Update: Teenage Boy Injured After Small Explosion Dies
Update: As a result of yesterday’s incident, the victim, a 14 year old boy, succumbed to his injuries at EIRMC shortly after arriving yesterday afternoon. So far, Deputies have determined the two boys were using powders and materials in a…
NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charge CHEYENNE (WNE) — A man charged with reckless vehicular homicide stemming from a 2018 wreck pleaded not guilty Monday in District Court. Lane Carter was charged in April with one felony count…
Wyoming Fallen Veterans Memorial in several communities
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Visitors and residents of several Wyoming communities’ may visit electronic memorials to fallen Wyoming military members. Kiosks presented by the Wyoming Veterans Commission, memorialize more than 75 Fallen Warriors with a Wyoming connection and who died in…
Cancellation of AMBER Alert
Both the victim and suspect have been located. They are being interviewed at this time. 5/21/2019 6:31 a.m. MST ***Update*** ***End of Update**** ACTIVE AMBER ALERT Sandra Janet Chavez Rios – Jerome,ID 05/20/2019 04:36 pm MST This is an activation…
University restarts CTE program
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE— The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted to restore its program that provides a teaching degree in career-and-technical education, formerly known as vocational education. The trustees eliminated the…
NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, May 20, 2019
Yellowstone unveils strategies for decision-making JACKSON (WNE) — The federal officials who oversee Yellowstone National Park unveiled last week five “strategic priorities” that will guide decision-making in the short and long terms. New Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly devised the conceptual…
UW Taps Food Science Expert as College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean
A food scientist, engineer and attorney who is internationally recognized for her expertise in food safety, processing and regulation has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Barbara Rasco, director of the joint…
Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as many…
Microsoft Spark Programs Donates $5,000 to Support Senior High Tech in Wyoming
CHEYENNE – The Microsoft Spark program will support AARP Wyoming’s Senior High Tech program through a $5,000 donation to foster the program’s expansion in Wyoming. The Senior High Tech program connects high school student service organizations with local residents age…
Lake DeSmet now home to kokanee salmon
By Floyd Whiting Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has stocked Lake DeSmet with kokanee salmon to evaluate if the Pacific fish will thrive and to provide anglers with deep-water fishing opportunities….