Board of Education approves computer standards
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — It’s now up to Gov. Mark Gordon to approve Wyoming’s first computer science standards, after the state Board of Education approved the guidelines at its meeting late last month….
County attorney says no charges in police shooting
By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Citing citizens’ legal rights to defend their own lives and the lives of others from “immediate peril,” the Fremont County Attorney’s office will not prosecute the Riverton Police Department…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 2, 2019
Sales, use tax collections strong in 2019 CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming’s sales and use tax collection stayed strong in fiscal year 2019, with the state amassing over $1 billion, a nearly 12 percent leap from the previous year, according to…
Wyoming News Briefs: Beet harvests, sharing grizzlies and vape detectors in school
Beet harvest halted with beets still in the ground POWELL (WNE) — Western Sugar Cooperative has officially declared that any unharvested sugar beets will not be accepted. Last week’s announcement effectively ends the 2019 harvest — and means that all…
Teen charged as adult for threats against schools
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 15-year-old boy accused of making a bomb threat at Cheyenne schools had his preliminary hearing Friday afternoon in Laramie County Circuit Court. Charles Reese Karn is being charged as an adult for allegedly making terroristic threats…
Wyoming News Briefs: November 25, 2019
Man pleads not guilty of attempted murder charge GREEN RIVER (WNE) — Bradley Setzer pleaded not guilty to charges filed against him during an arraignment Nov. 18 in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery. Setzer is charged with…
Yellowstone seeks comment on wireless plan
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — A year ago, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly was just arriving in the park. Shortly after unpacking he quickly began calling for improved connectivity. With the future of…
Another firearms maker moves to Wyoming
By Elizabeth Sampson Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Firearms manufacturer Stag Arms announced Monday it will relocate to Cheyenne by the end of the year from its current headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut. The business will…
Legislator proposes fees on unoccupied homes
By Cody Cottier Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Jackson lawmaker wants to impose a fee on unoccupied second — or third, or fourth — homes, potentially offering a new way to alleviate Jackson Hole’s housing…
Gordon supports Health Department in face of allegations
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon said he “firmly supports” the state Health Department’s director amid allegations that a 2015 Medicaid fraud investigation was obstructed by various government officials, a charge that…