WSGS publishes new geological maps of some areas in Lincoln County
◆ Maps highlights the extent of the Greys River Fault. Provided by the Wyoming State Geological Survey The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) released five new geological maps of areas in southwestern and northwestern Wyoming. The agency published the 1:24,000-scale…
Snake River Bridge to have new load restrictions following inspection
◆ The Snake River Bridge is set for replacement starting in 2023. Load limits are in place on the Snake River Bridge, following a recent safety inspection. The bridge is located on WYO 22 near the intersection of WYO…
Wyoming recoveries outnumber confirmed cases of COVID-19
As of Sunday afternoon on June 7, the Wyoming Department of Health reported a total of 734 confirmed Coronavirus cases. The state reported an additional 213 probable cases. Probable cases are identified as people who had direct contact with a…
Thayne rest area to be closed
◆ WYDOT and state looking to cut expenses. The Star Valley rest area, located on U.S. Highway 89 just south of Thayne, will be among 10 rest areas around the state to close. The WYDOT rest area closures will take…
Wyoming Small Business Development Center advisers assist agribusinesses
◆ Funding available through economic disaster loans. Provided by UW Ag News Wyoming Small Business Development Center advisers across the state can help agribusiness owners applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. SBDC state director Jill Kline said advisers are helping…
Business Council launches $50M grant relief program at 10 a.m. on June 8
The Wyoming Business Council will open applications for the Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8. The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to independent Wyoming businesses who, as of March 31, 2020, employed 50 or fewer full-time employees. Visit wyobizrelief.org Monday after 10 a.m. to apply. The web…
LDS October Conference to be held virtually
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a letter from the First Presidency on Thursday June 4 stating that the semi-annual conference of the church would be held virtually once again as it was in April. The letter…
Governor instructs state agencies to prepare deeper budget reductions
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to Wyoming’s significant revenue shortfalls, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed state agencies to immediately take action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper cuts in the coming months. The reduction plan requires agencies to…