WYDOT announces strategy for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming will soon receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds to use to facilitate electric vehicle infrastructure development, especially charging stations, around the state. The funding is part of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…
Grandmother ‘relieved’ after judge denies request to separate Daybell cases
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – ST. ANTHONY — JJ Vallow’s grandmother says she’s “relieved” after learning the murder trial for Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell will be held together after a judge rejected…
Weidemann’s Career-High Propels Cowgirls to Thrilling Win in WNIT Opener
Weidemann had 25 on the night Quinn Weidemann scored a career-high 25 points as the Wyoming Cowgirls opened Women’s NIT play with a thrilling 76-73 overtime victory over Idaho State Thursday night. Although the Cowgirls (16-12) led for much of…
Buchanan Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals
The Wyoming Cowboy Wrestling squad kicked off the NCAA championships on Thursday with the first two sessions of wrestling inside the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. For the second season in a row Stephen Buchanan booked a spot in…
Former Idaho Falls teacher facing charges after allegedly slamming and pinning student
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS – A former teacher is expected to face a jury trial in April for allegedly assaulting a student more than a year ago, according to court…
Jackson and Pinedale 2022 Hunt Season Setting Meetings
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department welcomes the public to upcoming 2022 hunting season meetings in the Jackson and Pinedale regions. Season setting meetings are held each spring to present proposed license allocations, season length changes and other proposals for…
Lease sale numbers improve
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Wyoming just wrapped up its most lucrative state oil and gas lease sale in three years. The first of three annual auctions generated $2,650,138, the biggest profit since before the…
Mt. Jackson Pollock? Naming effort for Wyo peak gets mixed reviews
By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Jackson Pollock is a giant of the art world — a household name credited with toppling traditional rules of visual arts with his abstract expressionist drip paintings. He is commonly associated with the global art hub…
Legislature signs off on $362M in construction, renovations
By Daniel Bendtsen, WyoFile.com Between the funding for K-12 schools in the general budget bill and Senate File 67 – State funded capital construction, this week the Legislature signed off on $362 million in spending on construction, renovation and maintenance of state-owned buildings. All…
Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO charged in massive fraud
By Rone Tempest, WyoFile.com Federal prosecutors have charged the former chief financial officer for the Lander-based Wyoming Catholic College with defrauding a government COVID-19 business relief program, the Wyoming Business Council and a New York investment firm out of millions…