Associated Press
Foundation Makes $1M Donation To UW Nursing School
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The McMurry Foundation is making a $1 million donation to the University of Wyoming nursing school for scholarships.
The foundation says a formal announcement is planned Thursday at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper...
Wyoming Troopers Seize 74 Pounds Of Marijuana
EVANSTON, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming authorities are investigating following the seizure of 74 pounds of marijuana from a car on Interstate 80.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol said Monday that the marijuana — estimated to be worth about a half-million dollars — was discovered Thursday during a traffic stop near Evanston, near the Utah border...
Wyoming Approves New Horse Racing Law
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s only licensed horse racing operator says a new state law that allows regulators to issue three-year permits to horse racing businesses will bring stability to the industry.
The law was signed by Gov. Matt Mead earlier this month...
Plans For RV Park Near Bondurant Gas Site On Hold
LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — A lodging company is holding off on plans for an RV park near a proposed gas drilling site in northwestern Sublette County.
The RV park would have room for 10 recreational vehicles or several small cabins, or enough for about 20 workers...
New Details In Hudson Double Slaying
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — Investigators say two men accused of killing a couple in Hudson last fall were invited to spend the night and then attacked them as they slept.
According to an arrest affidavit, Joseph Jude Jenkins of Arapaho and Laziur Hanway of Ethete allegedly stole jewelry, tools, silverware and money from Erik Likes’ trailer after killing Likes and Elva Quiver...
Spring Plowing Starts In Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — Crews are preparing for spring in Grand Teton National Park.
They began clearing snow from the Moose-Wilson Road and Teton Park Road on Monday. The work is expected to take several weeks. The roads should reopen to bikers, hikers and inline skaters in early April and to car traffic on May 1...
Suspect In Wyo. Fatal Crash Wanted In Florida
RAWLINS, Wyo. (AP) — A driver accused of causing a fatal rollover crash on Interstate 80 in Wyoming is wanted by authorities in Florida.
A 6-year-old girl from Plainfield, Ill., Dynasty X. Barcenas, died in the crash early Friday morning while on her way to California for a wedding with her family...
Warm Weather Could Cause Ice Jam Flooding
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — There’s a chance for flooding in Wyoming because of warm weather that’s expected to break up icy rivers.
The National Weather Service in Riverton says there’s an increased potential for minor flooding below 8,000 feet through midweek...
UW Provides New Mobile App With Campus Info.
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — University of Wyoming students, faculty and staff have a new way to stay up to date on campus news, events and other information.
The university has published a new mobile app.
UW IT information services project manager Jennifer Chavez says the WyoMobile App gives users of mobile devices a way to easily access many of the university’s resources...
Jackson Told To Be On Alert For Minor Flooding
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Emergency management officials are warning Jackson residents to be alert for possible minor flooding amid forecasts calling for warmer temperatures that will melt winter snow.
The Jackson Hole News and Guide (http://bit...