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Month: May 2019

Governor Gordon Announces New members of his Staff

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is continuing to build out his team to serve Wyoming. Today, he is announcing that Michael Pearlman will be his new communications director, Pearlman replaces Rachel Girt who has moved back to the private…

Flags to be Flown at Half Mast Wednesday

Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day….

(Video): Dr. Todd Haderlie of Star Valley Health

This video of Dr. Todd Haderlie is part of Health Topics Tuesday, a sponsored health care segment from Star Valley Health.

7 Safety Tips for Your Next Camping Trip

Camping is a great way to disconnect from the rest of the world and bask in nature’s many offerings. To properly enjoy your trip, it’s important to follow the correct safety protocols. We’ve created a list of seven safety tips…

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DO NOT PLAYLIST: “Release Me” by Def Leppard

Even the all time greats sometimes come up with something that making you raise your eyebrows in wonder and shock. That is the case for today’s Do Not Playlist, as we feature the great Def Leppard.  A group known for…

K-D Joint Powers Board flushing hydrants, may discolor water

The Kemmerer-Diamondville Joint Powers Board will be flushing fire hydrants the week of May 13 through May 17 throughout the City of Kemmerer and Town of Diamondville. Brent McClarnon, director of the JPB, said resident’s water may appear cloudy and…

Latest Updates About the Kemmerer Coal Mine and What You Can Do to Help

City Administrator Brian Muir met with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and county commissioners to discuss action plans to advocate the operation of the coal mine in Kemmerer. Muir said the city of Kemmerer and other officials are hoping to change…

LDS Church Expresses Support for ‘Fairness for All’ Approach

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is deeply concerned that the ongoing conflicts between religious liberty and LGBT rights is poisoning our civil discourse, eroding the free exercise of religion and preventing diverse Americans of good will from…

Coal Power Expected to Fall over Summer

CASPER — The amount of electricity coming from coal this summer will likely fall as natural gas and renewable power creep into coal’s territory, according to the Energy Information Administration, an independent federal agency that tracks energy data and forecasts…

Cloud Peak Files for Bankruptcy

GILLETTE — Cloud Peak Energy’s bankruptcy filing Friday afternoon may be the beginning of the end for the Gillette-based coal producer. Unlike previous Powder River Basin coal bankruptcies, Cloud Peak seems to be looking to shed debt and sell its…