Grouse Farm Received Special TreatmentGroup: Wyoming Sage Grouse Farm Received Special TreatmentThe True family runs various companies involved in pipelines, exploration and production.Associated PressAssociated Press
Sage Grouse Leaders Say Debate Over the Bird is ImprovingSage Grouse Leaders Say Debate Over the Bird is ImprovingTeam Chairman Bob Budd says the federal plans can be improved, and the resulting hysteria was overblown.Associated PressAssociated Press
Forest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseForest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseBut the government did impose restrictions on land use.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Governor, Western Interests Again Debate Sage GrouseWyoming Governor, Western Interests Again Debate Sage GrouseConservationists say it's a thinly veiled attempt to allow more grazing and drilling, similar to Trump's efforts to roll back national monument designations.Associated PressAssociated Press
Two States Warn Against Big Changes in Grouse PlanTwo States Warn Against Big Changes in Grouse PlanInterior Secretary Ryan Zinke said in June his department would consider changing the plan to give states more flexibility.Associated PressAssociated Press
Univ. of Wyoming Research Recognized By Animal Welfare OrganizationUniv. of Wyoming Research Recognized By Animal Welfare OrganizationUW's research project is headed by Beth Fitzpatrick, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management.Associated PressAssociated Press