Public hearing uncovers complexities of proposed Jackalope Wind Energy Project
By Tracie Sullivan Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS – The public hearing in Sweetwater County on Wednesday provided little clarity on a proposed wind energy project, leaving more questions and underscoring the uncertainties ahead in a state…
Complaints in coal country: Producers, state leaders frustrated with federal approval process
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine in January 2021 applied to add federal coal reserves at its Sweetwater County operations, which supplies the Jim Bridger Power Plant and a sizable share…
Sweetwater County Commission urges BLM to fix errors in RMP
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County commissioners doubt whether the Bureau of Land Management will withdraw its Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan, and during its October 3 meeting, the commission…
Man gets 125 years for rape, kidnapping
CASPER (WNE) — A Rock Springs man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for the kidnapping and sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. A judge on Tuesday sentenced Luis Saavedra Villa, 44, to 125 years in…
Redistricting committee provides update
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Though Interstate 80 was closed and much of southern Wyoming was snowed in, the Legislative Management Council heard an update on the state’s redistricting process from committee members…
Sweetwater County approves plan for additional horse racing terminals
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Sweetwater County commissioners approved a plan by Wyoming Downs LLC to add more historic horse racing terminals in Sweetwater County. Wyoming Downs operates pari-mutuel simulcast wagering in the county and is seeking approval from the county…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 26, 2019
Man sentenced to up to 100 years on sexual assault conviction WORLAND – Former Worland man Jason Miller received a sentence of 50 to 100 years imprisonment following a sentencing hearing in the Fifth Judicial District Court in Worland on…
Congresswoman Cheney Introduces Bill to Implement County Commissioners’ Requests and Release Wilderness Study Areas in Big Horn, Lincoln, and Sweetwater Counties
Washington, D.C. – Today, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, Congresswoman Liz Cheney introduced the Restoring Local Input and Access to Public Lands Act at the request of Big Horn, Lincoln, and Sweetwater County Commissioners. This legislation lifts the restrictive Wilderness Study…