Laramie man killed by deputy
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A deputy from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office fatally shot a man Sunday on Garfield Street between 21st and 22nd streets. The deputy involved has been placed on administrative…
Two Jim Bridger units may close in 20 years
By Gregory R.C. Hasman Rocket Miner Via Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — The Jim Bridger Plant has been a Sweetwater County fixture for decades and its future appears bright even as PacifiCorp is looking to potentially close two of its units…
Yellowstone caldera calm despite reports
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — There is no newfound heightened threat of the Yellowstone volcano exploding despite some alarmist reporting to the contrary. It was the U.S. Geological Survey’s update to its volcanic…
State Encourages Doctors, Hospitals to Provide Free Care
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — State leaders hope a new program will encourage more medical…
News Briefs: November 2, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Explosion at oil processing site kills Gillette man GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man died in an explosion at a Tisdale…
Bomb Threat Reported on Sunnyside Rd. in Idaho Falls
The following is a press release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office released the morning of Friday, November 2. UPDATE Deputies and emergency personnel have cleared the scene of this incident and determined there is no further threat or cause…
5G is coming and you should definitely care
Over the next year or so, wireless technology is going into turbo speed. Every major service provider is fighting to be the first to spread 5G across America.
Salt Lake City could bring back Olympic Games by 2026 or 2030
It’s not often that rural residents in the United States get a chance to have the Olympics take place a short drive away from their homes but if Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski has her way the Utah state…
Company Says Oilfield Water Cleaning Test a Success
By Kristine Galloway Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Oilfield byproduct water is now a resource instead of a waste, and that new resource may improve the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. Encore Green and the Beneficial-Use…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 30, 2018
Judge dismisses Taylor Haynes eligibility suit CHEYENNE (WNE) — A Laramie County judge earlier this month dismissed a lawsuit over the residency of a perennial Republican candidate for governor. Taylor Haynes no longer faces legal action over whether he was…