Active COVID cases up by 67 Friday
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased Friday with the reporting of 232 new laboratory-confirmed cases. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said in addition to the new confirmed…
Delegation bills aim to block moratorium
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s trio of delegates in Washington have introduced legislation to block the Biden administration from ordering a moratorium on new federal leases to energy companies. Three bills swiftly prepared…
Hundreds gather as Gaetz, Trump Jr. criticize Cheney
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Hundreds of residents gathered in front of the Wyoming State Capitol on Thursday to protest Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s recent vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, an event…
Active COVID cases fall by 192
Lincoln County with less than 50 active cases By The Wyoming News Exchange An increase of more than 250 reported coronavirus recoveries Thursday helped push the number of active cases in the state below 1,300. The Wyoming Department of Health,…
Jackson stabbing case sent to district court
JACKSON (WNE) — Teton County Circuit Court Judge James Radda heard police testimony Jan. 14 that convinced him there is enough evidence for Riley Sills to be arraigned in felony court for a Dec. 30 alleged stabbing. Sills is in…
Legislature looks at seat belt law change
◆ SF 11, allows for primary enforcement of seat belt law. By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — From 2018 to 2019, seat belt usage in the United States went up by 1.1%. But in…
Ammo shortage continues into 2021
◆ ‘Starting to get better, but not a huge improvement.’ By Zac Taylor Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming news Exchange CODY — There are some good signs during what has been a nearly year-long shortage in ammunition. At stores, handfuls of…
Legislative committees to review variety of bills this week
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After adjourning from its one-day virtual session last Tuesday, the Wyoming Legislature will quickly resume its work starting this week, with nearly every legislative committee set to meet…
UW to identify $20 million in cuts
CASPER (WNE) — The University of Wyoming is aiming to find $15-20 million to cut from academic programs by July, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Anne Alexander told the Board of Trustees in a work session Friday….
No charges will be filed in Riverton shooting death
RIVERTON (WNE) — No charges will be filed in the November homicide that resulted in the death of Lisa Pitt, 39, of Riverton, Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun said Friday. Pitt died of a “single perforating gunshot wound” to the trunk, according…