Sweetwater commissioners reject COVID resolution
By Lisa Romero Rock Springs Rocket-Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County commissioners decided not to approve a resolution against county-level health orders in light of COVID-19 during their regular meeting Tuesday morning. The resolution would have…
Salt River Senior Center receives grant to connect older adults
Connecting with friends and family via technology has become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Salt River Senior Center has received grant funding that will enhance digital connection opportunities for seniors. “Salt River Senior Center has received a Tech2Connect…
LC Emergency Management asks area residents to take stock
◆ September is National Preparedness Month. With a chill in the air and families making fall preparations for winter, Lincoln County Emergency is asking area residents to take stock. “The month of September marks National Preparedness Month, serving as a…
Nearly 50 UW students quarantined because of coronavirus
———— By Brandon Foster Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — COVID-19 infections stemming from University of Wyoming students gathering off campus have led the school to quarantine nearly 50 students since Monday. Seven students have tested positive this…
Hemp’s stumbles reveal hurdles in Wyoming’s race to diversify
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com ALBIN—Ron Rabou is no hemp-necklace-wearing hippy. A Trump 2020 flag flies at the entrance to his driveway. A hanging in his office reminds him that “God made a Farmer.” The eastern Wyoming agriculturalist has never tried…
G&F Director Nesvik looks to a promising hunting season
◆ G&F Director calls hunting ‘the ultimate social distancing activity.’ With the start of September comes the start of the fall hunting seasons in some parts of the state. Early archery hunts started with the new month. “Today marks the…
Only 30 days left to be counted on the 2020 United States Census
——— Time is winding down to participate in the 2020 United States Census. According to Jennifer Hillmann, U.S. Census Bureau Representative for Wyoming, data collection will end on September 30. “The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in Wyoming who…
Spider leads to Gillette crash
GILLETTE (WNE) — Arachnophobia can be expensive. Just ask the 57-year-old woman who crashed her 2005 Toyota Tacoma into a 2006 Coachmen Camper on Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of Buckskin Drive. She wasn’t hurt, but the camper and…
Woman accused of embezzling more than $300,000
RIVERTON (WNE) — A Riverton woman has been charged with stealing more than $300,000 in four years’ time. 43-year-old Laura Burleson – also known as Laura Logan or Laura Veach – could face up to 40 years in prison and…
Rawlins man accused of driving tractor in city limits while intoxicated pleads not guilty
RAWLINS (WNE) — Accused of running a stop sign and evading police, a Rawlins man caught driving a tractor within city limits while allegedly intoxicated had his day in court on Monday. Matthew Mikel Farrington II, 46, pleaded not guilty…