Comment sought on Career and Tech Ed.
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment on the proposed Wyoming State Plan for the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The act provides federal funding for secondary and…
SBE to meet and receive report on accountability study
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will convene its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on January 18. The meeting will be virtual and is open to the public. The SBE will receive a report on the…
Avalanche claims life of back country skier in Prater Canyon
An avalanche that occurred Sunday morning in Prater Canyon east of Star Valley ranch has claimed the life of a skier. Star Valley Search & Rescue Commander Matt McMurdo told SVI News that the call for help was received at…
Casper lawmaker proposes bill that defines gender
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming would join some other states in an attempt to legislate the definition of “man” and “woman,” if House Bill 50 is considered during the upcoming budget session….
Goodbye ARPA: COVID-era federal funds are spent
• Gordon reminds Wyomingites in supplemental budget request By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — This coming budget year, Wyoming will have to live without federal funding that flooded the state’s coffers in the immediate…
WyoLotto transfers $1 million to Wyoming’s cities, towns, counties
CHEYENNE (WNE) — WyoLotto officials announced the January 2024 transfer to Wyoming’s cities, towns and counties will be just over $1 million. Each quarter, the organization transfers a statutory amount of 75% or more of net revenue to the state,…
Bills designed to boost firefighter workforce
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s fire departments are the second state entity to consider rehiring retired personnel amid a depleting workforce. With limited budgets that barely cover the costs of equipment,…
After public furor, task force offers guidance on BLM’s plan for SW Wyoming
Turbulent phase ends on cooler note with consensus on dozens of recommendations from the governor-created task force. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Despite representing disparate interests, the 11 members of a governor-appointed task force reached consensus on more than 100…
Governor Urges Continued Investment in Education and Workforce Development through WIP Initiative
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a budget letter submitted to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC), Governor Mark Gordon has called for a $30 million investment to ensure long-term sustainability of his Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP). The WIP initiative is a…
Ford Theatre event to feature performances by Dickey, Lechner and Weber
• Event proceeds to benefit restoration efforts at the historic Ford. Daniel Lechner and Melissa Lechner Dickey, along with visual artist, Lxi Weber, are scheduled to take the stage of the historic Ford Theatre in downtown Afton to present a…