Wyoming News Briefs: September 9, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Wyoming schools ranked sixth best in nation JACKSON (WNE) — Wyoming may be small, but its schools pack a punch. That’s according to…
110th fatality of 2019 occurs near Thermopolis
* The following is a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol On September 6, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 134 on US Highway 20 near Thermopolis, Wyoming. Around 4:45 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the…
Committee approves bill to boost funding for weed, pest control
By Michael Illiano The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Agriculture Committee voted to sponsor a bill that aims to generate more funding for weed and pest management programs last week which could aid…
Legislators form committee to look at coal bankruptcies
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming lawmakers voted last week to create a committee specifically focused on addressing the negative effects of a rash of coal bankruptcies across the state over the past several…
CWC seeks federal approval for 4-year degree
By Katie Roenigk Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — After earning authorization last week from the Wyoming Community College Commission, Central Wyoming College will now seek approval from the Higher Learning Commission accrediting agency to offer a four-year…
Legislators examine nuclear waste storage
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming lawmakers made it clear this week they are serious about exploring the possible construction of a nuclear waste storage facility within state borders. Whether it will even be…
Silver Star Announces Largest Capital Investment Strategy in Company History
* The following is a news release from Silver Star Communications Thayne, WY, September 6, 2019 – Following a $50 million investment over the past ten years, Silver Star Communications intends to change the future of communications technology in the…
Plane crash in Utah takes the life of a Star Valley man
Morgan County Sheriff Sgt. Craig Tillet said the two men worked for a pipeline company and were checking pipelines that run across the mountains at the time of the crash. Their flight took off from Evanston, Wyo. at 2:51 p.m….
HIGHLIGHTS: Star Valley @ Summit Academy
As the Star Valley Braves opened the season last week with a convincing win over the reigning Utah 3A state champions, Summit Academy. As the Braves now prepare for their 2nd opponent at Blackfoot, Idaho, here is a look back…