Eastern Idaho coach charged with 20 counts of rape arrested in Franklin County
This story courtesy EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PRESTON — A former Soda Springs High School girl’s basketball coach already facing 20 rape charges has been arrested near the Idaho-Utah border. Wade Lee Schvaneveldt, 52, was arrested…
Renewables outpace coal
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The U.S. generated more electricity from renewables than coal for the first time in 2022 as wind and solar continued to grow and coal plants continued to shutter. Only…
Grizzly mama of the Tetons sets out to break a record
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com She’s 27 years old, reputed for being a stellar mother and knows her way around a crowd. If you live in Jackson Hole she might be your nosy neighbor. Regardless, her olfactory senses are terrific. Wyoming…
Feds seek public input on pending oil and gas lease sales
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Federal oil and gas lease parcels are once again in the offering in Wyoming after several quarterly sales were nixed in recent years. The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct three quarterly competitive lease sales…
LDS Church releases first exterior rendering of the Cody Wyoming Temple
Just two weeks after releasing the location of the Cody Wyoming Temple, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the first artist rendering the exterior of the building on March 27, 2023. President Russell M. Nelson announced a…
Local veterans reflect on Iraq War 20 years after it started
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE – March 20. For most, it’s not a date that lives in infamy. This year, it came and went without much fanfare. But Monday marked the 20th anniversary of…
Wyoming Medicaid warns of fake texts, bogus calls
LARAMIE (WNE) — Following reports of fake text messages and bogus calls seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting residents about current Medicaid renewal scams that are targeting program clients. Wyoming Medicaid is part of the Wyoming Department of Health. “Some…
Abortion critics navigate courts
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Anti-abortion lawmakers in Wyoming celebrated a historic win following the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade over the summer, vowing to further restrict the procedure by…
Alpine Wyoming man arrested for warrant linked to name on his fraudulent ID
The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – POCATELLO — A man using fraudulent identification was arrested when the ID was linked to an open warrant. Police charged and released him. Then, he allegedly…
(Video) – Update from Superintendent Degenfelder
As Governor Mark Gordon took final action this week on bills passed during the 2023 general legislative session, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on bills that directly affect education in Wyoming, and how they fit…