South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation (SLCEDC) announces a New Committee Name
KEMMERER, Wyo. – The SLCEDC has announced a name change for their sub-committee tasked with directing and working with their Economic Development Liaison – Stephen P. Allen. The SLCEDCs’ purpose is to promote the economic development efforts of South Lincoln…
Tax season scams target vulnerable, play on emotion
By Shelby Kruse The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Fraud and scams are exceptionally common and criminally underreported according to Tom Lacock, associate state director for communications and state advocacy at AARP. Scammers ramp up their efforts…
UW researchers document continuing wage gap in Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A new study by University of Wyoming economists Anne Alexander and Chian Jones Ritten shows Wyoming’s gender wage gap persists, to the detriment of the state’s families and economy. Their report, “The Wage Gap in Wyoming in…
(Video) – Lady Braves on the road against Rock Springs
The Lady Braves (10-7) will be going for the road varsity sweep as they face the Rock Springs Tigers (5-10) on Saturday afternoon with a 3:30 tip time. Join the SVI Crew at 3:10 for the First Bank of Wyoming…
Fatalities on Wyoming roads tally 16 for 2023
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Feb. 4 crash brought the number of fatalities on Wyoming roadways so far this year to 16, the highest number in that time frame in recent years….
Government coal mandate hits free-market hurdle
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com A legislative effort to prop up the coal industry is hitting free-market headwinds. The 2020 measure mandated that utilities looking to close coal-fired power plants first try to retrofit the facilities with carbon capture technology. Black Hills Energy,…
Shriner’s Cutter Chariot Races raise funds for children with medical needs
◆ Shriner’s races are scheduled for February 11 and 12. Star Valley’s All American Cutter Chariot Race Association is hosting the annual Shriner’s Chariot races Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12 on the track west of Afton at 1489…
Bar and grill liquor license phaseout bill advances
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —The Wyoming Legislature is one step closer to addressing liquor license limitations throughout the state. A bill that would gradually increase the number of bar and grill liquor licenses available in…
Border wall funding bill fails following heated debate
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE — Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs) doesn’t consider himself a racist, bigot or xenophobe. In the majority floor leader’s office just off the Wyoming Senate gallery last week, he said that part of the promise of…
Abortion bill legal questions swirl
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Several anti-abortion lawmakers spoke on the House floor Monday against a bill to increase restrictions around the service in Wyoming, saying they are worried the bill could actually work…