UW cell isolation research yields promising results
John Oakey’s work at the cellular and molecular level could radically change the way cancer is treated. Oakey, an associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Wyoming’s College of Engineering and Applied Science, and his research group have…
BLM seeking comment on sodium lease sale proposal near Kemmerer
The Kemmerer Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking the public to review the Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed Big Dry Creek sodium lease sale. The proposal calls for leasing…
Federal Workers Give Back To Local Food Pantry
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – This February, employees from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and other agencies came together to conduct a food drive for the St. Joseph’s Food…
Wyoming News Briefs
Avalanche closes Teton Pass JACKSON (WNE) — An avalanche piled snow across Highway 22 on Wednesday, forcing the Wyoming Department of Transportation to shut down the road for most of the day. Foreman Bruce Daigle believes the avalanche released naturally…
84th Civil Support Team joins local emergency responders in training
The “big show” was in town this last week as the Wyoming National Guard 84th Civil Support Team conducted training with emergency responders and law enforcement in Lincoln County. The training took place a multiple locations during the week of…
Bat hibernation survey completed
Game and Fish bat biologist Laura Beard and nongame technician Frank Stetler recently completed a bat hibernation survey in the Bighorn Mountains. In addition to recording the species and number of bats seen, samples were collected to look for evidence…
Star Valley “Treble Tones” and “Singcopation” Students Present the National Anthem at Utah Jazz Game
Salt Lake City — Star Valley High School students performed the National Anthem at the Utah Jazz game Saturday. Check out their performance in the video below:
Active Search and Rescue in Progress on Togwotee Pass
The following is a press release from the Teton County Sheriff’s Office The Teton County Sheriff’s Office announced this morning that an active Search and Rescue operation is in progress on Togwotee Pass to rescue three snowmobilers that were trapped…
Semi crashes into UHaul and Tow Truck on I-80 in Uinta County
One person was seriously injured Sunday morning after a semi crashed into a UHaul and tow truck on I-80. Uinta County Fire and Ambulance reported that fire and EMS Crews responded to mile marker 46 on I-80 for a multi…
Malad House Fire
MALAD — Investigators are working to find the cause of the fire that destroyed a Malad home, all captured on video Tuesday. Officials say the Malad Volunteer Fire Department responded to Grandview Drive around 6:15 a.m. Crews battled the fire…