NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, July 22, 2019
Counties could lose millions in Cloud Peak taxes GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County could potentially lose out on more than $30 million in unpaid mineral production taxes from Cloud Peak Energy after a federal bankruptcy judge’s decision Thursday. Judge Kevin…
Irrigation Tunnel Collapse Threatens 104,000 acres of Farmland
By Tom Milstead Torrington Telegram Via Wyoming News Exchange FORT LARAMIE – A portion of a tunnel on the Gering-Fort Laramie irrigation canal has caused water to back up and breach the canal a mile upstream from the collapse and…
Chavez Appointed to Wyoming State Bar Board of Commissioners
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Sarah L. Chavez, an attorney from Rawlins, has been appointed commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Second Judicial District, which consists of Albany and Laramie Counties….
Uinta County Law Enforcement will be targeting Impaired Driver’s, Speeders, and those not Buckling Up
This year’s Pioneer Days Celebration is one of the busiest travel weekends in southwest Wyoming. Uinta County Law Enforcement is ready, and will be out in force targeting drunk drivers, speeders and enforcing seat belt laws. From Wednesday, July 24th…
WDE’s Laurel Ballard Elected Board Chair of the State Educational Technology Directors Association
CHEYENNE – Laurel Ballard, Supervisor of the Wyoming Department of Education’s (WDE) Student/Teacher Resource Team, has been elected the 2019-20 board chair for the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). SETDA is the principal association representing U.S. state and territorial educational…
Wyoming & Japan Advance Partnership with Research Project Slated for ITC
Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority (WIA) announced the state was once again partnering with Japan to advance carbon utilization and carbon recycling technology. The WIA entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Coal Energy Center…
UW, Business Council launch network to connect entrepreneurs, mentors
Budding entrepreneurs across Wyoming will have access to experienced mentors through a new network being launched by the Wyoming Business Council and the University of Wyoming’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE). The High Plains Mentor Network will increase the…
Court clears way for Teton Raptor Center expansion
By Allie Gross Jackson Hole News and Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange A district court judge has affirmed the county’s approval of the Teton Raptor Center’s expansion plans despite a legal challenge from neighbors. “This opinion from the district court…
2019 Wyoming Supertag winners announced; more than $1.1 million raised for wildlife conservation
Most dream about epic hunts; some go on them. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced the winners of its Wyoming Super Tag raffle on July 15. Created by Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature in 2013, the Super…
Love in Action plans community event to raise funds for those in need
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media When Abbie Christensen was diagnosed with cancer, a handful of community members started talking about what could be done to help. From those humble beginnings came the Love in Action committee. “A group of…