Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Receives Patriotic Employer Award.
Thursday May 23rd 2019, Sublette County Commissioners and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office administration were recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Bob Austin, Employer Outreach Coordinator from Afton, presented to the Sublette…
(Video) – Star Valley EMS
This post of Health Topics Tuesday is sponsored by Star Valley Health. This week’s conversation takes place with members of the area emergency medical services.
NEWS BRIEFS for Friday, May 24, 2019
Legal Aid of Wyoming wants to help vets regardless of income CHEYENNE (WNE) — Legal Aid of Wyoming is testing a pilot program in Laramie County to provide military veterans access to free legal assistance, no matter their income level….
UW will ask for $50 Million for Stadium, Pool
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will ask the state to provide $49.6 million for a renovation of War Memorial Stadium’s west side stands and the Corbett Pool,…
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…