Peabody, Arch battle federal block of joint venture
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Over one year ago, two of the nation’s leading coal companies proposed a plan to form a joint venture and combine operations in Wyoming. The decision came as a…
Riverton clinic conducts nearly 10,000 coronavirus tests
————— RIVERTON (WNE) — Wind River Family and Community Health Care in Riverton has given nearly 10,000 COVID-19 tests and now averages more than 200 tests a day. As of June 30, Northern Arapaho Tribal health officer Dr. Paul Ebbert…
Travelers flocking to Bighorn National Forest
———————- By Stephen Dow Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — After months cooped up inside, travelers from across the country have made a beeline for the wide-open spaces of the Bighorn National Forest this spring. “One thing we’ve…
Blue Sky Music Camp held in Star Valley
—————– ◆ Tentative dates for next year’s camp are June 21-25, 2021. Blue Sky Annual Music Camp returned to Afton for a 3rd time June 22-26, 2020. With 41 students and nine faculty members involved, classes and performances were held…
Gillette College sports supporters disappointed by NWCCD decision
—————————— By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — On most days, having your car break down on the side of the interstate at 10 at night would be the worst part of your day. But…
NWCCD board approves athletic cuts
By Kristen Czaban The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — While dozens of residents from across Sheridan, Campbell and Johnson counties asked board members of the Northern Wyoming Community College District to reconsider the decision to cut athletics…
Grizzly bear relocated near Moran
Jackson– At the direction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated a sub-adult female grizzly bear on July 1, 2020. The bear was captured in association with livestock depredation on…
COVID-19 Cases in Star Valley Increases to 24, SVH Staff Test Positive
The cumulative number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased to 24 total in Star Valley this week. According to Star Valley Health, the new cases do include some hospital staff. According to updated information from Star Valley, their are currently…
Lawmakers hear grim fiscal news from CREG chair
———————— By Katie Roenigk Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange The state will enter a “cash negative situation” by the end of 2020 unless huge budget cuts are made, revenue experts told the Joint Appropriations Committee. A 7-10 percent cut…
Body of missing ISU professor found in Glacier National Park
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — The body of a missing Idaho State University music professor was found in Glacier National Park Wednesday afternoon, according to KTVH. George Calvin Adams, 77, was last seen Friday. The Pocatello man planned to hike in…