What does the future hold for coal mining in Wyoming?
In 1981, there were 38,500 people employed by coal companies in Wyoming. Thirty years later, that number fell to 7,000. Coal mining in Wyoming has been an important part of the state’s economy for decades, and it continues to be….
NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, May 23, 2019
Wyoming unemployment rate dips in April CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Tuesday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7% in March to 3.6% in April. Wyoming’s…
Governor names Randall Luthi as the state’s Chief Energy Advisor
Monday, May 20, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced that Randall Luthi will serve as the state’s Chief Energy Advisor. “I’m excited that Randall Luthi is joining my administration.” said Gov. Gordon. “His knowledge of Wyoming’s energy economy and his experience…
Fatal Injury Crash South of Rexburg Claims One
On May 21, 2019, at approximately 1:26 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on US20, at milepost 328, near the south edge of Rexburg, Idaho. Wendell B. Orr, 77, of St. Anthony, ID., was driving westbound on US20…
New Forever Stamps Feature Wyoming Segment of the Snake River silhouetting the Grand Tetons
BEND, OR — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates America’s Wild and Scenic Rivers – those deemed outstandingly remarkable for their fish and wildlife, geology, recreation and cultural or historical significance – with 12 new Forever stamps. Each stamp in…
Wyoming man dies in rafting accident on the Snake River
MOOSE, WY— Grand Teton National Park rangers responded to a fatal rafting accident Tuesday, May 21, on the Snake River. A Grand Teton Lodge Company scenic float raft on a training trip hit a log snag and got tangled. The…
UW Trustees Select Theobald as Acting President
University of Wyoming Vice President for Finance and Administration Neil Theobald has been chosen to serve as the university’s acting president. During a special teleconference meeting today (Monday), the UW Board of Trustees unanimously selected Theobald from among three finalists…
Update: Teenage Boy Injured After Small Explosion Dies
Update: As a result of yesterday’s incident, the victim, a 14 year old boy, succumbed to his injuries at EIRMC shortly after arriving yesterday afternoon. So far, Deputies have determined the two boys were using powders and materials in a…
NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charge CHEYENNE (WNE) — A man charged with reckless vehicular homicide stemming from a 2018 wreck pleaded not guilty Monday in District Court. Lane Carter was charged in April with one felony count…
Wyoming Fallen Veterans Memorial in several communities
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Visitors and residents of several Wyoming communities’ may visit electronic memorials to fallen Wyoming military members. Kiosks presented by the Wyoming Veterans Commission, memorialize more than 75 Fallen Warriors with a Wyoming connection and who died in…