Study shows lower speed limits don’t save wildlife
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Efforts to reduce the number of wildlife vehicle collisions by dropping speed limits aren’t paying off as expected, according to a new study. The problem? People aren’t obeying the…
No coronavirus cases reported in Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — As the coronavirus spreads in China and the United States, there have been no reported cases of the virus in Wyoming as of Monday morning. But officials with the state Department of Health say they are closely…
Bear Lake County Fair Receives Awards
(Photos Courtesy the Bear Lake County Fair) The Bear Lake County Fairboard was recently recognized for their work on improving the Fairgrounds in Montpelier. The fair was awarded “Best Grounds” and “Most Improved Grounds.” According to a post on the…
Watch for Wildlife: Semi collides with bald eagle
Some motorists in Wyoming become too complacent to wildlife on or alongside the roadways and no one ever wins in a vehicle collision. Cokeville Game Warden Neil Hymas took the photo below of a vehicle collision with a bald eagle. “The…
Business Coucil hires businessman as new CEO
By Ron Gullberg Strategic Relations Director, Wyoming Business Council Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Co-Chairwoman Megan Goetz announced Wyoming native Josh Dorrell is the state economic development agency’s next Chief Executive Officer following a national search. Governor Mark Gordon…
Lawmakers look to revive federal background check bill
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After a bill failed in committee that would have required Wyoming to share disqualifying mental health information of potential gun owners with the FBI, lawmakers are looking to…
Lori Daybell must produce children in 5 days or may be found in contempt of court
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. Feature Photo: Chad and Lori Daybell at the Kauai Beach Resort in Hawaii on Sunday. | Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — Authorities in Madison County have filed a child…
Laramie begins effort to reduce or ban plastic bag use
By Jordan Achs Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Laramie City Council largely supported the first step in a likely multi-year long process to reduce and potentially ban retail-use plastic bags. The council voted unanimously during its…
Man indicted on money laundering, marijuana charges
JACKSON (WNE) — A grand jury has indicted Teton County man Bryan Jones and three co-defendants for conspiracy to distribute and manufacture a metric ton of marijuana and conspiracy to launder money. The indictment stems from Jones’ Dec. 10 arrest…
Wyoming graduation rates up for sixth consecutive year
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced today that high school graduation rates increased to 82.1% in 2018-19, marking the sixth consecutive year of improvement from the class of 2013, where 77.6% of students graduated. Full graduation rate…