Man sentenced to life in stabbing death
By The Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON – Jamie Stuart Snyder will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering Wade Erschabeck two years ago in Fort Laramie. A jury found Snyder guilty of first-degree murder…
Wyoming Small Business Development Center advisers assist agribusinesses
◆ Funding available through economic disaster loans. Provided by UW Ag News Wyoming Small Business Development Center advisers across the state can help agribusiness owners applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. SBDC state director Jill Kline said advisers are helping…
Kemmerer J.C. Penney store to stay open as company lists initial closures
A total of 154 stores will close in the first wave of activity after J.C. Penney declared bankruptcy on May 15. Not on that list is the original Kemmerer, Wyoming store which has served as a cornerstone for the town…
Business Council launches $50M grant relief program at 10 a.m. on June 8
The Wyoming Business Council will open applications for the Wyoming Business Interruption Stipend at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8. The program offers grants of up to $50,000 to independent Wyoming businesses who, as of March 31, 2020, employed 50 or fewer full-time employees. Visit wyobizrelief.org Monday after 10 a.m. to apply. The web…
Governor instructs state agencies to prepare deeper budget reductions
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to Wyoming’s significant revenue shortfalls, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed state agencies to immediately take action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper cuts in the coming months. The reduction plan requires agencies to…
Legislators eye mineral tax cuts
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming lawmakers mulled ways to prop up the ailing oil and gas industry Monday, including possible cuts to state mineral taxes. The Legislature’s Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development…
Active coronavirus cases dip below 200
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell below 200 Wednesday as recoveries far outnumbered new cases, according to the Department of Health. The department, in its daily coronavirus update, said two new cases were reported during the day…
Protesters plan week of marches in Laramie
Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs see protests over Floyd death Protesters across Wyoming continued to express their dismay this week over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of police. Demonstrators took to the streets in Laramie, Gillette…
Pair of Douglas residents die in rollover accident near Wright
On June 2, 2020, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 63 on Wyoming 59 south of Wright, Wyoming. Around 8:45 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2002 GMC Yukon was traveling…
Governor Gordon opens 2020 RISE Award nominations
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), has opened the 2020 application period for the Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. This new award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by…