Legislative committee supports task force to look at mental health services
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – A committee of state lawmakers voted Thursday in support of a bill that would establish a task force to study Wyoming’s mental health services. The bill would create…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 30, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Pedro Mountain Fire tops 12,000 acres CASPER (WNE) — The Pedro Mountain Fire near Pathfinder Reservoir has now burned 12,000 acres, but no…
Wyoming Department of Health explains potential ozone risks
With recently heightened concern about ozone in the Upper Green River Basin area, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is explaining potential health effects linked to higher ozone levels. Current information on ozone levels at air monitoring stations operated by the…
Wyoming takes on marijuana and prescription drugs behind the wheel.
The Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving (GCID) is sponsoring The “New” DUI, a public awareness campaign that will spread the message that driving under the influence of marijuana and some prescription drugs is dangerous, detectable and consequential. According to the…
In response to hemp oil sales, authorities warn that THC in any form is illegal in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is working to educate Wyoming’s residents about Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil. The oil is derived from Hemp, and is often referred to as Hemp Oil. “DCI has recieved multiple inquiries regarding the legality of possessing,…
Growing influenza activity seen in southwest Wyoming
With flu activity reports in the state beginning to show growing numbers of illnesses, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents how they can best avoid spreading influenza or becoming ill with the disease. “Our reports have been…