NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, May 23, 2019
Wyoming unemployment rate dips in April CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Tuesday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7% in March to 3.6% in April. Wyoming’s…
20th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure in Wilson
he 20th annual Run & Ride for the Cure will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am in Wilson, Wyoming. This duathlon fundraiser supports the Cancer Patient Support Fund at St. John’s Hospital Foundation. Race day consists of a…
Yellowstone and the Tetons Revealed as One of America’s Ultimate Road Trips
Geotab Research Analyzes and Ranks 50 Iconic Routes Monument Valley Trails is crowned America’s ultimate road trip as it scores first place with an overall score of 92/100 Meanwhile, Route 66 fails to live up to its legendary status, placing…
Lincoln County Tax Payment Agreement
Lincoln County has moved forward with a tax payment agreement for the Westmoreland Mining operations in Kemmerer. The national company declared bankruptcy in 2018. Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly, said the LLC company now operating the mine under the bankruptcy…
Skier Apologizes for Forcing Rescue
By Emily Mieure Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Instead of hiring an attorney and fighting federal charges for ducking a rope during high avalanche danger, Andrew Richards offered up guilty pleas and an apology. The 24-year-old…
Sharing a message of love through music
This week members of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Alpine are making final preparations for missionary service. Thursday, May 30, 19 members of the congregation will board a plane and join up with three missionary volunteers from the Midwest….
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…
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…