Lower Valley Energy CEO says dam breaching is a serious issue
• Discussion revolves around salmon mitigation The subject of dam breaching has been the hot topic at Lower Valley Energy (LVE) these days as the area co-op says that secret meetings between the so-called “six sovereigns” is putting their ability…
Lummis, Barrasso fight to overturn ban on bump stocks
• Nine Republican senators file brief in Supreme Court case seeking to overturn Trump administration ruling. By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), along with seven…
Wyoming’s latest coyote-killing plan results from brutal 2022-’23 winter
• State wildlife officials propose — and commissioners approve — a $200,000 bump in funding to kill coyotes from the air on deer fawning grounds. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Last winter killed most of western Wyoming’s mule deer. That…
Additional details released in fatal Prater Canyon avalanche
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center released additional details regarding the cause of an avalanche near Star Valley Ranch that claimed the life of a skier from Alpine. The slide occurred shortly before noon in the Prater Canyon area on January 14….
LCSD2 issues statement regarding social media post made by student athlete
Lincoln County School District No. 2 has issued the following statement in regards to a social media post made by one of it’s student athletes over the weekend. “Lincoln County School District #2 and Star Valley High School administration was…
Gov. Gordon proclaims Feb. 1 “Unclaimed Property Day”
• State Treasurer’s Office has more than $110 million waiting to be claimed CHEYENNE – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is encouraging all residents of the State to take 2 minutes of their time to search www.mycash.wyo.gov and see if they…
Wyoming State Hospital bed shortages continue, report finds
• A national report found Wyoming had the nation’s highest rate of people in jail waiting to get care at the state hospital. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A new survey highlights Wyoming’s continued struggle to provide beds for patients…
Ambitious array of projects could extend lifespan of state’s legacy industries
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Energy Authority is pulling out the stops for an ambitious array of projects that could extend the life of the state’s fossil fuel sectors and simultaneously bring new…
Gordon’s education reform program is underway and will seek new districts
• Governor’s RIDE initiative aims to reimagine how Wyoming delivers education with a focus on student-driven learning and bolstered mental health support. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Nine school districts — ranging from Jackson to Upton to Cheyenne —…
Governor emphasizes need for public notices in Wyoming newspapers
By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — Despite the advent of the internet and social media, Wyoming newspapers still serve as an important avenue for public notices — at least according to Governor Mark…