BLM transfers wildland fire engine to Central Fire Department
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District transferred a surplus wildland fire engine to the Central Fire Department yesterday, part of BLM’s effort to respond to rural wildland fires by giving excess equipment and supplies to local…
Wyoming Director of Transportation Testifies Before the Senate on Highway Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed Luke Reiner, director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, to the committee. Reiner was testifying before the committee at…
Wyoming State Museum exhibit celebrates Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In 2019, Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years of campaigning for wildfire prevention awareness. To commemorate the inter-agency wildfire prevention efforts that represent Smokey’s message on the ground, replicas of historic Smokey Bear portraits by artist Rudolph Wendelin…
Laramie Attorney Appointed President-Elect of Wyoming State Bar
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Bar announced today that Laramie attorney Kelly M. Neville has been appointed to serve as its President-Elect effective immediately. Torrington attorney Nathaniel S. Hibben had been previously serving as the organization’s President-Elect prior to being…
Senate passes legislation to honor Christa McAuliffe
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., applauded the Senate for passing the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act on Tuesday night. Enzi introduced the bipartisan legislation with Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, both D-N.H., in order to create a…
Revenue Committee takes another crack at fuel tax
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Interim Committee will take another swing at trying to raise the state’s gasoline tax after failing to connect during this year’s session. The…
WYDOT Director Luke Reiner to address U.S. Senate committee
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Director Luke Reiner will testify before a U.S. Senate committee about the importance of continuing federal support for transportation in rural states. Reiner will testify before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on…
Jackson Hole Airport Receives BEST Certification
Jackson, Wyoming: July 9, 2019 – The Jackson Hole Airport became the latest organization in Jackson Hole to reach the Business Emerald Sustainability Tier (BEST) level of sustainability performance. The standards in the BEST program are comparable to the world’s …
Blackjewel seeks funding to reopen Campbell Co. Mines
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Bankrupt coal operator Blackjewel continues to seek additional funding to reopen its two shuttered coal mines in Campbell County, company lawyers said during a weekend bankruptcy hearing. The company…
Proposal for new ICE detention center resurfaces
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A proposal to construct an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Evanston may again be moving forward following a long period of inactivity since first being…