Two Adult Males Arrested for Vandalism and Possession of Drugs
At 12:45am this morning, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of vandalism in progress at the Gem State Power Plant near 81st S. and 35th W. Upon arrival Deputies located the suspects attempting to leave the area in…
Governor Gordon to Unveil a New-Look Budget and Emphasize a True Two-Year Budget
CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Gordon will put his personal stamp on the budget process and take a new approach as he builds his first budget in the coming months. The budget letter released by the Governor yesterday directs state agencies to make…
Temporary Area Closure in the Hoback Canyon for Short Haul Training
Jackson – June 4, 2019 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a temporary area closure in the Beaver Mountain area adjacent to Wyoming Hwy 189 and the Bryan Flats Guard Station during its annual helicopter short haul training. The…
NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, June 6, 2019
Two killed in rollover near Riverton RIVERTON (WNE) — Two 16-year-olds died June 1 in a rollover crash near Boysen Reservoir. Officials said Braedan Black and Carter Hughes both died at the scene of the incident, which was reported at…
Governor Gordon to Sign Equal Pay Day Proclamation June 17
The Wyoming Council for Women is pleased to partner with the Wyoming Women’s Foundation in announcing June 10 is Wyoming’s Equal Pay Day. Governor Gordon will recognize Equal Pay Day with a public signing on June 17 in the Governor’s…
Returning a Flag to Honor Their Father
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The French flag could have just remained at an American Legion post in Pennsylvania, or as a family heirloom, something to be kept in a drawer and…
Cheyenne Student Named Wyoming Winner of “Doodle for Google”
By Ellen Fike Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – It was earlier this month when Heather Osterman received the good news from Google. Her daughter, Amelia Osterman, had been chosen as the Wyoming winner of the Doodle…
Outgoing UW President Headed to South Dakota
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Outgoing University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols has been hired to take the top job at Black Hills State University on July 1, the day after her UW…
Medicare Fraud Alert Genetic Testing Scam
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity…
New Wells Boost State Oil Production to Highest Level in 25 Years
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) completed its 2019 update to the Interactive Oil and Gas Map of Wyoming. The updates are done annually to redefine the spatial extent of oil and gas fields by incorporating new wells drilled in the…