WyoFile
Wyoming newspaper
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WyoFile is a nonprofit news organization covering Wyoming news and politics which was founded in 2008, and incorporated in 2009.
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| Formation | 2008 |
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| Type | Nonprofit (501(c)(3)) |
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| Purpose | Covering politics |
| Headquarters | Lander, Wyoming |
Region | Wyoming |
| Affiliations | Institute for Nonprofit News States Newsroom |
| Revenue |  $1.15 million (2023) |
| Expenses | $1.27 million (2023) |
| Website | Official website |
WyoFile was conceived when Rone Tempest and other recently retired journalists in Wyoming were conversing about the decline of local media. They imagined a digital focused organization which could cover news across the state.[1] Early on, WyoFile's writing was done predominantly by freelancers, and the newspaper frequently faced insolvency, however by 2011 it had gained 2 full time staffers.[2][1] In 2022, 56% of WyoFile's revenue came from individual donors.[1] The newspaper has also gotten funding from philanthropic organizations like the Knight Foundation and American Journalism Project.[3][4]
WyoFile has been categorized as left-leaning. Its first grant was from the George B. Storer Foundation, which is associated with Liz Storer, who is a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives.[1] Additionally, it has a syndication agreement with States Newsroom.[5]
Notable stories
At WyoFile, Rone Tempest covered financial mismanagement at North American Power Group, eventually leading to the $14.4 million dollar fine and 18-month sentencing of Michael J. Ruffatto.[6]
Awards
- Top of Rockies
- 2024, 36 awards
- Society of Environmental Journalists
- 2020 2nd Place, National Reporting
- 2020 3rd Place, Kevin Carmody Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting[7]