State funds UW computing school to boost economy
• Part of a statewide initiative to spur digital infrastructure and workforce development and retention, the new School of Computing will offer Wyomingites more chances to pursue digital degrees in the state. By Lia Salvatierra, WyoFile.com The state known…
State releases Wyoming Insight business, energy report for June
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The June 2023 issue of the Wyoming Insight is available at the state of Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division website at eadiv.state.wy.us/. The Wyoming Insight serves as an energy index and business indicators report for the state. Highlights…
Ticked off: Weed and Pest scientists launch study
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Nothing bugs Mikenna Smith these days more than a tick. “They are disgusting and everyone hates them,” said Smith, an entomologist for Teton County Weed and Pest. “But…
Alan Edwards To Assume Larger Role as DEQ Deputy Director
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director, Todd Parfitt, announced today that Alan Edwards, Deputy Director, and Industrial Siting Division (ISD) Administrator for the DEQ will be assuming a larger role as Deputy Director. “I have asked Alan Edwards to…
Former Pinedale resident sentenced to prison for deliberate crash
PINEDALE (WNE) — Natalie R. Pilon, who moved from Pinedale to Billings, Mont., to continue recovery in 2021 after deliberately driving her car into a semi truck with a fully loaded trailer, was sentenced to prison late last month. Pilon…
Fire danger increased to ‘Moderate’
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Western Wyo., July 12, 2023—Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “moderate” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge….
Proposed changes to fees on Greys River
Public is Invited to Provide Input Jackson, Wyo., July 11, 2023— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing a new fee program in the Snake River Canyon and to charge new and increased fees at sites on the Greys River District. Most river…
TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Should fireworks be restricted in Lincoln County
Should fireworks be restricted or allowed only on certain days of the year? That was the question posed to listeners of SVI Radio‘s Weekday Wakeup morning show on Tuesday. The topic was suggested by a listener who said fireworks seem…
First oil & gas lease sale nets over $14M in state
• Wyoming will receive around $7 million of that revenue By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management’s first oil and gas lease sale in over a year netted roughly $14.7…
WYDOT awarded federal RAISE grant for I-25/I-80 interchange
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is the recipient of a 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant to help fund the redesign of the Interstate 80/Interstate 25 interchange in Cheyenne. “This is the third…