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…
(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…