Fatal Injury Crash South of Rexburg Claims One
On May 21, 2019, at approximately 1:26 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on US20, at milepost 328, near the south edge of Rexburg, Idaho. Wendell B. Orr, 77, of St. Anthony, ID., was driving westbound on US20…
USDOT announces $16 million in infrastructure grants to three airports in Wyoming
According to a May 15, 2019, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) press release, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the intent to award $779 million in supplemental federal infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and…
Emma, Oliver Most Popular Wyoming Newborn Names
Emma was again the newborn name Wyoming parents chose most often for girls in 2018 while Oliver was the top selection for boys, according to Vital Statistics Services, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Emma was the most…
UW Trustees Select Theobald as Acting President
University of Wyoming Vice President for Finance and Administration Neil Theobald has been chosen to serve as the university’s acting president. During a special teleconference meeting today (Monday), the UW Board of Trustees unanimously selected Theobald from among three finalists…
Update: Teenage Boy Injured After Small Explosion Dies
Update: As a result of yesterday’s incident, the victim, a 14 year old boy, succumbed to his injuries at EIRMC shortly after arriving yesterday afternoon. So far, Deputies have determined the two boys were using powders and materials in a…
NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide charge CHEYENNE (WNE) — A man charged with reckless vehicular homicide stemming from a 2018 wreck pleaded not guilty Monday in District Court. Lane Carter was charged in April with one felony count…
Wyoming Fallen Veterans Memorial in several communities
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Visitors and residents of several Wyoming communities’ may visit electronic memorials to fallen Wyoming military members. Kiosks presented by the Wyoming Veterans Commission, memorialize more than 75 Fallen Warriors with a Wyoming connection and who died in…
Cancellation of AMBER Alert
Both the victim and suspect have been located. They are being interviewed at this time. 5/21/2019 6:31 a.m. MST ***Update*** ***End of Update**** ACTIVE AMBER ALERT Sandra Janet Chavez Rios – Jerome,ID 05/20/2019 04:36 pm MST This is an activation…
University restarts CTE program
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE— The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted to restore its program that provides a teaching degree in career-and-technical education, formerly known as vocational education. The trustees eliminated the…