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20th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure in Wilson

he 20th annual Run & Ride for the Cure will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am in Wilson, Wyoming. This duathlon fundraiser supports the Cancer Patient Support Fund at St. John’s Hospital Foundation. Race day consists of a…

Yellowstone and the Tetons Revealed as One of America’s Ultimate Road Trips

Geotab Research Analyzes and Ranks 50 Iconic Routes Monument Valley Trails is crowned America’s ultimate road trip as it scores first place with an overall score of 92/100 Meanwhile, Route 66 fails to live up to its legendary status, placing…

Lincoln County Tax Payment Agreement

Lincoln County has moved forward with a tax payment agreement for the Westmoreland Mining operations in Kemmerer. The national company declared bankruptcy in 2018. Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly, said the LLC company now operating the mine under the bankruptcy…

Skier Apologizes for Forcing Rescue

By Emily Mieure Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Instead of hiring an attorney and fighting federal charges for ducking a rope during high avalanche danger, Andrew Richards offered up guilty pleas and an apology. The 24-year-old…

USDOT announces $16 million in infrastructure grants to three airports in Wyoming

According to a May 15, 2019, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) press release, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the intent to award $779 million in supplemental federal infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and…

Emma, Oliver Most Popular Wyoming Newborn Names

Emma was again the newborn name Wyoming parents chose most often for girls in 2018 while Oliver was the top selection for boys, according to Vital Statistics Services, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Emma was the most…

NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, May 20, 2019

Yellowstone unveils strategies for decision-making JACKSON (WNE) — The federal officials who oversee Yellowstone National Park unveiled last week five “strategic priorities” that will guide decision-making in the short and long terms. New Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly devised the conceptual…

Lawmakers still looking for ways to prevent early coal plant closures

By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Four of Wyoming’s coal-fired power plants have been identified as potential targets for early closures to save money. And state lawmakers have worked to put up as many…

Microsoft Spark Programs Donates $5,000 to Support Senior High Tech in Wyoming

CHEYENNE – The Microsoft Spark program will support AARP Wyoming’s Senior High Tech program through a $5,000 donation to foster the program’s expansion in Wyoming. The Senior High Tech program connects  high school student service organizations with local   residents age…

Lake DeSmet now home to kokanee salmon

By Floyd Whiting Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Game & Fish Department has stocked Lake DeSmet with kokanee salmon to evaluate if the Pacific fish will thrive and to provide anglers with deep-water fishing opportunities….