Protesters push Gordon to lift restrictions, case count at 317
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The state will lift its restrictions on businesses and gatherings when it appears prudent to do so, Gov. Mark Gordon told a group of protesters at the state Capitol on Monday. Gordon’s talk with…
State eyes uncertain federal aid and cuts as revenues plunge
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com The Legislature and Gov. Mark Gordon began this week to square up to plummeting state revenues with plans for a special legislative session, calls for flexibility in the use of federal funds, indications of budget cuts…
Wyoming Sportsman’s Group donation provides 12,400 acres of hunting and fishing public access
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $4,000 donation to support access for hunters and anglers through the Access Yes program. This donation from early 2020 comes from the Wyoming Sportsman’s Group>. In Other News….. JACKSON – Wyoming…
Business Council awards grants for 13 farm walls across the state
The Wyoming Business Council awarded 13 Farm Wall grants in seven Wyoming communities in early April. Farm walls are small, vertical growing systems that don’t require soil. These living walls date back to the ancient hanging gardens of Babylon. Their small footprint allows food to be grown and…
USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region welcomes acting regional forester
OGDEN, Utah, April 20, 2020 — The USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region has announced that Frank Beum will serve as acting regional forester, following the retirement of current regional forester Nora Rasure. Beum currently serves as deputy regional forester for…
Grand opening of huge military museum delayed
The grand opening of a world-class museum in Dubois has been postponed. Memorial Day had been the announced date for the public unveiling of the $100 million National Museum of Military Vehicles, constructed by Dan Starks entirely with personal funds….
Health orders prompt enforcement questions
By Shane Sanderson, Morgan Hughes and Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – State public health orders issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic can be prosecuted in court, but an exemption to the rules makes it…
Gordon sticks with April 30 for end to public health orders
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The public health orders issued in March to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state will remain in place until at least April 30, Gov. Mark Gordon announced. Gordon’s announcement came as the…
Police say man repeatedly crashed car into Pocatello gas station doors
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. POCATELLO — Police arrested a Pocatello man after they say he repeatedly smashed his car into a convenience store after the doors wouldn’t open Thursday morning. Earl K….
2020 Census deadlines extended
◆ Accurate count influences assistance and planning. By Andrew D. Brosig Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange One of the things the Founding Fathers thought important was a regular, periodic counting of people living in the United States. Thus, the…