22 States Sue Trump Administration Over New Coal Rules22 States Sue Trump Administration Over New Coal RulesThe lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, says the new rule violates the federal Clean Air Act.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Economy Surpasses Expectations, But Other Issues RemainWyoming Economy Surpasses Expectations, But Other Issues RemainState chief economist Wenlin Liu tells the Wyoming Tribune Eagle that the oil and gas sector continues to push the state's economy forward.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge Approves Contura As Blackjewel LLC BidderJudge Approves Contura As Blackjewel LLC BidderFederal bankruptcy judge Frank Volk approved the motion Friday morning. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
No Ruling Thursday; Wyoming Coal Mines’ Future Remains in LimboNo Ruling Thursday; Wyoming Coal Mines’ Future Remains in LimboBlackjewel Attorney Stephen Lerner said Contura is the only company that has shown willingness to finance Blackjewel's assets. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Blackjewel Proposes Selling Wyoming Mines Back to ConturaBlackjewel Proposes Selling Wyoming Mines Back to ConturaBlackjewel operates some 32 properties in total and holds over 500 mining permits, more than any other mining enterprise in the country. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Wyoming Eyes Ongoing Cuts Amid Prolonged Energy DownturnWyoming Eyes Ongoing Cuts Amid Prolonged Energy DownturnWyoming leads the U.S. in coal production.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Bankruptcy Ruling Could Mean $30M Hit to Wyoming CountyCoal Bankruptcy Ruling Could Mean $30M Hit to Wyoming CountyLocal officials say Campbell County alone could be owed $30 million or more.Associated PressAssociated Press
Priest Donates to Miners Affected by Blackjewel BankruptcyPriest Donates to Miners Affected by Blackjewel BankruptcySichko says he felt compelled to help the miners because he's the grandson of a Pennsylvania coal miner.Associated PressAssociated Press
Cloud Peak Energy Hires Laid off Miners From BlackjewelCloud Peak Energy Hires Laid off Miners From BlackjewelCloud Peak filed for bankruptcy itself in May but its Wyoming mines and its Spring Creek mine in Montana have remained open.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Machinery in Mills Gets Pledge from Blackjewel That its Equipment is SafeWyoming Machinery in Mills Gets Pledge from Blackjewel That its Equipment is SafeWyoming Machinery Co., owns a lot of equipment at the mines and it provides monthly about $3 million in maintenance and other services.Tom MortonTom Morton