Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as…
Tyresha Hale to be a featured soloist in upcoming performance
“Anatomy of a Symphony” is the theme of the free Spring Concert of the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra to be presented Thursday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony will be the focus of that…
Gordon: UW should be leader on climate change
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — During a discussion with the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon said the university should tap its research capabilities, especially those at…
Two Star Valley students injured when bus heater hose splits
Two Lincoln County School District #2 students were injured the evening of Saturday, May 12 as the bus they were riding returned home from a field trip to Utah. Students had spent the morning participating in The Trills and Thrills…
(Audio Coverage) – SVHS at State Soccer
THURSDAY – The Lady Braves trailed 3-1 at the half to the 4A East champion Cheyenne Central Indians before Central blitzed Star Valley with five second-half goals for an 8-1 final. Katie Robinson scored the Lady Braves’ goal in the…
Kemmerer sidewalk to temporarily close; work progresses on US 189 bridge
The following is a press release form the Wyoming Department of Transportation The Wyoming Department of Transportation with contract crews from Lewis & Lewis will be temporarily closing the sidewalk over the viaduct bridge on US 189 through Kemmerer. As…
Wyoming Musicians Selected to Perform at Levitt Pavilion Denver
Wyoming Musicians Selected to Perform at Levitt Pavilion Denver The Wyoming Arts Council, in partnership with the Levitt Pavilion Denver, are pleased to announce the four Wyoming bands and musicians chosen to perform as part of the Levitt Pavilion Denver’s…
AG says Cities could Enroll in State Health Insurance Plan
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — State lawmakers are scrambling to adjust after a confidential attorney general’s opinion issued last week ruled that municipalities could choose to enroll in the state’s employee health insurance plan. …
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Wolf killing prompts call for outfitting permit revocation JACKSON (WNE) — Animal rights attorneys upset that a wolf was poached in Grand Teton National Park are arguing that a Kelly hunting outfitter’s permit to guide clients should be revoked. Humane…
Colorado police officer who held Jackson teen at gunpoint sued
By Emily Mieure Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A teenager held at gunpoint last summer by an off-duty police officer who assumed he had committed a crime is suing her for violating his civil rights. In…