Wind storm takes down iconic Spud Drive-In screen
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – Jeannette Boner, EastIdahoNews.com DRIGGS — As the winds topped 55 mph last night, the force of the storm brought down the iconic Spud Drive-In screen. Tuesday morning, as…
Judge: Blue can’t practice medicine in Teton County — for now
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Thursday hearing dealt a blow to Dr. Brent Blue’s ability to practice medicine in Teton County, at least for now. Judge Steven Sharpe presided over a March…
Gordon announces in Buffalo he will seek second term
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon announced his reelection bid Monday, offering an upbeat message after a first term dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges. “I do believe that Wyoming…
Judge rules commissioners lacked authority for horse racing resolution
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — A district judge has ruled that the Campbell County Commissioners exceeded their authority when they passed a resolution last year revoking previous resolutions that approved off-track betting operations….
Man dies after high-speed chase
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 66-year-old man died Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that crossed from Wyoming into northern Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol said. At about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, the Colorado State Patrol began pursuing the vehicle, which was…
Wyoming prepares to ‘electrify’ roadways
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Patrick Lawson of Riverton was in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model S 100D Ludicrous between Rawlins and Laramie on Interstate 80 last week, but it was the car that was doing the driving. “It’s…
Deputy shot, suspect killed after robbery at LCCC
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A sheriff’s deputy is in the hospital and a suspect has been killed following a call to the authorities about an alleged robbery of a student at Laramie County Community College, local officials said Saturday night. Earlier…
Money for nontraditional students not immediately available
By Carrie Haderlie Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Although the framework for a new scholarship program for nontraditional students in Wyoming is now in place, no awards will be made until the state’s endowment fund reaches $50…
Session sees some wins for blockchain
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — This past session of the Legislature was a mostly productive time for Wyoming’s burgeoning digital money industry. These organizations use massive amounts of computing power – along with…
Lincoln County prepping for a busy summer season
◆ Solar project starting near Cokeville. As March transitions to April the construction projects in Lincoln County start to open for the 2022 building season. “There’s a lot of construction starting now, starting with the solar farm south of Cokeville,”…