Arch Coal ends 2019 on loss, still generates cash
GILLETTE (WNE) — Despite posting an $8.6 million loss for the fourth quarter of 2019, Arch Coal Inc. executives were upbeat about an overall strong financial performance for the year while navigating some choppy waters for thermal coal. Overall, the…
Names in the News: Three earn degrees from WGU
The following local residents have earned their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). Amanda Humbert of Afton, has earned a Bachelor of Science, Business Management degree. Saydi Nichols of Afton, has earned a Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (K-6) degree….
Avalanches close U.S. 89 between Alpine and Hoback Junction
A pair of avalanches closed both lanes on U.S. 89/26 between Alpine and Hoback Junction through the Snake River Canyon on Thursday evening. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Twitter Northwest account this took place at 8:20 p.m. with…
Freedom man dies in crash between Swan Valley and Palisades
The following is a news release from Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on US26 at milepost 390.5, east of Swan Valley. Johnathan Rieth, 43,…
Wyoming News Briefs: February 6, 2020
Man pleads guilty to 2018 murder LOVELL (WNE) — A little more than two years since the murder of Carol Jean Barnes, suspect Donald Joe Crouse appeared in Big Horn County Fifth Judicial District Court late in the afternoon of…
Powell man sets world record in row across Atlantic
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — After rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a four-man boat, Powell resident Carl Christensen found it hard to believe it was finally over. The reality of being on…
How 3D printing is reshaping Wyoming manufacturing
By Mark Wilcox Wyoming Business Report Via- Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming isn’t typically known for being on the cutting edge of technology, but when it comes to 3D printing, research about and usage of the slowly maturing technology has already…
2020 Tour de Wyoming travel route showcases southwest Wyoming
◆ 370 mile bike tour scheduled for July 12-17. Tour de Wyoming has released its planned route for the summer of 2020. Celebrating its 24th year, Tour de Wyoming will showcase southwest Wyoming. The tour will take place July 12-17….
Public Service Commission holds meeting on future of energy in LC
◆ Rocky Mountain Power’s IRP under review. The Public Service Commission held a special meeting Tuesday, January 28, in Kemmerer to get input from the public on the new Rocky Mountain Power IRP. The IRP announced the eventual retirements of…
(Photo Gallery) – Alpine Winter Jubiliee
The annual Alpine Winter Jubilee featured snow sculpting, a light parade, the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race and more in 2020. (January 31-February 1) (SVI Photos by Sarah Hale)