63 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized West Of Laramie
On October 26th, 2017 a Wyoming Highway Patrol traffic stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 63 pounds of marijuana. The traffic stop occurred at 7:30 a.m. near mile post 290 on Interstate 80 eastbound. This is approximately 20 miles…
Lower Valley Energy Welcomes New Board Member
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM LOWER VALLEY ENERGY Afton, WYOMING – With the resignation of long-time District 6 Board member Peter Cook in August, prospective board candidates were invited to apply for the open director seat. Lower Valley Energy…
LDS General Conference Sessions Consolidated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the Priesthood and Women’s Sessions of it’s biannual general conferences. In a letter sent to church leadership to be read during worship services, the Church stated that the…
Southwest Airlines celebrates first ‘unmanned’ flight on new Boeing model
The flight, which Southwest described as “unmanned,” had an all-female crew, including both of the pilots.
Idaho Falls man dead as car plunges into Snake River
First responders were dispatched at approximately 1:30 p.m. as an SUV broke through a guardrail south of Hoback Junction on U.S. 89/26 and plunged into the Snake River Friday afternoon. There were two occupants in the car. The driver, identified…
WYDOT continues to accept applications for authorized travel program
Motorists who need permission to travel on sections of closed highways when conditions allow can sign up for the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Authorized Travel (WAT) program. WYDOT began accepting applications for the 2017-2018 season in September. Motorists who signed…
69 LDS Missionaries moved out of Madagascar due to plague outbreak
SALT LAKE CITY — LDS missionaries serving in Madagascar have been temporarily transferred off the island after an outbreak of plague in the country, officials from the church announced Thursday. A total of 69 missionaries are being relocated or reassigned…
Peter Morici: Can US automakers win the race for future vehicle dominance?
Don’t look to Detroit, Japan or Germany for the mighty impulse that transforms personal transportation. With the world’s largest car market and savvy government policies, the advantage goes to China.
Congresswoman Cheney issues statement Monday afternoon on ‘Sue and Settle’
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s (WY-AL) statement on EPA Administrator Pruitt’s directive to end “Sue & Settle”: “I strongly support EPA Administrator Pruitt’s directive to end the practice of “Sue & Settle.” For far too long the Obama-era EPA…
UW Geological Museum Receives Grant to Digitize Wyoming’s Rare Fossil Mammal Collection
The University of Wyoming Geological Museum has only one-half of 1 percent of its fossils on display to the public. The other 99.5 percent are stored away, and very few, save some visiting researchers, rarely see these hidden treasures in…