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  • Virus outbreak in China delays Greybull couple's adoption plans

    Lisa Kunkel, Greybull Standard Via Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 27, 2020

    GREYBULL - Two-year-old Joshua Madill's room is neatly prepared with a crib in one corner, sheets crisp and clean. Playful decorations are on the wall and two sets of brand-new pajamas are hanging on the dresser. Diapers and wipes are stacked along the wall and daylight spills in through the curtains. Only there is no Joshua. Instead of strewn toys are large suitcases, packed and waiting. One is zipped open and a pair of jeans is seen falling out. Joshua, however, is a world away, in a Chinese... Full story

  • Wyoming News Briefs Thursday, Feb. 27

    Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 27, 2020

    Jackson to commit to becoming carbon-neutral JACKSON (WNE) — The Jackson Town Council is planning its initial — and somewhat symbolic — move toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030, if not sooner. Mayor Pete Muldoon, who in recent months has tried to foster a climate advocacy movement in Jackson, asked town staff to create a resolution committing the community to erasing its carbon footprint in the next decade. “I think that’s the first step to us acknowledging as a community that this is a real... Full story

  • Troopers investigate I 80 crashes, 3 confirmed fatalities

    Feb 27, 2020

    On Sunday, March 1, 2020, around 3:39 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of crashes involving multiple vehicles around milepost 181 and 184 on Interstate 80. Troopers arrived to find over 100 vehicles involved between both crashes. Multiple injuries and three fatalities have been confirmed with this crash. The east and westbound lanes remain closed, while troopers continue to investigate these significant crashes. Weather is reported to be a factor in these crashes. As of 10:00... Full story

  • Wyoming News Briefs Monday, March 2, 2020

    Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 27, 2020

    Riverton police respond to call about sick dolls RIVERTON (WNE) — Police saved the day recently when a 4-year-old girl called 911 because her baby dolls were sick. The little girl phoned dispatch at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, saying she was there with Bridger, “and that’s an emergency, because the baby won’t stop crying!” The girl said she was going to get Bridger, but then lost contact with dispatch. Three officers arrived on scene: officers Wes Barry and Brandon Brookover, and Sgt. Scott Komrs. “The mother answered the door and was lik... Full story

  • Plan to use Cheyenne schools as pilot program for Medicaid reimbursements moves forward

    Tom Coulter, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange|Feb 27, 2020

    By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Wyoming could soon join the other 49 states that charge Medicaid for special education services if legislation moving through the Capitol becomes law, and Laramie County School District 1 has emerged as the district to get the program off the ground. The state has historically reimbursed school districts for 100% of the costs associated with special education services like speech therapy and mental health counseling, though that changed in 2018 when the Legislature e... Full story

  • Wyoming News Briefs March 3, 2020

    Feb 27, 2020

    Former gubernatorial candidate Friess won’t run for U.S. Senate CHEYENNE (WNE) – After weighing a run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Mike Enzi, multimillionaire and former gubernatorial candidate Foster Friess announced Monday that he won’t join this year’s race. Friess, a well-known donor to conservative politicians whose investment business is worth roughly $15 billion, came to the decision after conducting a statewide “listening tour” over the last few weeks to get a read on Wyomingites’ political attitudes. “A... Full story

  • UW prepares for third Border War matchup

    Michael Katz, WyoSports|Feb 27, 2020

    Cowboys game day Game: Wyoming (7-23) vs. Colorado State (20-11) When: 6 p.m. today Where: Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Watch: Mountain West Network Radio: KCGY (95.1 FM) Laramie; KFBC (97.5 FM, 1240 AM) Cheyenne By Michael Katz WyoSports LAS VEGAS – For better or worse, conference tournament time in college basketball is a chance for fresh starts. Everyone is undefeated, yet simultaneously winless, regardless of how the preceding 30 regular season games went. For the University of W... Full story

  • Trustees Select Seidel as UW's 28th President

    Feb 27, 2020

    A distinguished scholar who has led academic, research and innovation programs at multiple universities has been named the 28th president of the University of Wyoming. Edward Seidel, currently the vice president for economic development and innovation for the University of Illinois System, was offered a contract by a unanimous vote of the UW Board of Trustees today (Wednesday) and has accepted the position. He will take office in July. "I am honored and thrilled to be selected by the Board of... Full story