UW expects 20% enrollment drop
—————- By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming is expecting to have about 1,900 fewer students enroll this fall than were enrolled at the university in fall 2019. UW had 6,212 undergraduates…
Man charged with multiple sex crimes
————- GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man is accused of multiple counts of sexually assault and abusing two girls in Gillette over several years, and a mother has been charged with promoting prostitution for allegedly setting up her daughter to…
Budget Cuts Approved by Governor Gordon total more than $250 Million
Governor signs Executive Order to consolidate Human Resources Personnel for additional savings CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced deep budget cuts for the current two-year budget cycle totaling more than $250 million, or nearly 10% of the state’s…
Sweetwater commissioners pass on mask resolution
—————— GREEN RIVER (WNE) — Responding to a recent increase in COVID-19 infections, the Sweetwater County commissioners debated a resolution mandating people visiting county buildings to wear masks while inside, ultimately passing it back to the county’s human resources office….
Sublette County rejects Bondurant resort proposal
———————— By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — An upscale resort that would have nearly doubled the population of Bondurant was denied Tuesday by Sublette County commissioners who said the high-end guest ranch didn’t square…
Riverton to add direct flight service to Denver
————– RIVERTON (WNE) — Amid worries about air-service cutbacks due to state and local budget reductions, Riverton Regional Airport instead will have its own daily, non-stop flight to and from Denver beginning Aug. 1. “That’s awesome,” Fremont Air Service Team…
Man accused of hitting wife with hammer
EVANSTON (WNE) — An Evanston man was arrested on charges of domestic battery and aggravated assault and battery early on the morning of Monday, July 6, after allegedly hitting his wife in the head with a hammer. John Rasmussen was…
COVID-19 Interruption Fund closes as demand exceeds expectations
◆ While the Interruption Fund has closed, the Business Council expects to open Ongoing Relief Fund to eligible businesses in mid-July. By Ron Gullberg Strategic Partnerships Director Wyoming Business Council Wyoming small business owners’ demand for COVID-19 Business Relief Interruption…
Star Valley High School Alum named to James Wilson Fellows Class of 2020
◆ Justin Miller recognized for his prowess. Justin Miller, a 2011 graduate of Star Valley High School and son of Bryan and Jan Miller of Freedom, has been named as a member of the James Wilson Fellows Class of 2020….
WYDOT offers update on Jackson/Hoback road constrution projects
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has several projects underway in the Jackson area. Here is a brief update of the work going on in Teton County. • Snake River South/Jackson South Work is continuing on the second half of…