Rep. Cheney joins U.S. House members calling for relief for Wyoming industries, ranchers
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS Calling for aid and support for Wyoming’s coal and ash industries and for ranchers in the wake of economic repercussions from COVID-19, Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined a bipartisan group of members of Congress in letters…
Emergency grants available to retail businesses in Goshen County
With economic challenges facing local businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Goshen County Economic Development announced an Emergency Disaster Grant for retail businesses. In an announcement today, April 1, the following was released: “In light of the current…
6.5 quake hits 45 miles west of Challis, Idaho
A major 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook virtually the entire Gem State Tuesday evening, and aftershocks continued well into the evening. The original quake happened just before 6 p.m. and originated about 45 miles west of Challis, and 20 miles northwest…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 95, only 16 hospitalized
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming tripled in the course of a week, but only 16 of those patients have been hospitalized, according to the state’s health officer. Dr. Alexia Harrist, speaking during…
Riverton couple charged with murder in Friday shooting
By Clair McFarland The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — A husband and wife were charged Friday morning in the death of 38-year-old Trevor Bartlett, who died of a gunshot wound early Thursday. Court documents state the following: On…
Gordon OKs oil and gas tax break
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In the midst of unprecedented volatility in the global oil market, shale producers in Wyoming received a small boost Friday in the form of tax relief. Gov. Mark Gordon…
Sublette County confirms first positive test
Officials from Sublette County have determined the county’s first positive test for the COVID-19 Coronavirus on Saturday morning March 28. The patient is a 59-year old female. The most recent data shows this brings the overall total in the State…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 27, 2020
Governor signs daylight saving bill GILLETTE (WNE) — Wyoming is officially all-in on wanting to make daylight saving time permanent, but will it happen? Gov. Mark Gordon officially signed the bill on Monday. Similar measures failed in the Wyoming Legislature…
Wyoming given federal waiver from required student testing
◆ Wyoming Dept. of Education accepting comments. Provided by the Wyoming Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education (USED) granted Wyoming a waiver Friday from certain federal assessment and accountability requirements in light of the widespread school closures due…
Linder Announces Addition of Wyoming Native Sundance Wicks to Coaching Staff
LARAMIE, Wyo. (MARCH 25, 2020) – University of Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder announced Wednesday the addition of Wyoming native Sundance Wicks to the Cowboy coaching staff. He has spent the last two seasons as head coach at Missouri Western….