Updated WIC Guidelines May Help More Families, Says Wyoming Department of Health
With families feeling the pinch at the grocery store under the high inflation, the Wyoming WIC Program’s new income guidelines may offer some relief. WIC is officially known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program,…
Trigger ban lawsuit expected after move to certify abortion law
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Any legal action on the part of Wellspring Health Access against Wyoming’s abortion trigger ban would likely come when the state moves to certify the law, a spokesperson…
Devils Towers visitors spend $40M
GILLETTE (WNE) — Devils Tower National Monument had a record-breaking year in terms of visitors in 2021, and that translated into an increase in local revenue. Visitors to Devils Tower spent nearly $40 million in the region in 2021. According…
Construction date eyed for new UW residence hall
LARAMIE (WNE) — After nine years of planning, a construction date is in sight for the new University of Wyoming residence hall project. The $250 million project promises to bring a new level of competitiveness and quality to the UW…
Wyoming Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dave Walsh Retires
Laramie, Wyo. (July 1, 2022) — For the past 38 years, Wyoming Cowboy football and basketball fans have been able to turn on their radios and hear the iconic voice of play-by-play announcer Dave Walsh. Now that era, that began…
Simpson to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a July 7 ceremony at the White House by longtime friend, U.S. President Joe Biden….
Lummis Unveils New Digital Asset and Financial Innovation Resource Website
Wyoming-focused website highlights statewide economic benefits of digital assets and helpful information for understanding the industry & technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) unveiled a new resource on her website that highlights the economic benefits of digital…
Roe ruling reactions: ‘fundamental right taken away’ v. ‘rejoicing’
By Evan Robinson-Johnson Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — In the wake of Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, right-to-life advocates are rejoicing and physicians are dejected. Now that a constitutional right to…
Visser cements spot on U.S. U20 World Track & Field Team
Star Valley High School graduate and school record-holder, Peter Visser, qualified for the U20 U.S. Mens Track and Field World Team by placing second in the 3000-Meter Steeplechase in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday. Visser, a current freshman at Weber State…
State official: school construction funding has ‘gone away’
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — For years, Wyoming’s school capital construction account was primarily funded by federal coal lease bonus revenues. “Those have essentially gone away,” Senior School Finance Analyst Matthew Willmarth with…