CREG says state outperforming expections, but issues remain
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange An updated forecast for state revenues released Wednesday shows the state’s economy has performed better than initially expected. But even with those new numbers, Wyoming’s economy is a far…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 8, 2019
SVI Media is a part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Former tribal judge pleads guilty to drug charges CASPER (WNE) — The former chief judge of the Wind River Tribal Court pleaded…
Schools test athletes to track concussions
By Ramsey Scott, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Student-athletes across Laramie County School District 1 are just a few short days from practice starting for fall sports. But before they take the field, court, course or…
Lawsuit filed over new tribal law firm
By Clair McFarland, Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Divisions between factions in the Northern Arapaho Business Council deepened on Friday, when the two senior members of the tribal government filed a lawsuit against the council’s new law…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 6, 2019
SVI Media is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Lawsuit demands updated grizzly recovery plan PINEDALE (WNE) — While appeals of the 2018 court decision leading to Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s grizzly bear…
Red tape delays hemp planting
By Nick Reynolds, Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — This winter, lawmakers voted to allow hemp in Wyoming, hoping the crop will become a boon for the state’s agricultural industry. But farmers will have to wait at least…
Laramie man arrested for 2018 murder
By Daniel Bendtsen, Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — After what the Laramie Police Department described as a “lengthy and intensive investigation,” a 24-year-old Laramie man was arrested for the killing of a woman in March 2018. Artem…
Contura winning bidder for Blackjewel’s Wyoming mines
By Greg Johnson, Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Nearly 600 Blackjewel LLC coal workers in Wyoming and West Virginia may see a monthlong forced layoff end soon after the company has agreed to sell a trio…
Heart Mountain Pilgrimage builds bridge between past, present
Heart Mountain Pilgrimage builds bridge between past, present By Don Cogger Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — As many Park County residents enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Park County Fair over the weekend of July 27…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 1, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Mead on UW president search committee LARAMIE (WNE) — Sixteen people, including former Gov. Matt Mead and former state Auditor Rita Meyer, will…