Wyoming employment and payroll: Job growth continues in 1st quarter 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) —- The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that from first quarter 2023 to first quarter 2024, total employment in the state rose by 3,429 jobs, and total payroll increased…
More good news for critical minerals company in Wyoming
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — American Rare Earths, a mineral exploration company whose Halleck Creek mine in Albany County was named one of the top ten critical mineral deposits on earth, has a knack…
UW students first in state to be prosecuted for violating quarantine order
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Four Laramie women face criminal prosecution after they allegedly ignored orders to quarantine after being suspected of having COVID-19. Albany County prosecutors charged each of the four women —…
Badger Creek Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres; relief not expected soon
By Ike Fredregill Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Badger Creek Fire claimed three structures in the Wold Tract — one residence and two out buildings — and grew to more than 7,000 acres Wednesday, Rocky Mountain Black Team…