Expert: Reactor will be safe; Nuclear proposal incorporates molten sodium technology
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – After the recent announcement that Wyoming would be getting a nuclear power plant, many Wyomingites had a similar question. Is it safe? The Star-Tribune spoke with an expert who…
Wyoming’s active COVID-19 cases dip by 40
As of 3 p.m. Monday, June 14, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in March 2020 stood at 51,539, an increase of 371 confirmed cases over the 51,168 reported on…
Grand Teton National Park Rangers request assistance in locating missing man
The following is a press release from Grand Teton National Park MOOSE, WY— Grand Teton National Park requests the public’s assistance in locating Cian McLaughlin, a 27-year-old male. Teton Interagency Dispatch Center was notified of a missing person report for McLaughlin on…
Improved conditions may not replenish hay supply
By Ryan Hanrahan Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO – While last summer’s drought conditions created difficulty for many Johnson County hay producers — cutting the crop for some to as little as one-third of the normal yield —…
Location of Casper Wyoming Temple announced
The following is a release from the Facebook page of Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – The location of the future Casper Wyoming Temple has been announced as a 9.5-acre property at the corner of…
48th Annual Shrine Bowl is this Saturday
◆ Area athletes will be competing for the South squad. After last year’s game was canceled, the Wyoming Shrine Bowl is back on for this upcoming Saturday as players and coaches are working together all this week. Among those expected…
Hatch honored as 2021 Wyoming Special Education Paraprofessional of the Year
◆ Trudy’s kind and gentle manner has endeared her to the people she works with and serves. Trudy Hatch, after ten years serving the Special Education students at Cokeville High School, has been honored as the 2021 Wyoming Special…
Active coronavirus cases up by 19 in last week
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming remained below 500 on Monday despite an increase of 19 in the past week. Wyoming Department of Health figures show the state had 477 active coronavirus cases…
Special legislative session plans canceled
By Victoria Eavis and Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In an unexpected turn, there will not be a special legislative session in mid-July, Gov. Mark Gordon and statehouse leaders announced in a joint statement Friday….
ARPA Funds the focus of future investment
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader and Speaker of the House Eric Barlow jointly recognize that Wyoming has a rare opportunity to invest in the future of the state with funds from the federal American Rescue…