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Month: April 2022

Wind storm takes down iconic Spud Drive-In screen

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – Jeannette Boner, EastIdahoNews.com DRIGGS — As the winds topped 55 mph last night, the force of the storm brought down the iconic Spud Drive-In screen. Tuesday morning, as…

Judge: Blue can’t practice medicine in Teton County — for now

By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Thursday hearing dealt a blow to Dr. Brent Blue’s ability to practice medicine in Teton County, at least for now. Judge Steven Sharpe presided over a March…

Gordon announces in Buffalo he will seek second term

By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon announced his reelection bid Monday, offering an upbeat message after a first term dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges. “I do believe that Wyoming…

Judge rules commissioners lacked authority for horse racing resolution

By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — A district judge has ruled that the Campbell County Commissioners exceeded their authority when they passed a resolution last year revoking previous resolutions that approved off-track betting operations….

Interviews

April 5: Dir. Brian Nesvik, Wyoming G&F

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$75,000 grant to assist import-impacted small manufacturers

As of April 2022, TAAF has funding opportunities for a limited number of Wyoming manufacturers, with applications for grant funding currently being accepted on a first come, first served basis. The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program is a…

Man dies after high-speed chase

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 66-year-old man died Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that crossed from Wyoming into northern Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol said. At about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, the Colorado State Patrol began pursuing the vehicle, which was…

Wyoming prepares to ‘electrify’ roadways

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Patrick Lawson of Riverton was in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model S 100D Ludicrous between Rawlins and Laramie on Interstate 80 last week, but it was the car that was doing the driving. “It’s…

Skier rescued off Mount Owen

JACKSON (WNE) — A backcountry skier who spent the night on the East Prong of Mount Owen was rescued by helicopter Friday morning in a short-haul operation by Grand Teton National Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue. The…

Deputy shot, suspect killed after robbery at LCCC

CHEYENNE (WNE) — A sheriff’s deputy is in the hospital and a suspect has been killed following a call to the authorities about an alleged robbery of a student at Laramie County Community College, local officials said Saturday night. Earlier…