DWS to hold virtual town halls for job seekers, employers
Cheyenne– The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) will host a series of virtual town halls to provide additional information about Department programs and unemployment insurance benefits, as well as answer questions from job seekers and employers. The first town…
Lori Daybell’s attorney demanding extensive list of information related to death investigations
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. REXBURG — The attorney for Lori Vallow Daybell sent several subpoenas Thursday to authorities and companies in connection to death investigations tied to the mother of two missing…
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso to speak with social studies, civics and government students
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso From Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Wyoming Department of Education: I invite Wyoming high school social studies, civics, and government teachers and students to join me in a virtual conversation with Wyoming U.S. Senator John…
Gov. Gordon confirms public health orders will remain through April 30; state officials working on phased recovery plan
Cheyenne – Gov. Mark Gordon has thanked the people of Wyoming for their diligence. “You have done what was asked and have helped to flatten the curve,” he said, “We are, and have been open for business.” Wyoming’s existing statewide orders…
Man charged in 2001 Evanston murder gets 242 years in prison for Utah rapes
EVANSTON (WNE) — The Utah man charged with the 2001 murder of Evanston resident Sue Ellen Higgins has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life imprisoned in Utah. Mark Douglas Burns, 69, pleaded guilty in February to 17…
Riverton man shot by police in armed standoff
By Clair McFarland The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — An active shooter engaged for hours in a standoff with police Wednesday was taken into custody after being shot by a Riverton police officer. The man, identified as 56-year-old…
Governor Gordon instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts
Cheyenne – As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce spending. This is through the end of the current…
Yellowstone River Bridge to be replaced
Mammoth Hot Springs – On April 13, 2020, the National Park Service Regional Director for Regions 6, 7, 8, Mike Reynolds, signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge in…
Wyoming case count to 282, recoveries up to 164
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 282 on Tuesday, but at the same time, the number of patients to have recovered from the illness went up by 24. The Wyoming…
Amber Alert ends; charges filed against mother
RIVERTON (WNE) — The Friday-afternoon Amber Alert asking Fremont County residents to search for a Dodge truck containing missing children has been resolved. Wyoming Highway Patrol announced that the children were found late Friday evening. They were found in Colorado,…