New superintendent backs trans athlete bill
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Newly-appointed State Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder said he considers transgender identities a symptom of societal issues, as he spoke Monday in support of the Fairness in…
Couple receives more than $100,000 in unclaimed funds
PINEDALE (WNE) — The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office issued a check to a couple from rural Sublette County this month for over $100,000. According to a release from the office, the couple held a savings…
Bill banning early release of mugshots advances
JACKSON (WNE) — In a world of rapid sharing online, the Wyoming Legislature is considering a bill that may protect those charged with a crime from the harsh court of public opinion. State lawmakers heard testimony Monday on a proposed…
Troopers make thousands of stops despite staff shortage
By Margaret O’Hara The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — In its 2021 year-in-review press release earlier this month, the Wyoming Highway Patrol recognized thousands of stops in the past year while acknowledging significant staffing shortages within the organization….
Gas prices rise 5 cents in last week
CHEYENNE (WNE) – Wyoming gas prices have risen 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.37 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com‘s daily survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Gas prices in Wyoming are 10.4 cents per gallon higher…
Jessica Brenton And The Rise Of Wyoming Women’s Wrestling
With women’s wrestling on the rise across not only the country but the world as a whole, Wyoming may soon be next in line to acclimate the sport into the state-wide high school athletics program. Officially, the state would…
Upton Bobcats Coach Joe Samuelson Talks 20-1 Season
“It’s a great day to be a Bobcat” The phrase is popular among the Upton school district and as coach Joe Samuelson points out, it has never been more appropriate than it is now. Coming off the heels of a…
Jackson Broncs Basketball Recap
It was a rough weekend for the Jackson faithful on both the boys and girls side of things. With an 0-4 outing over the course of Friday and Saturday, the girls dropped to 2-15 on the season and have now…
Medicaid expansion bill not introduced; issue not dead
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —Lawmakers in the House failed to introduce a bill on the floor by Friday’s deadline that would have expanded Medicaid coverage for Wyoming residents. But that doesn’t mean the…