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….
NEWS BRIEFS for Friday, May 17, 2019
Wyoming treasurer seeks White House support for increasing uranium production CHEYENNE (WNE) – Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier on Tuesday sent letters to President Donald J. Trump and other key officials asking them to advance “stable and secure” domestic uranium…
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…
Tyresha Hale to be a featured soloist in upcoming performance
“Anatomy of a Symphony” is the theme of the free Spring Concert of the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra to be presented Thursday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony will be the focus of that…
Local National Guard unit to deploy
The Wyoming Army National Guard will say farewell to soldiers in Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment on Tuesday, May 28 at 2 p.m. before they deploy to Kosovo. Gov. Mark Gordon, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, and the Wyoming…