Miners furloughed again at Decker mine
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Another round of furloughs has been announced at the Decker Coal Mine, this time with 73 workers being furloughed until January 2021. This is the second time in recent months that miners at Decker have been furloughed….
UW plans to resume in-person classes this week
LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming is planning to reopen to in-person classes and release on-campus students from shelter-in-place orders next week, as the coronavirus’s presence on campus appears to have tempered. The number of active cases among students,…
Funeral services for Tammy Harmon
Funeral services for Tammy Harmon will take place Saturday September 19, 2020 at 12 noon in the Afton Tabernacle. A viewing will take place on Friday September 18, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary and from 10-11:45 a.m. prior…
Arizona man dies in Rawlins crash
On September 11, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around 3rd Street and North Higley Blvd. in Rawlins, Wyoming. At 5:00 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of the crash. The driver of a 2002 Chevrolet 3500 had stopped along…
“Qualified Volunteers” to begin culling non-native mountain goats
MOOSE, WY- The culling of non-native mountain goats from Grand Teton National Park will begin September 14 as part of a management plan to conserve a native and vulnerable population of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Teton Range. More than…
Investigation underway after deer is illegally shot
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. BEAR LAKE — Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal shooting of a white-tailed deer doe near Dingle Pond approximately 4 miles east of…
Campbell County commissioners look to a new college district
◆ Application submitted to Wyoming Community College Commission. Provided by the Wyoming Community College Commission On September 1, the Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC) received a formal and complete application from the Campbell County Board of Commissioners to create a…
At Senate grizzly hearing, state official blasts ‘incredible’ payments to environmental groups
By Mark Davis and CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — A coalition of environmental groups and Native American tribes — who persuaded courts to reinstate endangered species protections for the greater Yellowstone area’s grizzly bears — say…
Caribou-Targhee to continue fuel reduction project in Teton Canyon
◆ Crews will work along the Sheep Bridge Trail (130) over the next several weeks. Provided by Caribou-Targhee National Forest The Caribou-Targhee National Forest resumed fuel reduction work near Teton Canyon Sept. 8. This is one component of the larger…
Question of whether to create the Mid Valley Fire District will be on the 2020 Ballot
◆ Thayne Fire Department looking to secure funding. The question of whether or not to create the Mid Valley Fire District in Star Valley will be on the 2020 Ballot in November. According to Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt, community…