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….
NEWS BRIEFS for Friday, May 17, 2019
Wyoming treasurer seeks White House support for increasing uranium production CHEYENNE (WNE) – Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier on Tuesday sent letters to President Donald J. Trump and other key officials asking them to advance “stable and secure” domestic uranium…
Vehicle Strikes Bridge on US30 in Pocatello
On May 15, 2019, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a crash south of N Main St. and Garrett Way, which is also US30, in Pocatello. Bryan Williams, age 36, of Grace was driving southbound on N…
Lincoln County working with coal company on tax payments
Lincoln County has moved forward with a tax payment agreement with Westmoreland Mining for the company’s Kemmerer based operations. The national company declared bankruptcy in 2018. Speaking by cell phone Monday, Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly, said the LLC company…