TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Should the legal age to purchase and use tobacco increase to 21?
Should the legal age to purchase and possess tobacco in Wyoming increase from 18 to 21? That’s the question Duke & Dahl posed to radio listeners during the Weekday Wake-up on Swift 98 and The Spur. The questions comes after…
Airplane museum opens in Cokeville
Norman Freeman, of Cokeville, has been collecting model airplanes since he was a young boy and decided to get serious about collecting in 1975. His wife, Charlotte, opened her Little Church of Nativities and didn’t have room for his airplanes….
Gillette woman sought in international meth ring arrested
GILLETTE (WNE) — A 40-year-old Gillette woman who has been on the run from federal law enforcement for the last six months is now in custody. Billie Jo Adams, also known as Billie Jo Reynolds, was arrested on warrants at…
Riverton man extradited in 36-year-old murder
RIVERTON (WNE) — A Riverton man indicted Sept. 23 on first-degree murder charges has been extradited to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where pleaded “not guilty” Dec. 12. The murder case is 36 years old. Willie C. Moore, 61, was arrested by the…
Department changes transportation payments for students
By Daniel McArdle The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Several Wyoming school districts have begun reimbursing parents who have to transport their children to bus stops for just one round trip daily rather than two after the Wyoming…
2020 could be a big year for Wyoming wind
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Onshore wind energy capacity in the U.S. has continued to climb, reaching over 100 gigawatts in 2019 — enough energy to power about 32 million homes. Despite being a prime spot for…
Most Common Fitness Mistakes People Make
Getting in shape is a constant goal for many, but it does require a lot of commitment and persistence. There’s also a ton of information about exercise that you may not know when you first adopt an active lifestyle. Learn…
Students win award for film on missing, murdered indigenous people
By Chris Aadland Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange FORT WASHAKIE — What started out as a summer opportunity for students to learn about filmmaking has turned into awards, increased awareness and future projects. A handful of students at Fort…
Local elementary student donates funds for LCSD2 autism library
◆ Check for $268 presented to Superintendent Matt Erickson. By Nathan Wescott LCSD2 Special Services Director Gus Hepworth, a fourth grader from Osmond Elementary School, presented a donation of $268 to Superintendent Matt Erickson for the purpose of adding books…
WWCC president plans listening session for Star Valley
◆ Dr. Kim Dale will be in Star Valley on January 15. Western Wyoming Community College’s new President, Dr. Kim Dale, will meet with community members on Wednesday, January 15 from 6-7 p.m. at the Lincoln County School District 2…