Charges pending against boys who allegedly threatened school
GILLETTE (WNE) — Charges are pending against two teen boys who allegedly threatened their school Tuesday. In a private Snapchat, a 15-year-old boy indicated he was going to “shoot up” Campbell County High School, said Police Sgt. Jay Johnson. The…
Governor’s Challenge on Biden Administration’s Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Leads to Pause
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has responded to Tuesday’s decision by a federal court in Georgia that temporarily blocks President Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors. The Governor and Attorney General joined Wyoming in a coalition challenging…
Pinedale Ranger District Seeking Comment
The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Elk Ridge Complex Rangeland Supplementation Project. The Forest is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on the analysis from now…
BYU-Idaho student dies after being hit by a vehicle
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – REXBURG — A Brigham Young University-Idaho student has died after being hit by a vehicle in Rexburg Monday night. Briggs Robert Kline, 22, died Thursday at Eastern Idaho…
EMS Merger to Deliver Unprecedented 911 Service and Care to Star Valley
Star Valley Health EMS, Thayne EMS, and Alpine EMS have agreed to merge into one operating entity and partner together to deliver unprecedented 911 service and care throughout the Star Valley. The agreement pools each entity’s resources together to provide…
Jeff England elected Chair of USTelecom’s Leadership Committee
December 3, 2021, Thayne, WY- Jeff England, Vice President and CFO of Silver Star Communications, has been elected to serve another term on the USTelecom Board of Directors. He will also serve as Chair of USTelecom’s Leadership Committee, comprised of…
Wyoming coal prices soar
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Utilities are back in the market for coal. Powder River Basin coal is known for its stability. Over the last decade, even as the industry contracted, its weekly spot…
Governor Appoints Judge John Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John G. Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Fenn’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of Justice Michael Davis. Fenn has served as District Court Judge in the Fourth…
Winter Wildlife Closures to Begin on Bridger-Teton
Western Wyo., December 1, 2021– The Bridger-Teton National Forest is stressing the importance of winter wildlife closure areas. December 1, 2021 all the winter closure areas are in effect except areas north of the Gros Ventre Road on the Jackson…
Budget work begins with governor’s ‘frugal’ $2.3B proposal
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Joint Appropriations Committee will begin reviewing Gov. Mark Gordon’s budget proposal this week as the Legislature prepares its own priorities for the upcoming budget session that begins Feb. 14. Both Gordon and legislative leadership have…