Small forest fire burning southwest of Bondurant
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is fighting a new fire on the Big Piney Ranger District. The Horse Creek Fire was reported at 12:39 pm on Monday July 1, 2024 by Forest Service Fire crews who spotted smoke from the Fish…
Updated income guidelines expand eligibility for WIC
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and health care referrals are offered to thousands of families across the state by the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health. The Wyoming WIC Program features…
Prompted by Wyoming wolf incident, lawmakers tackle predator policy changes
• In wake of worldwide outcry over small penalties for Daniel man who muzzled and paraded a live wolf, legislative group mulls fortifications in Wyoming law. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com A legislative working group on Tuesday drafted fortifications…
WDE releases plan to reduce state standardized testing
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Students are spending too much class time preparing for tests instead of learning, according to Wyoming K-12 public school officials, and the state has released a plan…
SVI Radio Interview: Josh Sainz, UW’s Ranch Management Program
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Wyoming kids rank 18th in survey
• State ranked on 16 factors including education, health By Allison Allsop Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An annual survey revealed that child well-being in Wyoming has improved compared to other states, but advocates say…
Wicks Announces Signing of Guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills
LARAMIE, Wyo. University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced the signing of transfer guards Dontaie Allen and A.J. Wills on Tuesday. The Cowboy roster is now complete for the 2024-25 season. “It’s always nice when you can…
(Photo Gallery) – State Fireman’s Convention
The Afton Drill Fields were the sight of the 2024 Wyoming State Fireman’s Competition this past week. The Afton City Team took first place and the Afton Rural Team was second. Here are some shots of some of the competition….
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in grants dollars to organizations across the state
Nine non-profit organizations throughout the state recently received significant grants from Wyoming Humanities. Wyoming Crossroads Grants are part of an initiative to apply humanities perspectives locally, helping to realize growth through change. Since the program’s inception, Wyoming Humanities has awarded hundreds of thousands…
WYDOT hopes to re-open Teton Pass by end of next week
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is hoping to re-open Teton Pass by the end of next week. WYDOT said contractors began hauling crushed base and asphalt to the detour site on Friday, June 21. Officials hope to have the…