‘Great news for our young people’ Hathaway scholarship change allows 4 gap years
By Jeff Victor Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Gap years between high school and higher education allow future college students to serve in the military, take part in religious or humanitarian missions or simply work for a…
Student arrested after threats and gun theft that led to lockout at Natrona County schools
By Seth Klamann Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Police arrested a Natrona County student after a stolen handgun and threats touched off lockouts at schools throughout the Casper area on Wednesday morning. Three students were taken into custody and…
Jackson Hole Middle School delayed after bomb threat
Classes were postponed at Jackson Hole Middle School Wednesday morning as law enforcement investigated a bomb threat. Teton County School District reported that staff received a bomb threat to Jackson Hole Middle School late Tuesday evening. In the early morning hours…
Science teacher feeds puppy to turtle after school in front of students; investigation underway
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. Please visit their website for updates on this incident. PRESTON — A junior high school teacher is under investigation after he fed a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students, according to a…
Wyoming Legislature forced to extend session after late-night compromise reached too close to midnight
By Arno Rosenfeld Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange (Sen. Dan Dockstader spoke with Duke Dance during the Weekday Wake-up morning show on SVI Radio Monday about the budget and the extended session of the legislature.) CHEYENNE — The…
Rocky Mountain funding 15 renewable energy projects in Utah, Wyoming
SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power has awarded Blue Sky funding for 15 renewable energy projects for community-serving organizations. According to the company, the $1.8 million in grants will help build solar arrays that offset energy costs, allowing the…
Annual census shows managers wolf numbers, locations
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News & Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ken Mills didn’t seem fazed to have a deep-sleeping wolf riding shotgun. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologist was on his 29th phone call since…
Evanston woman tells of surviving gun accident
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — It sounds like something from a movie. A freak accident in the midst of a snowstorm. Emergency personnel involved in their own accident while responding. A father fighting for his…
Avalanche danger “moderate” above 7,500 feet; snowmachines could trigger hard slab
Warming temperatures combined with wind and a recent heavy snow have all contributed to unsteady snow conditions in the region according to the most recent forecasts from from Jackson Hole Avalanche. “Warmer temperatures and abundant sunshine will be increasing the…