SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Wyoming jails are forced to warehouse mentally ill. Sheriffs want state’s support.
• Fourteen of 23 sheriffs signed a letter asking the Legislature to shift cost burden to health department. By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Wyoming sheriffs for years have been frustrated with the amount of time they’re holding inmates in…
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of…
In new leadership post, Hageman takes fresh aim at federal land, grizzly policies
• Wyoming representative’s bills would delist grizzlies and torpedo controversial Biden administration plans for southwest Wyoming and the Powder River Basin. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com With a bevy of new federal bills filed this week, Rep. Harriet Hageman…
Five education bills to watch in Wyoming’s 2025 Legislature
• Lawmakers will consider measures on everything from allowing more charter schools to cellphone bans and relaxing teaching certification standards. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com When lawmakers convene Tuesday in Cheyenne for the 2025 general session, they will begin…
Gov. Gordon visits Kemmerer schools to discuss RIDE initiative
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More firefighters rush to Los Angeles as stronger winds are forecast
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A growing force of firefighters and equipment moved into the Los Angeles area Monday as another round of powerful winds threatened to trigger new wildfires and…
Key legislative topics: Education, election, gaming, property taxes
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The 68th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a 40-day general session starting Tuesday, and more than 600 bills sponsored by committees and individual lawmakers are expected to…
SVI Radio Interview: Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier
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Lincoln County unemployment up from 2023
The Lincoln County Unemployment Rate for November of 2024 was 3.3%, up from 2.8% for same time period in 2023. The report is the latest information coming from the Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services….