Preliminary construction work begins on Etna North
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin work on the Etna North Project on US 89 between Etna and Alpine. WYDOT and contract crews plan to remove the permanent fence along the job and install a temporary fence in its…
Laramie County mask mandate takes effect Monday
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A mask mandate for Laramie County that will apply in many public spaces has been finalized and will take effect Monday, local health officials announced Friday afternoon. With the number of active COVID-19 cases in Laramie County…
Mid Valley Fire District on Tuesday’s ballot
The proposed Mid Valley Fire District will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election and Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt emphasizes the need to support the measure as the population and traffic increases in Star Valley. Under…
Black 14 launch 180-ton food initiative with UW, Mormon Church
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The University of Wyoming’s famous 1969 Black 14 football players are teaming with historic adversaries to deliver up to 180 tons of food to fight hunger in vulnerable communities in the coming weeks. The…
Secretary of State and County Clerks Invite You to the Polls
CHEYENNE, WY – Wyoming’s 2020 General Election takes place on Tuesday, November 3rd, and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan is encouraging all eligible voters to cast their vote. “As Wyoming’s Chief Election Official, I’m honored to help oversee the election…
Dead wolf found in Grand Teton Park under investigation
JACKSON (WNE) – Law enforcement rangers are investigating the death of a wolf found within Grand Teton National Park in the Pilgrim Creek Road area. The dead wolf was reported around 11:45 a.m. Monday near the end of the gravel…
Al Simpson doing well after minor stroke
CODY (WNE) — The former U.S. Sen. Al Simpson is in stable condition after suffering a minor stroke Monday night. His son, Colin Simpson, said he had a blood clot removed from a carotid artery on his left side that…
State’s financial picture remains deeply concerning, Governor says
◆ Latest report shows general fund shortfall of $451.1 million and school funding shortfall of more than $300 million. The October CREG forecast for the State of Wyoming was released on Monday, October 26. The report illustrated a General Fund…
UW, community colleges plan transfer agreements
RAWLINS (WNE) — For the past five years, students in many popular degree programs at Wyoming community colleges have been able to seamlessly transfer to the University of Wyoming as a result of dozens of “2-plus-2” articulation agreements between academic…
Over $200,000 will be donated to Alpine public services
◆ Alpine will host the event from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Saturday. Over $200,000 has been raised by the Alpine Airpark and Refuge Air Ranch to assist with EMS, Fire and other services in the community. The public is…