UW seeking agriculture interns
SHERIDAN (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s GrowinG Internship Program for beginning farmers and ranchers seeks prospective hosts and interns for summer 2023. The 10-week internships pair those eager to get started in ag with experienced producers across the state….
State launches teacher retention and recruitment task force
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Education and Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board announced Monday the creation of a Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force. The task force is designed…
Struggling ambulance services may find life support in proposed bill
By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com Mounting pressures have made it nearly impossible for rural EMS agencies to balance their budgets, resulting in a spate of EMS office closures across Wyoming and increasing uncertainty about providing ambulance and emergency care to state…
Marler pleads not guilty to murder charges involving 5-year-old Kemmerer girl v
The woman accused in the beating death of a 5-year-old Kemmerer girl pleaded not guilty in District Court on Monday, January 9. Cheri Marler, 51 of Kemmerer, faces first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse. During the court proceedings,…
Lummis vote spurs censure talk; two GOP lawmakers push attempt following vote on gay marriage
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Following Sen. Cynthia Lummis’ unexpected vote to enshrine federal recognition of same-sex marriage, some in Wyoming’s Republican Party want to try to censure her. Casper Republican Rep.-elect Jeanette Ward…
Cowgirls Impress Offensively and on the Glass in 78-69 Win
Kevin DeVries Athletic Communications Coordinator – Tennis, Volleyball and Women’s Basketball University of Wyoming Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Jan. 5, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowgirls used a 15-0 run in the first quarter and were able to hang onto the lead…
Governor orders flags be flown at half-staff statewide until Jan. 10
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide Wednesday until sundown Jan. 10 in honor and memory of Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Richard Macy. Macy served on…
Wyoming Legislature to convene 2023 general session at noon Tuesday
CHEYENNE (WNE) —The 67th Wyoming Legislature will convene for the 2023 general session Tuesday at noon. The bodies will hold opening ceremonies as their first order of business, and new members of the Legislature and legislative leadership will be sworn…
Wyoming sailor’s remains identified
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Experts have identified the remains of a Sheridan sailor who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Herman Schmidt, 28, was a Navy Gunner’s Mate Third…
Ratepayers to foot $2M bill for coal-power mandate
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Electric utilities in Wyoming are already incurring costs to comply with legislation that requires them to pursue retrofitting coal-fired power plants with carbon capture, utilization and sequestration facilities, despite preliminary analyses that CCUS technology is cost-prohibitive….