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What To Know About The MSHA Forklift Test Certification

MSHA certification for mining forklift use is different from OSHA certification. Here is what you need to know for the MSHA mining forklift certification.

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Active coronavirus cases remain above 700

By The Wyoming News Exchange Wyoming’s active coronavirus case count remained at levels not seen since February in the past week, increasing by 141 to total 716. Figures contained in the Wyoming Department of Health’s regular coronavirus update showed that…

Senator Barrasso releases statement on Mike Enzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.): “Wyoming and the nation have lost one of the most consequential public servants of our time. “Whether…

Camper fined for sloppy food storage

JACKSON (WNE) — An Idaho woman whose carelessness with food at a Grand Teton National Park campsite helped put a young grizzly bear’s life in jeopardy must pay more than $5,800 in restitution. U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman in…

Man sentenced to prison in wife’s shooting death

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Jason Lee Fletcher has been sentenced to eight to 14 years in prison in the shooting death of his wife Lena Fletcher on June 29, 2020, at their home in Clearview Acres. He appeared before Judge…

State focusing remaining CARES dollars on business tax relief

By Joel Funk, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s plans for more than $1 billion in federal recovery funds related to the COVID-19 pandemic took on more definition Monday with an emphasis on tax relief for businesses. Multiple pieces of federal legislation…

Reasons Students Should Learn Spanish in Elementary School

Here are the reasons students should learn Spanish in elementary school. Schools can better support their students with more language education.

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The Younique Foundation: Providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual abuse.

  ◆ As founder and president of her foundation, Shelaine Maxfield follows her passion of providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual abuse. What gets you up in the morning? What makes you excited to take another step? What…

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Search and Rescue respond to ATV rollover

Star Valley Search and Rescue responded to an ATV rollover accident late Saturday, July 24, 2021 on the Smith’s Fork Road. Three medics joined eight S & R members at the accident site 16-miles from the trail head on the…

Yellowstone National Park implements fishing restrictions as rivers approach historic lows

The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Saturday, July 24, Yellowstone National Park’s rivers and streams will close to fishing in the afternoon and evening due to high-water temperatures and unprecedented…