WIC Program Benefits Get Temporary Boost
The Wyoming Department of Health just released an announcement that monthly benefits for families participating in the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will see a significant temporary boost over the next few months. Through…
Nuclear power plant to be built on the site of retired coal-powered plant
The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – TerraPower and PacifiCorp, today announced efforts to advance a Natrium™ reactor demonstration project at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming. The companies are evaluating several potential…
Unemployment rate rises slightly
By Nate Perez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s unemployment rate rose slightly from 5.3% to 5.4% in April, according to new numbers by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Despite that, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment…
Memorial Day Tribute: Dale Johnson of Auburn
In a fitting Memorial Day Tribute, a video was shared with SVI Media honoring the sacrifice of a Star Valley man who lost his life in the Vietnam War. Private First Class Dale Johnson grew up in Auburn and was…
Cowboys have ten on Athlon watch lists
A total of ten Cowboys appear on Athlon Sports’ All-Mountain West teams. Three Cowboys made the first team including running back Xazavian Valladay, center Keegan Cryder and linebacker Chad Muma. Four Pokes appeared on the second team including offensive guard…
Feds weigh in against coal port
By Joshua Wolfson and Brandon Foster Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Wyoming’s lawsuit over a blocked coal export terminal is moot because the company behind the proposal is bankrupt and won’t be building the project, the federal…
Wyoming Workforce Services to implement Short-time Compensation
The following is a release from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services CHEYENNE – Several bills passed by the 66th Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Mark Gordon will have an impact on employers and job-seekers alike. The Wyoming…
Dreams in Motion plans benefit Golf Tournament
Dreams in Motion, a 501 C-3 non-profit organization, hosts its first fundraising golf tournament honoring transplant recipients July 17 at the Riverton (Wyo.) Country Club. “Teams and entrants are needed to support the mission of Dreams in Motion,” says Co-Founder…
Lincoln County down to just one active COVID-19 case
Despite fluctuations during the week, the number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming remained relatively stable Monday at 460. A data correction by a Cheyenne health care provider last week pushed the number of active cases over 600 on Thursday,…
Committee examines fuel tax again
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A fuel tax increase is again being considered by the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee to address the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s structural funding…