Southwest Airlines celebrates first ‘unmanned’ flight on new Boeing model
The flight, which Southwest described as “unmanned,” had an all-female crew, including both of the pilots.
Idaho Falls man dead as car plunges into Snake River
First responders were dispatched at approximately 1:30 p.m. as an SUV broke through a guardrail south of Hoback Junction on U.S. 89/26 and plunged into the Snake River Friday afternoon. There were two occupants in the car. The driver, identified…
WYDOT continues to accept applications for authorized travel program
Motorists who need permission to travel on sections of closed highways when conditions allow can sign up for the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Authorized Travel (WAT) program. WYDOT began accepting applications for the 2017-2018 season in September. Motorists who signed…
Rexburg man sentenced ‘appalling and nightmarish’ drug case
The following is a story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. REXBURG — A Rexburg man who dealt drugs near an elementary school, and used drugs in the same home as a baby, learned his fate Monday…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Selling Christmas Tree Permits
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is selling of Christmas tree permits from any of the Bridger-Teton National Forest District Offices which include the Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale, Greys River (Afton), and Blackrock Ranger Stations. Permits are also sold at the Bureau…
UW Geological Museum Receives Grant to Digitize Wyoming’s Rare Fossil Mammal Collection
The University of Wyoming Geological Museum has only one-half of 1 percent of its fossils on display to the public. The other 99.5 percent are stored away, and very few, save some visiting researchers, rarely see these hidden treasures in…
Wyoming rallies to 28-23 win over Utah State
The Cowboys (4-2, 2-0 Mountain West) led 26-23 on Allen’s 28-yard pass to C.J. Johnson with 3:45 left. The Aggies (3-4, 1-2) reached midfield on the next possession before LaJuan Hunt fumbled and Cassh Maluia recovered for Wyoming. Utah State…
American Airlines to fly year-round to Jackson Hole
(September 29, 2017), Jackson Hole, WY –– It is with pleasure that the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board, JH Air Improvement Resources Board and American Airlines announce the opportunity to provide YEAR ROUND air service to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Beginning…
Sara Reed named 2018 Wyoming Teacher of the Year
CHEYENNE – Sara Reed, a kindergarten teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School in Campbell County School District #1, has been named Wyoming’s 2018 Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Jillian Balow says Mrs. Reed is the kind of teacher that every…
Governor pleased with plans to rescind Clean Power Plan
Governor Matt Mead voiced his support of the initial step taken by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday, Oct. 10, to rescind the Clean Power Plan (CPP). EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt signed the notice of proposed rulemaking which formally begins…