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  • Family sues Amazon over crash

    Sofia Saric, Casper Star-Tribune|Mar 16, 2023

    Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A family is accusing Amazon of negligently employing “dangerous” drivers and trucking companies to conduct business in Wyoming, which led to the wrongful death of a husband and father on Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County. Two years ago, Daniel DeBeer was driving down I-80 when an Amazon tractor-trailer drove over the highway median and smashed head-on into oncoming traffic, the complaint alleges. DeBeer, 33, was killed in the fiery crash. This was the second time the Amazon driver crashed within four days,... Full story

  • County Does Have a Plan on Ambulance Financing

    Mar 16, 2023

    In an editor's note on a letter to the editor in the March 16 issue of the Northern Wyoming News it stated that the county did not have a plan for funding the ground ambulance but had looked at a quarter of a cent sales tax option last year. The note should have stated that no long-term decisions have been made rather than using the phrase "plan." Commissioners Aaron Anderson and Morgan Martinez stated Thursday that they do have a plan. The current plan is funding the ground ambulance contract with Cody Regional Health through American Rescue... Full story

  • Invisibility, leprechauns and national pride tied to wearing green

    Mar 16, 2023

    Part of what makes celebrating St. Patrick's Day so enjoyable is the scores of traditions surrounding the holiday. The month of March ushers in parades, festive foods, lively music, and as much green attire as a person can handle. As ubiquitous as it is each March, green attire has not always been symbolic of St. Patrick's Day or Ireland. In fact, earlier depictions of St. Patrick had him royally clothed in a rich shade of blue. Some ancient Irish flags even sported the color blue. According to...

  • Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Have Confused Voters

    Mar 16, 2023

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon exercised his veto authority on Senate File 131- Prohibition on delivery of unsolicited ballot forms today. The Governor signed several bills this session to strengthen election integrity and security, but says that changes made to this bill during the legislative process muddled the bill’s language and intent. The Governor expressed concern that SF 131 as currently written would have resulted in unintended consequences that would compromise election confidence and integrity, and might provide a means to... Full story