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(Video) – Dan Jeske of Star Valley Health Therapy Services

Star Valley Health will be officially opening their therapy pool in Thayne and Dan Jeske spoke with SVI about the new aquatic option.

University restarts CTE program

By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange   LARAMIE— The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted to restore its program that provides a teaching degree in career-and-technical education, formerly known as vocational education. The trustees eliminated the…

UW Taps Food Science Expert as College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean

A food scientist, engineer and attorney who is internationally recognized for her expertise in food safety, processing and regulation has been selected to lead the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Barbara Rasco, director of the joint…

Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures

By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange   CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as…

Gordon: UW should be leader on climate change

By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange     LARAMIE — During a discussion with the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon said the university should tap its research capabilities, especially those at…

NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Wolf killing prompts call for outfitting permit revocation JACKSON (WNE) — Animal rights attorneys upset that a wolf was poached in Grand Teton National Park are arguing that a Kelly hunting outfitter’s permit to guide clients should be revoked. Humane…

Bear Lake Memorial launches Ultimate Bear Laker Drawing

The following is a press release from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Bear Lake Memorial Health Foundation introduces The Ultimate Bear Laker. It is an ultimate drawing to win an ultimate prize. It only takes $25 to register to become the…

Game and Fish working on Grizzly Delisting

By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Game and Fish director Brian Nesvik revealed last week the department is keeping channels open with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service trying to draft a fresh rule delisting…

Governor Gordon Announces New members of his Staff

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is continuing to build out his team to serve Wyoming. Today, he is announcing that Michael Pearlman will be his new communications director, Pearlman replaces Rachel Girt who has moved back to the private…

Latest Updates About the Kemmerer Coal Mine and What You Can Do to Help

City Administrator Brian Muir met with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and county commissioners to discuss action plans to advocate the operation of the coal mine in Kemmerer. Muir said the city of Kemmerer and other officials are hoping to change…