Afton Man Arrested on Charges of Child Abuse
An Afton man has been arrested and charges filed in the investigation of a child abuse case. Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred said Ty Putnam was formally charged on January 17, 2019 with two counts of child abuse and three…
Exciting News with the KDCA Chamber of Commerce
Hometown Floral was named “Business of the Month” by Ellen Potter, Chairman of the KDCA (Kemmerer/Diamondville Community Area) Chamber of Commerce. “One of the reasons [Hometown Floral] was chosen as business of the month is because they are really tuned…
Shopko Files For Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 2 Stores in Wyoming
Shopko Stores, headquartered near Green Bay Wisconsin, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is making plans to close 38 store locations across the country. The company says excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure are forcing it to seek protection from…
Wyoming House Passes Statewide Lodging Tax
The following is a press release form the office of Rep. Albert Sommers The Wyoming House of Representatives passed a Statewide Lodging Tax, delivering on one of the Majority’s promises to modernize the tax structure without increasing taxes on Wyoming…
University of Wyoming MBA Program Ranked Among “Best Online MBA Programs” By US News & World Report
The following is a press release from the University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming Online MBA was ranked as a top program in US News & World Report’s 2019 Best Online MBA Programs Report. Wyoming’s national ranking is based on several factors…
Swift Creek High School is Expanding
Story by: Richelle Primm Swift Creek High School is bigger than it has ever been before. Tyler Jack, principal of Swift Creek, said they’ve added 13 more students just this semester. He also said how the school will be acquiring…
Total lunar eclipse set for Sunday, January 20
Sunday, January 20, pending cloud cover, you will have the chance to view the last total lunar eclipse of the decade. The phenomena will be visible over all of North America. The January 20 event will be the first total…
Wyoming named in “52 Places to Go in 2019”
Women’s empowerment and western charm led to Wyoming’s recognition as one of the top destinations to visit in The New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2019.” The announcement came shortly after the Wyoming Office of Tourism kicked off…
Wyoming Army National Guard recognizes outstanding members
Members of the Wyoming National Guard were recognized for their outstanding service during 2018 at the Outstanding Solider and Airman of the Year banquet, Jan. 12. The following individuals were recognized for their leadership, military bearing, knowledge of military customs,…
Governor asks for $21 million to diversify economy, protect wildlife and ag lands and help communities
Governor Mark Gordon has requested that $21 million be added to the supplemental budget to launch coal-based generation technology, protect wildlife and state lands from invasive species and predation, and better support local governments. Governor Gordon is scheduled to testify…