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….
$75,000 grant to assist import-impacted small manufacturers
As of April 2022, TAAF has funding opportunities for a limited number of Wyoming manufacturers, with applications for grant funding currently being accepted on a first come, first served basis. The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program is a…
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…
**Canceled** Amber Alert issued for White 2009 Dodge Caravan
***Update*** The children have been found safe in Texas and the Amber Alert has been canceled An Amber Alert has been issued for a White, 2009 Dodge Caravan with Wyoming plate 16-9068. There is believed to be a four-year old…
Sage grouse farming flies forward, hoping to dodge a crash
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com POWELL — Owls were to blame for the sage grouse carcasses that littered the grassy flight pen floors some mornings. At night the birds of prey would perch atop the pens. With an innate fear of raptors,…
Biden moves on gas prices met with Wyo. skepticism
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — President Joe Biden’s latest moves to try to tamp down surging prices for gasoline were generally met with skepticism here in Wyoming. The wholesale market for oil also…
Drought conditions remain heading into Spring
◆ March snowfall does little to help outlook in Star Valley and Wyoming. Despite a few late season snow storms, Star Valley and most of Wyoming remain in severe drought conditions. Instead, the long term dry spell has kept, and…
UW Extension to Offer Workshop on Growing Edible Flowers, Herbs April 2
UW Extension/SVI Media Edible flowers and herbs will have their time to shine during a University of Wyoming Extension workshop Saturday, April 2, in Casper. “Put Some Sparkle in Your Spring” will teach attendees how to grow and use edible…
UW and Linder Agree to Contract Extension Through 2027
LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 30, 2022) – University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Wednesday the finalization of a contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder through April of 2027. “I’m excited to be able to continue building…
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…