Senate Blocks Moves to Overturn Obama-Era Rule on DrillingSenate Blocks Moves to Overturn Obama-Era Rule on DrillingThe measure failed on a vote of 51-to-49 in the Republican-led chamber.Associated PressAssociated Press
Study: Fracking, North-South Drilling Open Up Wyoming OilStudy: Fracking, North-South Drilling Open Up Wyoming OilFor decades, geologists thought the Codell Sandstone of southeast Wyoming didn't have enough oil to make drilling worthwhile.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Rig Count Increases Three This Week to 754; Wyoming Gains OneU.S. Rig Count Increases Three This Week to 754; Wyoming Gains OneA year ago, 502 rigs were active.Associated PressAssociated Press
Kitty Litter Helps Wyoming Bentonite Past Drilling SlumpKitty Litter Helps Wyoming Bentonite Past Drilling SlumpOver 90 percent of all bentonite mined in the U.S. and almost half worldwide comes from Wyoming. Associated PressAssociated Press
Forest Service Decides Against Drilling in Wyoming RangeForest Service Decides Against Drilling in Wyoming RangeOil and gas leases in the forest were first offered for sale in 2005.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Rig Count Up; Wyoming Loses TwoThe U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May at 404.Associated PressAssociated Press
EPA: Hydraulic Fracturing May Pose Risk To Drinking WaterEPA: Hydraulic Fracturing May Pose Risk To Drinking WaterGaps in the data limited the EPA’s ability to fully assess the potential impacts or their severity on drinking water resources locally and nationally.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Rig Count Stays SteadyWyoming Rig Count Stays SteadyThe number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by seven this week to 447.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. House to Consider Public Land Grab BillsU.S. House to Consider Public Land Grab BillsThe U.S. House is considering legislation to allow states to seize national forest land for drilling and logging without federal oversight.Joy GreenwaldJoy Greenwald
Drilling In Town? Ask The CityDrilling In Town? Ask The CityWhy are wells being drilled up by Wal-Mart and near Sherman Hills area? Jerrad AndersonJerrad Anderson