WGFD Seeks Information on Moose and Elk Poachings
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding two separate poaching incidents. The first was a cow moose that was illegally shot and left to waste along the Union Pass Road at the north end of Buffalo…
Al Simpson doing well after minor stroke
CODY (WNE) — The former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson is in stable condition after suffering a minor stroke Monday night. His son, Colin Simpson, said he had a blood clot removed from a carotid artery on his left side that…
State’s financial picture remains deeply concerning, Governor says
◆ Latest report shows general fund shortfall of $451.1 million and school funding shortfall of more than $300 million. The October CREG forecast for the State of Wyoming was released on Monday, October 26. The report illustrated a General Fund…
UW, community colleges plan transfer agreements
RAWLINS (WNE) — For the past five years, students in many popular degree programs at Wyoming community colleges have been able to seamlessly transfer to the University of Wyoming as a result of dozens of “2-plus-2” articulation agreements between academic…
State’s fiscal crunch eases, Gordon says concerns remain
By Nick Reynolds and Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — After a surprisingly busy summer tourism season and hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts already announced, the Wyoming Legislature now faces just under a…
Wyoming and Hawai’i Meet in the 25th Edition of Their Rivalry Friday Night
Teams Will Battle for the Paniolo Traveling Trophy for the 24th Time Laramie, Wyo. (Oct. 27, 2020) – The Wyoming Cowboys will open up their 2020 home football schedule on Friday, hosting the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors in the 25th meeting…
Mullen Fire mostly contained; mop-up continues
RAWLINS (WNE) – The Mullen Fire, which has been burning for five weeks and has reached 176,878 acres, was 81% contained as of Friday. Smoke from burning stumps and other heavy fuels was still visible Thursday, and residents who have…
Deaths of nine Wyoming residents tied to COVID, active cases up by 277
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of nine more Wyoming residents, including five residents of a Big Horn County long-term care facility, have been attributed to the coronavirus, the Department of Health announced Monday. The department said the deaths…
Legislators begin preparations for 2021 general session
◆ Initial discussions begin. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With Wyoming approaching one of the most crucial legislative sessions in its history, state lawmakers held initial discussions Wednesday afternoon on what COVID-19 precautions…
Fillies & Tigers take 3A team titles while Thorvaldson and Visser dominate
Star Valley View Golf Course was the host site for the 2020 Wyoming 3A State Cross-Country Championship on Friday October 23. The girls ran at 11 a.m. with temperatures at roughly 32 degrees which was better than the forecast alternative…