By Sarah Pridgeon The Chamber of Commerce, having elected its board for 2012, will begin exploring a number of fresh plans and events for the coming year, says Reggie Gaylord, President. To launch the chamber in its chosen new directions, several subcommittees have been established, each focusing on a specific area of interest. The...
Wyoming to step up the search for new potential sources By Sarah Pridgeon As the United States, in collaboration with the European Union and Japan, challenge the World Trade Organization against export restrictions on rare earth minerals from China, the Wyoming Geological Survey prepares to scope the state in the search for more...
By Sarah Pridgeon Crook County was among the low-lying areas of the state to be issued a Red Flag warning from the National Weather Service last week. Because the recent mild weather has caused a “false spring,” there is concern that the region’s fire season may begin much earlier this year. Eastern and northern...
Crook, portions of Weston & Campbell Counties to make up new senate district By Sarah Pridgeon The state’s redistricting plan passed the Senate vote last Thursday and now requires only Governor Matt Mead’s signature to become law. The plan, according to Senator Ogden Driskill, will significantly change the make-up of eastern Wyoming, and...
Council hopes to have Goodson replacement in place next month By Sarah Pridgeon Following the announcement of Council Member Larry Goodson’s resignation at this month’s regular meeting of the City Council, Mayor Paul Brooks and the remaining council members have invited anyone with in interest in filling the position to step forward. Interested...
