Protesters plan week of marches in Laramie
Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs see protests over Floyd death Protesters across Wyoming continued to express their dismay this week over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of police. Demonstrators took to the streets in Laramie, Gillette…
Pair of Douglas residents die in rollover accident near Wright
On June 2, 2020, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 63 on Wyoming 59 south of Wright, Wyoming. Around 8:45 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2002 GMC Yukon was traveling…
Governor Gordon opens 2020 RISE Award nominations
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), has opened the 2020 application period for the Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. This new award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by…
2020 Alpine Mountain Days Postponed
◆ Event tentatively planned for August 14-16 in Alpine. Monday evening, June 1, the Alpine Mountain Days Planning Committee met to discuss options in regards to the 2020 event. Traditionally held in mid-June, this year Alpine Mountain Days has officially…
Mountain West Board of Directors conclude annual meeting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Board of Directors (BOD) wrapped up its virtual spring meeting today, during which it took action on several items integral to the business of the Conference and national issues in intercollegiate athletics. The BOD also…
Wyoming coronavirus cases tops 700
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the virus was detected in the state in mid-March went up by one on Tuesday to total 701. The Wyoming Department of Health said one new case was reported in…
Officials say worst of unemployment may have passed
By Allayana Darrow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — As far as unemployment claims in the state, the worst may have passed, according to Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Director Robin Cooley. The Wyoming Legislature Joint Labor,…
Demand for food, childcare assistance growing in Wyoming
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Vital social services like childcare assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program, or SNAP, are experiencing growing pressures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Department of Family Services…
Seventeenth person dies from coronavirus, case count up to 693
By The Wyoming News Exchange A Fremont County woman has become the 17th Wyoming resident to die as a result of the coronavirus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The department, in a news release Sunday, reported that the…
Treasure hunter banned from Yellowstone
◆ Hunter was seeking Forrest Fenn’s famed treasure. By CJ Baker and Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange An Indiana treasure seeker who had to be rescued by park rangers after illegally rappelling into the Grand Canyon of…