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UW Trustees Officially Appoint Dick McGinity Interim President
McGinity is UW's vice president for academic affairs and has been informally performing the duties of president since President Bob Sternberg's resignation about three weeks ago.
Mont.-Wyo. Water Trial Wraps Up After 25 Days
An initial decision is expected in mid-2014 from the U.S. Supreme Court appointee overseeing the dispute. The high court will have the final say.
Federal Aviation Administration Seeking A $304,000 fine Against Great Lakes Airlines
The FAA says 19 flights out of Hays, Kan., in January 2011, were out of compliance with federal regulations.
Republican Leaders Support Gov. Mead’s Budget
The Republican lawmakers said they agree with Mead's proposal to increase pay for state workers, many of whome haven't seen a raise since 2009.
Sixth Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Wyoming Capitol Monday
Chabad Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn of Jackson presided over the event, which featured musical presentations from local schools and a U.S. Army band.
Some Public Lands Around Jackson Hole Closed for the Winter
Among the shuttered areas is a Bridger-Teton closure area that stretches north of the Cache Creek drainage into the Gros Ventre Wilderness.
Survey: American’s Don’t Trust Each Other Anymore
These days, only one-third of Americans say most people can be trusted. Half felt that way in 1972, when the General Social Survey first asked the question.
Gov Mead Calling For Employee Pay Raises in Proposed Budget
The Governor said he wants to tie some of the additional salary money to employee evaluations so the state can reward exceptional performers with merit pay increases.
Rig Count Increases
HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by two this week to 1,763.
The Houston-based company said in its weekly report Wednesday that 1,391 rigs were exploring for oil and 367 for gas...
Governor Matt Mead Wants Agencies to Reduce Rules By One-Third
Mead says having fewer rules will make government more efficient and transparent to the public and lighten the regulatory burden.