NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, July 11, 2019
Black Hills wind farm, energy program plans approved CHEYENNE (WNE) — Plans for a new wind farm and a renewable energy program for large-scale energy users have been approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commission, Black Hills Energy announced Wednesday….
‘The People’s Building’ is reopened for business
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Before Wednesday’s grand reopening of the newly renovated state Capitol, one would be forgiven if they didn’t believe the four-year, multi-million-dollar project would result in something spectacular. So…
Lummis Announces Run for U.S. Senate, Pledges to Stand ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ with President Trump to Fight for WY
Cheyenne, Wyoming – Pledging to stand ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with President Donald Trump to enact a conservative agenda that will benefit Wyoming families, Wyoming businesses, and Wyoming communities, former U.S. Congressman Cynthia Lummis announced she is running for the U.S. Senate today….
Court clears way for Raptor Center expansion
By Allie Gross Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A district court judge has affirmed the county’s approval of the Teton Raptor Center’s expansion plans despite a legal challenge from neighbors. “This opinion from the district court…
BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Central Fire Department
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Central Fire Department yesterday, part of BLM’s effort to respond to rural wildland fires by giving excess equipment and supplies to local…
Wyoming Director of Transportation Testifies Before the Senate on Highway Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed Luke Reiner, director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, to the committee. Reiner was testifying before the committee at…
Wyoming State Museum exhibit celebrates Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In 2019, Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years of campaigning for wildfire prevention awareness. To commemorate the inter-agency wildfire prevention efforts that represent Smokey’s message on the ground, replicas of historic Smokey Bear portraits by artist Rudolph Wendelin…
Star Valley Mud Rally raises over $9,000 for Metge family
By Dahl Erickson, SVI Media Photos by Heather Geranen The American people like a spectacle. From the rocket’s red glare to muscle cars and the stars and stripes. As a group, we like big events made from simple concepts….
Laramie Attorney Appointed President-Elect of Wyoming State Bar
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Bar announced today that Laramie attorney Kelly M. Neville has been appointed to serve as its President-Elect effective immediately. Torrington attorney Nathaniel S. Hibben had been previously serving as the organization’s President-Elect prior to being…
Senate passes legislation to honor Christa McAuliffe
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., applauded the Senate for passing the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act on Tuesday night. Enzi introduced the bipartisan legislation with Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, both D-N.H., in order to create a…