Coal tax losses in Lincoln County top $1.2 million
Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield released a report at the end of the year summarizing the first losses associated with the shutdown of the coal power plant in Kemmerer. “Financially, this has caused a loss in coal sales in the…
Department changes transportation payments for students
By Daniel McArdle The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Several Wyoming school districts have begun reimbursing parents who have to transport their children to bus stops for just one round trip daily rather than two after the Wyoming…
2020 could be a big year for Wyoming wind
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Onshore wind energy capacity in the U.S. has continued to climb, reaching over 100 gigawatts in 2019 — enough energy to power about 32 million homes. Despite being a prime spot for…
WWCC president plans listening session for Star Valley
◆ Dr. Kim Dale will be in Star Valley on January 15. Western Wyoming Community College’s new President, Dr. Kim Dale, will meet with community members on Wednesday, January 15 from 6-7 p.m. at the Lincoln County School District 2…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 26, 2019
Man sentenced to up to 100 years on sexual assault conviction WORLAND – Former Worland man Jason Miller received a sentence of 50 to 100 years imprisonment following a sentencing hearing in the Fifth Judicial District Court in Worland on…
(Video) – Health Topics: Troy Bailey
*Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Troy Bailey is a Dietician with Star Valley Health and he spoke with SVI previously about some of the options available to patrons.
Wyoming News Briefs: December 19, 2019
Yellowstone investigates deaths of wolves hit by car JACKSON (WNE) — A hit-and-run collision that took the lives of two habituated Junction Butte Pack wolf pups is being investigated by Yellowstone National Park. The incident took place Nov. 19 between…
Work continues on the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project
◆ Biologists anticipate deer will weather winter well. Wildlife managers remain actively involved in the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project. Now in its sixth year, the project is designed to monitor and track one of the largest mule deer herds…
Pedigree Stage Stop Race rolls through Alpine on February
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers are pleased to announce the 2020 race schedule and total possible payout of $165,000 in prize money. The “Wyoming Stage Stop” enters its 25th year January 31, 2020 in Jackson, Wyoming. To kick-off the event,…
Lawmakers skeptical of suicide hotline request
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is the only state in America that doesn’t have a local affiliate to the national suicide prevention hotline, and lawmakers were skeptical Monday of a $1 million request…