UW Taps Food Science Expert as College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean
A food scientist, engineer and attorney who is internationally recognized for her expertise in food safety, processing and regulation has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Barbara Rasco, director of the joint…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “We Were” by Keith Urban
Kick It or Keep It returns to The Spur this week after country music superstar Keith Urban released a new single less than one week ago. “We Were” was co-written by Eric Church. The single was released May 14, 2019….
Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as many…
Microsoft Spark Programs Donates $5,000 to Support Senior High Tech in Wyoming
CHEYENNE – The Microsoft Spark program will support AARP Wyoming’s Senior High Tech program through a $5,000 donation to foster the program’s expansion in Wyoming. The Senior High Tech program connects high school student service organizations with local residents age…
Meetings to discuss changes in LCSD2 bus routes scheduled
Lincoln County School District #2 is working on phasing in new transportation practices and routes. To help district patrons understand the plans and invite them to be part of the decision-making process, the district is having 3 work meetings. “We…
Lake DeSmet now home to kokanee salmon
By Floyd Whiting Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has stocked Lake DeSmet with kokanee salmon to evaluate if the Pacific fish will thrive and to provide anglers with deep-water fishing opportunities….
NEWS BRIEFS for Friday, May 17, 2019
Wyoming treasurer seeks White House support for increasing uranium production CHEYENNE (WNE) – Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier on Tuesday sent letters to President Donald J. Trump and other key officials asking them to advance “stable and secure” domestic uranium…
Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as…
Tyresha Hale to be a featured soloist in upcoming performance
“Anatomy of a Symphony” is the theme of the free Spring Concert of the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra to be presented Thursday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony will be the focus of that…
Local National Guard unit to deploy
The Wyoming Army National Guard will say farewell to soldiers in Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment on Tuesday, May 28 at 2 p.m. before they deploy to Kosovo. Gov. Mark Gordon, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, and the Wyoming…