Wyoming kids rank 18th in survey
• State ranked on 16 factors including education, health By Allison Allsop Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An annual survey revealed that child well-being in Wyoming has improved compared to other states, but advocates say…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for May 2024
The following is a news release from the offices of Yellowstone National Park – MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The park hosted 522,450 recreation visits in May 2024, up 15% from May 2023 (454,262 recreation visits). This May’s visitation showed…
Jackson pedestrian hit by vehicle in critical condition
JACKSON (WNE) — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle last week remains in critical condition in an East Idaho hospital. The driver, a Jackson resident who has not been identified, hit Jackson resident Francisco Rodriguez, 75, at 11:15 p.m….
Celebration of Life for William Crnkovich
A Celebration of Life for William Crnkovich will take place Saturday June 29, 2024 at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne. A burial will take place at 2 p.m. in Soda Springs, Idaho at the Fairview Cemetery located at 148 S….
Jonah Energy first oil company to earn honor for reclamation
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — As fickle spring weather finally settles over the high desert landscape of the Upper Green River Basin, carpets of Western yarrow and blue Lewis flax are starting to spread…
Wyoming Symphony Orchestra Hosts Spring Fund Drive to Usher in 75th Concert Season
The Wyoming Symphony Orchestra just wrapped the 2023-2024 season with the final concert, “Passage,” but the excitement is far from over. This spring, the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will introduce its commemorative 75th concert season with several surprises and exciting…
Barrasso Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after President Biden signed into law his bipartisan legislation to ban Russian uranium imports into the United States. “Today, we officially ended Russia’s chokehold on America’s uranium supply,”…
Standoff ends, suspect dead
By The Sheridan Press staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The suspect in the earlier shooting death of Sheridan Police Department Sgt. Nevada Krinkee is dead after more than 24 hours of negotiations. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation…
Bureau of Land Management releases draft proposal to update Western Solar Plan
By Zac Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday released a draft proposal to update its Western Solar Plan, a strategic roadmap for solar energy development that could make as much…
2024 Alpine Winter Jubilee is this weekend
The Town of Alpine’s annual Winter Jubilee takes place this weekend, January 26 and 27, with activities, food and fun for the entire family scheduled at various locations throughout the town. “Alpine’s Winter Jubilee debuted in 2013,” said Melody Leseberg,…