Troopers make thousands of stops despite staff shortage
By Margaret O’Hara The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — In its 2021 year-in-review press release earlier this month, the Wyoming Highway Patrol recognized thousands of stops in the past year while acknowledging significant staffing shortages within the organization….
Gas prices rise 5 cents in last week
CHEYENNE (WNE) – Wyoming gas prices have risen 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.37 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com‘s daily survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Gas prices in Wyoming are 10.4 cents per gallon higher…
Medicaid expansion bill not introduced; issue not dead
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —Lawmakers in the House failed to introduce a bill on the floor by Friday’s deadline that would have expanded Medicaid coverage for Wyoming residents. But that doesn’t mean the…
Suicide hotline money back in
By Mary Steurer and Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A legislative proposal to spend federal relief money on expanding the operations of Wyoming’s two suicide prevention hotlines succeeded Friday in the Senate after two previous attempts…
Senators offer resolution to celebrate Yellowstone anniversary
PINEDALE (WNE) — Both Wyoming U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. That resolution would designate March 1 as Yellowstone National Park Day. “Yellowstone National Park is enjoyed by…
Bus driver arrested for DUI while driving kids
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A bus driver for Laramie County School District 1 was arrested Wednesday evening – with high school kids aboard – for allegedly driving under the influence during a field trip, according to local and state officials. The incident took…
Redistricting plan for Legislature moves forward
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming House of Representatives once again opted to stick with its 62 representatives, 31 senators plan for redistricting the Legislature, as House Bill 100 passed on second reading Thursday….
Girls’ wrestling division proposal headed to WHSAA
By Robert Galbreath Pinedale Roundup Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE – Sublette County School District No. 1 became the eighth district in the state to throw its support behind a proposal to form a girls’ wrestling division on Feb. 10….
Wyoming suicide rate highest in nation
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Wyoming, again, had the highest rate of suicides per capita in the United States in 2020, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. At 182 deaths, the…
‘I didn’t even think twice’ Passerby stops to rescue family from house fire
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — “Who the heck is burning their trash at 4:00 in the morning?” Ryan Pasborg muttered this question to himself when he first saw the flames. Pasborg was…