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Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures

By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange   CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as…

Gordon: UW should be leader on climate change

By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange     LARAMIE — During a discussion with the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon said the university should tap its research capabilities, especially those at…

NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Wolf killing prompts call for outfitting permit revocation JACKSON (WNE) — Animal rights attorneys upset that a wolf was poached in Grand Teton National Park are arguing that a Kelly hunting outfitter’s permit to guide clients should be revoked. Humane…

Bear Lake Memorial launches Ultimate Bear Laker Drawing

The following is a press release from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Bear Lake Memorial Health Foundation introduces The Ultimate Bear Laker. It is an ultimate drawing to win an ultimate prize. It only takes $25 to register to become the…

Game and Fish working on Grizzly Delisting

By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Game and Fish director Brian Nesvik revealed last week the department is keeping channels open with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service trying to draft a fresh rule delisting…

Governor Gordon Announces New members of his Staff

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is continuing to build out his team to serve Wyoming. Today, he is announcing that Michael Pearlman will be his new communications director, Pearlman replaces Rachel Girt who has moved back to the private…

Latest Updates About the Kemmerer Coal Mine and What You Can Do to Help

City Administrator Brian Muir met with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and county commissioners to discuss action plans to advocate the operation of the coal mine in Kemmerer. Muir said the city of Kemmerer and other officials are hoping to change…

(Video) – Dr. Kevin Stucki with Salt River Orthopedics

Specializing in upper body injuries, Dr. Kevin Stucki with Salt River Orthopedics spoke with Dan Dockstader about his job as part of a Star Valley Medical Center Health Topics Tuesday.

(Video) – Kyle Hirschi of Salt River Orthopedics

As part of a Star Valley Medical Center Health Topics Tuesday, Kyle Hirschi, a physicians assistant with Salt River Orthopedics, speaks with SVI about his job details.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office warns of area fraud attempts

The following is a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in cases where residents are contacted by phone or email by individuals committing fraud. In some cases community members…