Department Seeks Mental Health, Substance Use Survey Responses
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites residents to share their thoughts and opinions about community-based mental health and substance use disorder services through an online survey. The survey is part of an overall statewide assessment effort meant to help…
Measles Vaccination Remains Important for Wyoming Residents
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says increased cases of measles in some areas of the United States show why vaccination is important, but extra vaccine doses or boosters for state residents are not currently needed. There has not…
Seven Wyoming high school students are U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalists
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon today announced that seven Wyoming high school students are semifinalists for the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. “The achievements of these seven Wyoming students deserve recognition, reflecting academic and artistic success, leadership, and…
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Laramie bar owner killed in crash LARAMIE (WNE) — Michael Hopkins, co-owner of the Buckhorn Bar and Parlor in downtown Laramie, has died following a car crash north of Medicine Bow. He was one of two people killed in the…
Pattie Layser Greater Yellowstone Creative Writing & Journalism Fellowship Winner Announced
Melodie Edwards of Laramie is the recipient of the Wyoming Arts Council’s 2019 Pattie Layser Greater Yellowstone Creative Writing & Journalism Fellowship for her entry, “Predators as Eco-Engineers.” Honorable mentions were given to Betsy Bernfeld of Wilson and Jeffrey Lockwood…
Wyoming Treasurer Denies Accusation
CHEYENNE – Wyoming State Treasurer Curtis E. Meier on Tuesday denied accusations that he made threats to members of the State’s Human Resource Division last month. “Let me be clear: I unequivocally deny that I made any threat,” Meier said….
Male Adult Arrested for Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 16
Bonneville County Sheriff deputies began an investigation involving 30-year-old Timothy A. Brewer of Idaho Falls who was reported to have had inappropriate contact with a female under the age of 16. Deputies found information that Brewer, who worked for a…
UW faculty asks for explanation on Nichols
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — University of Wyoming faculty leaders are proposing a resolution that criticizes the school’s board for its silence on the decision not to renew President Laurie Nichols’ contract and calls…
Deployment Ceremony for Army Guard Soldiers in May
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Army National Guard will say farewell to soldiers in the 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery on May 8 at 4:30 p.m., before they deploy to the Middle East. Gov. Mark Gordon, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter,…
NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Sheridan student injured by bus dies SHERIDAN (WNE) — A Sheridan student has died as a result of injuries suffered after being pulled under a school bus April 22. After several days spent in a coma due to brain injuries, 6-year-old…