May wild horse, burro adoption events set in Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming will hold three wild horse and burro adoptions this May. Animals will be offered to qualified adopters both online and at in-person competitive bid adoptions for a $125 minimum fee:…
Western Prepares to Break Ground on Health Science Wing
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) will break ground on a new Health Science wing this month. The public is invited to attend a ceremony commencing the project Friday, May 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. with President Dr. Kim Dale,…
New measures in effect May 25, 2024, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species into Yellowstone National Park
• Boaters and anglers reminded to clean, drain, and dry MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park will implement new measures to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into park waters. The restrictions include a 30-day…
Idaho Falls man injured after allegedly harassing Yellowstone bison
According to information provided by officials at Yellowstone National Park, a 40-year old man, Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls, approached a bison on the afternoon of April 21, 2024 and was injured during the encounter. Information from YNP stated that…
BLM proposes sale of public lands in Sweetwater County
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — In a move aimed at streamlining operations and optimizing resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has revealed plans for the sale of 307.5 acres of public lands in Sweetwater County. PacifiCorp, the intended buyer, seeks…
Death puts focus on unsheltered persons in Rock Springs
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — The cause of a local man’s death remains unknown. According to the Rock Springs Police Department, the body of a man was found under the Hancock Bridge…
First prosecution in Idaho for an offense involving illegal “Glock switches”
The following is a news release from U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit’s office. Posted here via EastIdahoNews.com. BOISE – Arthur Michael Rhyne, a/k/a Arthur Michael O’Neil, 41, of Twin Falls, was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for unlawful possession…
Mowing cross-country lawns for a cause
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange Most Green River residents probably didn’t notice the black and yellow van that pulled onto Stephens Street, the young man who climbed out of it with a colorful lawnmower,…
2024 Spring Music Festival Celebrates Diverse Regional Talent
• Cathedral Voices presents East Meets West JACKSON, WY. Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir’s biennial Spring Music Festival will fill the Center for the Arts with the splendid sounds of music next week, May 4-5, 2024. This year’s Festival brings together…
Kirk Young named as new president for Western Wyoming Community College
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rock Spring Rocket-Miner Via-Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of the college’s next president, Dr. Kirk Young during the board’s regular meeting on…