Enzi, Barrasso cosponsor bill to permanently prevent future government shutdowns
The following is a press release from Sen. Mike Enzi’s office U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., along with seven other senators, introduced legislation Friday, January 11, that would permanently prevent the federal government from shutting down…
National guard soldiers gear up for combat lifesaving
About 40 artillerymen assigned to the Wyoming Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion 2/300 Field Artillery Battalion, Forward, spent 40 hours this week learning how to keep one another alive in the event of a combat casualty while deployed…
Avalanche claims life near Togwotee Pass
A snowmobiler killed in an avalanche on Wednesday, January 9 near Togwotee Pass has been identified as Cody Christopherson, 29, of Wisconsin. Christopherson was part of a three-rider group recreating in the area at the time of the snow slide….
Explosion leads to drug arrest
Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at approximately 6:05 p.m. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded with Idaho Falls Fire Personnel to the 6700 block of Jennifer Lane to an explosion inside a residence. As emergency personnel arrived they found broken windows and…
WSGS launches interactive geologic hazards map of Wyoming
WSGS Launches Interactive Geologic Hazards Map of Wyoming The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has developed a new online interactive map that will make researching earthquakes, landslides, and other geologic hazards that occur in Wyoming a little easier. Geologic hazards…
8 Things to Do at Yellowstone in The Winter
Wintertime in Yellowstone National Park is something special. Due to the cold temperatures, fewer crowds visit the popular site making it a more secluded vacation spot. If you’re looking for a luxury getaway with fun-filled activities this season, Yellowstone is…
Governor Gordon outlines plan for fiscal discipline, economic development & improving Wyoming people’s quality of life in first State of the State
From the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Governor Mark Gordon outlined his administration’s priorities for fiscal discipline, economic development, and improving Wyoming people’s quality of life in his State of the State Address to the 65th Wyoming Legislature on January…
Trooper survives close call
A state trooper is counting his lucky stars this week after a close call near Rawlins. Monday, January 7, 2019, around 1:40 p.m. a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision. The collision occurred at milepost 4 on…
Bear Lake Memorial Continues Plans for New MRI
By: Julie Dockstader Heaps Administrators at nationally recognized Bear Lake Memorial are continuing fundraising efforts for a new MRI as part of larger efforts to expand hospital facilities. “We’ve been fundraising for an MRI for the past year,” Tracy…
Former Senior Center Director Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement
By Bryon Glathar Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A former director for Uinta Senior Citizens, Inc. has been sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars during her time overseeing the Evanston and Bridger Valley senior…