Wyoming Unclaimed Property sets numerous records
Treasurer’s Office still holding on to more than $98 million owed to State residents CHEYENNE – The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office paid out more than $15.25 million in money and securities value during fiscal year…
LVE has lowest rates in the nation
Lower Valley Energy has the lowest rates in the nation, according to a report presented at the co-op’s annual meeting June 30. “According to our bank, Cooperative Finance Corporation, we have the lowest residential rates of all the co-ops in…
Updated WIC Guidelines May Help More Families, Says Wyoming Department of Health
With families feeling the pinch at the grocery store under the high inflation, the Wyoming WIC Program’s new income guidelines may offer some relief. WIC is officially known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program,…
Devils Towers visitors spend $40M
GILLETTE (WNE) — Devils Tower National Monument had a record-breaking year in terms of visitors in 2021, and that translated into an increase in local revenue. Visitors to Devils Tower spent nearly $40 million in the region in 2021. According…
Yellowstone will open north loop Saturday, drop license plate system
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Bunsen Peak, Mount Washburn, the Roaring Mountain and the beautiful road along Blacktail Deer Plateau will be ready for visitors on Saturday, when Yellowstone National Park plans to…
WYDOT to meet with County on local projects
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be meeting with the Lincoln County Commission on July 19, 2022 to present their annual State Transportation Improvement Plan. The presentation will include information on local projects and discuss future projects and funding. …
Simpson to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a July 7 ceremony at the White House by longtime friend, U.S. President Joe Biden….
Helping Veterans Through Push-ups: Star Valley Residents Join Mission 22 Challenge
◆ National organization gains local support in the fight for suicide prevention among veterans. Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide. One organization is raising awareness and funds to combat this statistic, and local residents are joining the challenge. “Mission 22…
Jackson woman wins wild bison hunting license
JACKSON (WNE) — A lifelong hunter who won a coveted bison-hunting license wants to give it away to a disabled military veteran. Norma Winder’s name was pulled from 2,205 entries into Gov. Mark Gordon’s annual Wild Bison License Raffle. Instead…
Suspect in Green River double homicide dies by self inflicted gun shot
The following is a press release from the Green River Police Department The suspect in a shooting that occurred in the late-night hours on June 23, 2022, at the Embassy Tavern Bar in Green River, Wyoming, identified as Douglas Wolf,…