Fire restrictions announced for Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Commission noted the “extreme danger” from drought conditions in the announcement released just after 12 Noon. “Effective, July 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., until further notice of the Board, Stage one Fire Restrictions, including any open fire…
State could have more flexibility with COVID funds
By Katie Roenigk Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — The reduction in revenue Wyoming has experienced over the past year may allow the state to use federal COVID-19 relief money more freely. The United States Department of the…
Man who walked up to Old Faithful while waving flag sentenced to jail
JACKSON (WNE) — A Yellowstone tourist who was a little too jacked up on America while visiting last summer recently wrapped up jail time earned for antics that involved flag waving and a coonskin hat near the cone of the…
Tribal leaders eye mascot ban, tuition discount
By Nate Perez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Northern Arapaho Business Council leaders Jordan Dresser and Boniface Ridgley traveled June 28 to Colorado to take part in a signing ceremony for laws offering in-state tuition to students…
Sheriff’s office investigates after woman reports being attacked while hiking
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PRESTON (KSL.com) —- Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who a 35-year-old Utah woman said assaulted her while hiking in the Willow Flat area on…
UW faculty stretched thin after latest budget cuts
◆ Trustees finalize $16. 5 million in cuts. Additional cuts coming associated with a reduction in Legislature’s block grant. By Daniel Bendtsen WyoFile.com/WNE The University of Wyoming will enter the 2022 fiscal year with a wide array of new financial…
Governor and Secretary of State Invite NRA to Relocate in Wyoming
The following is a release from Office of Governor Mark Gordon – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation…
Supreme Court won’t hear coal port lawsuit
By the Gillette News Record staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE – Gov. Mark Gordon calls a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to not take up a lawsuit challenging Washington state’s denial of a coal export terminal “extremely frustrating.”…
Rock Church Summer Theater is back for 2021 with an exciting show
◆ 80’s-inspired musical takes the stage starting this week. The 2021 Rock Church Summer Theater in Auburn, WY will feature the situational comedy “Roos Ruse or Of Mice and Turkeys”, starting July 2. Kristen Bringhurst, Acting Director spoke with SVI…
(Video) – The Vocalist Wildcard Concert is TONIGHT
◆ Past winners and potential future winners take the stage ahead of August competition. As The Vocalist has grown and evolved since the prestigious singing competition began in 2016, an event was created to feature past winners. That event has…