Pedigree Stage Stop Race rolls through Alpine on February
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers are pleased to announce the 2020 race schedule and total possible payout of $165,000 in prize money. The “Wyoming Stage Stop” enters its 25th year January 31, 2020 in Jackson, Wyoming. To kick-off the event,…
Community colleges seek $30 million
By Kevin Killough Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Wyoming’s community colleges are hoping to get $30 million in state funding to support their operations, which was proposed to Gov. Mark Gordon but not included in his budget….
Yellowstone’s winter season starts December 15, 2019
The following is a news release from the National Park Service At 8 a.m. Sunday, December 15, roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for travel by snowcoaches and snowmobiles. Winter is here! Visitors will be able to…
Antelope migration hindered by solar farm
GREEN RIVER — More than 1,000 antelope were bottlenecked near the Sweetwater Solar facility west of Green River in late November as they attempted to migrate to winter ranges. The antelope were forced onto Wyo. Highway 372. According to Mark…
TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Should Names of Public Employees Be Made Public?
Names of state employees, such as educators, being made public has been a hot topic around the state of Wyoming in recent weeks. State Senator Tom James (R, Rock Springs) from District 13 recently requested a list of all names…
Governor Gordon Forges Partnership to Study Wyoming’s Carbon Capture Potential
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced a joint effort between his administration, the University of Wyoming (UW) School of Energy Resources (SER), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and Rocky Mountain Power to conduct a study examining carbon capture, utilization, and…
Exhibit featuring UW paleontologist on display at Smithsonian
By Eve Newman Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE (WNE) — A photography exhibit and film that premiered at the University of Wyoming more than two years ago are now on display at the Smithsonian. UW associate professor and…
(Video) New Renderings Released for Salt Lake Temple Renovation
Beginning on December 29, the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be closed for extensive renovations which are expected to day approximately five years. In advance of the temple’s closure at the…
Judge dismisses part of Evanston gun policy lawsuit
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — The lawsuit against Uinta County School District No. 1 regarding the district’s concealed carry rule, Rule CKA, will be allowed to continue. A ruling issued by Judge Steven…
Man accused of stealing $7,000 from ATMs
CODY (WNE) — A Brazilian national is facing up to 160 years in prison on charges that he illegally withdrew more than $7,000 from Park County ATM machines in recent weeks. Allisson Bebiano, 29, is in custody at the Park…