ARREST MADE AT GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE
On March 6th, 2018, at approximately 1:30 am, an individual gained entrance to the Governor’s residence, activated a fire alarm, then hid inside the house. Firefighters and law enforcement from the Cheyenne Police Department, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway…
Mead aligns with House on education budget
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE — Gov. Matt Mead supports smaller cuts, spending from savings, and diverting investment income to fund public schools, he told WyoFile Monday. “We have to fund education. It’s part and parcel of just what we care about…
Students credited with stopping bombing attempt at St. George High School
A group of students in St. George, Utah are being credited for stopping a possible bombing attack at their high school Monday. The St. George Police Department said that on March 5 students at Pine View High School notified…
House, Senate at odds over school funding bills
By Arno Rosenfeld Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Legislature appears further away than ever on the question of how to solve Wyoming’s $660 million education deficit after a Senate committee killed the House’s school finance proposal Monday,…
Hunting and fishing has $788 million state economic impact
A new analysis from the University of Wyoming shows hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing activities made a significant impact on the state’s economy in 2016. Data show that hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers spent an estimated $788 million in Wyoming,…
Enzi introduces new kind of savings account to help small businesses, employees cover health care costs
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to help small businesses and their employees cover health care costs, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced legislation yesterday to create a new kind of tax-exempt savings account which would provide more choice and…
Fatal Crash near Pinedale claims life of Juvenile
The following is a press release from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office. (Pinedale, Wyo –March 5th, 2018) Sublette County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol respond to a fatal vehicle crash on Highway 191 near the airport. On Thursday March…
Sublette S&R Rescues Injured Snowmobiler in Lincoln County
Emergency responders from Sublette County were able to successfully rescue an injured snowmobiler in Horse Creek area of Lincoln County. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said a call was received Sunday, March 4, from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office stating…
Wyoming News Briefs: February 28, 2018
These stories courtesy of the Wyoming News Exchange. Outfitter found not guilty of animal cruelty JACKSON (WNE) — Forest Stearns, a Wilson outfitter, has been found not guilty of animal cruelty. Teton County Circuit Court Judge James Radda filed the…
Governor Mead Announces ENDOW Rural Council
CHEYENNE, Wyo – Wyoming Governor Matt Mead appointed five members to ENDOW’s Rural Council. The Council offers a rural perspective on important considerations to the ENDOW Executive Council as it narrows its focus on solutions for sustaining and diversifying Wyoming’s…