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Month: May 2019

Willie Mack Garza joins Wyoming Cowboy Football staff

This information courtesy of GoWyo.com. Laramie, Wyo. (May 21, 2019) — Wyoming head football coach Craig Bohl announced on Tuesday that Willie Mack Garza is joining the Cowboy coaching staff as safeties coach.  Garza had previously coached with Bohl at North…

Fatal Injury Crash South of Rexburg Claims One

On May 21, 2019, at approximately 1:26 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on US20, at milepost 328, near the south edge of Rexburg, Idaho. Wendell B. Orr, 77, of St. Anthony, ID., was driving westbound on US20…

USDOT announces $16 million in infrastructure grants to three airports in Wyoming

According to a May 15, 2019, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) press release, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the intent to award $779 million in supplemental federal infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and…

New Forever Stamps Feature Wyoming Segment of the Snake River silhouetting the Grand Tetons

BEND, OR — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates America’s Wild and Scenic Rivers – those deemed outstandingly remarkable for their fish and wildlife, geology, recreation and cultural or historical significance – with 12 new Forever stamps. Each stamp in…

Wyoming man dies in rafting accident on the Snake River

MOOSE, WY— Grand Teton National Park rangers responded to a fatal rafting accident  Tuesday, May 21, on the Snake River. A Grand Teton Lodge Company scenic float raft on a training trip hit a log snag and got tangled. The…

Lincoln County All-State Lists

Lincoln County All-State Lists The Spring season is in the books and so are the selections and finishes for those high school athletes earning All-State honors. Here is the list of all Lincoln County athletes who made the list. Track…

Veterans Program in Jeopardy to Continue for July 4th Celebration in Kemmerer

The Kemmerer/Diamondville Fireworks Committee has put on a memorable program honoring the veterans and fireworks show every Fourth of July for the last five years, but needs volunteers for this year’s program to keep the tradition alive. The fireworks show…

Emma, Oliver Most Popular Wyoming Newborn Names

Emma was again the newborn name Wyoming parents chose most often for girls in 2018 while Oliver was the top selection for boys, according to Vital Statistics Services, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Emma was the most…

UW Trustees Select Theobald as Acting President

University of Wyoming Vice President for Finance and Administration Neil Theobald has been chosen to serve as the university’s acting president. During a special teleconference meeting today (Monday), the UW Board of Trustees unanimously selected Theobald from among three finalists…