Business Coucil hires businessman as new CEO
By Ron Gullberg Strategic Relations Director, Wyoming Business Council Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Co-Chairwoman Megan Goetz announced Wyoming native Josh Dorrell is the state economic development agency’s next Chief Executive Officer following a national search. Governor Mark Gordon…
Lawmakers look to revive federal background check bill
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After a bill failed in committee that would have required Wyoming to share disqualifying mental health information of potential gun owners with the FBI, lawmakers are looking to…
Lori Daybell must produce children in 5 days or may be found in contempt of court
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. Feature Photo: Chad and Lori Daybell at the Kauai Beach Resort in Hawaii on Sunday. | Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG — Authorities in Madison County have filed a child…
Laramie begins effort to reduce or ban plastic bag use
By Jordan Achs Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Laramie City Council largely supported the first step in a likely multi-year long process to reduce and potentially ban retail-use plastic bags. The council voted unanimously during its…
Man indicted on money laundering, marijuana charges
JACKSON (WNE) — A grand jury has indicted Teton County man Bryan Jones and three co-defendants for conspiracy to distribute and manufacture a metric ton of marijuana and conspiracy to launder money. The indictment stems from Jones’ Dec. 10 arrest…
Wyoming graduation rates up for sixth consecutive year
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced today that high school graduation rates increased to 82.1% in 2018-19, marking the sixth consecutive year of improvement from the class of 2013, where 77.6% of students graduated. Full graduation rate…
Man rescued from Yellowstone canyon was treasure seeker
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — An Indiana man who illegally rappelled into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone this month before being pulled out by rescuers says he was searching for hidden treasure. Dave…
Superintendent Balow praises competitors in “We The People” competition
The following is a memo released from the office of Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Wyoming: “Dear Superintendents, It has been a pleasure to be on the road visiting schools, despite wintry travel. Thank you…
Exxon plans carbon capture project near Kemmerer
PINEDALE (WNE) — ExxonMobil Corporation filed an application on Jan. 13 with the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council to construct and operate the LaBarge Carbon Capture Project approximately 33 miles northeast of Kemmerer beginning in August. The company plans to build…
(Video) – Dr. Martha Hageman
*Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Dr. Martha Hageman speaks with SVI about Cervical Cancer awareness and how residents can best stay on top of this potential health risk.