Bill would take away UW’s gun rules
• Legislation would nullify court case, allow concealed carry at athletic events By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — At least 14 legislators are backing a bill that would prevent the University of Wyoming from regulating…
Elk hit by train near Dingle in Bear Lake County
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. DINGLE – In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 9, a train collided with a small group of elk near Dingle in Bear Lake County…
Visser repeats as Wyoming Gatorade Cross-Country Runner of the Year
Peter Visser has been named the Wyoming Gatorade Cross-Country Runner of the Year. The Star Valley High School junior has now won the award for the second time after dominating the Wyoming 3A state championships and helping propel the Braves…
Renovation Work Underway on St. George Utah Temple
The first phase of the renovation of the historic St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is underway in southern Utah. Twentieth-century additions on the north and west sides of the building have been…
Man, woman arrested after SWAT situation in Idaho Falls
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. Photo: Dakoda Harris and Stephanie Harris IDAHO FALLS — On Feb. 8, shortly after 10 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers attempted to stop Dakoda Harris, who had four…
Experts: Legislature will need to spend money to save money
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With the state Legislature’s budget session set to begin this week, lawmakers will likely spend hours debating how to address the state’s projected revenue shortfall. Yet some state…
Wyoming News Briefs: February 10, 2020
School district sued over playground injury CHEYENNE (WNE) — Laramie County School District 1 and playground equipment companies are being sued for negligence that allegedly caused an 11-year-old Cheyenne girl to suffer a fractured spinal vertebrae. Scott Hunter and Heather…
Governor Gordon Features Kemmerer Coal Mine Manager During State of State Address
During his 2020 State of the State Address on Monday, February 10, 2020, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon recognized Rob Piippo, the General Manager of Kemmerer Operations Coal Mine. The recognition came as the Governor discussed coal and natural resources in…
Watch Live: 2020 Wyoming State of the State Address
The 2020 Wyoming Legislative session begins today, Monday, February 10 in Cheyenne. It is a shorter budget session year, with education funding and coal once again expected to be some of the hot topics of conversation. The session will begin…
New businesses join the Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Black, Director of the Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce, says there are several new businesses in the area that have joined the chamber. She says they recently had a ribbon cutting ceremony for a business called Better Body Works….