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City Council to Consider Opioid Settlement
ROCK SPRINGS – The Rock Springs City Council will consider a settlement between the city, the State of Wyoming and Kroger during its meeting Tuesday night. The resolution the Council will consider is the acceptance of a national opioids settlement with Kroger, which owns and operates the Smith’s Food and Drug grocery store brands. According to the Associated Press in 2023, Kroger agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion to settle opioid lawsuits filed against the company. Of that amount, $1.2 billion will go to local and state governments in 35 states eligible for compensations.
CPD announces Cheyenne Neighborhood Night block party locations
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department’s 15th Annual Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is Thursday, July 11. Ahead of the citywide event, the CPD has released its official block party map. Cheyenne Neighborhood Night is a community-building event designed to bring neighbors, businesses and police together in partnership against...
Wyo Cultural Trust Fund awards $30,000 for Teton County orgs
JACKSON, Wyo. — Four grant projects in Teton County collectively received $33,250 from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, the organization announced on Thursday, June 20. The grants came as part of a statewide round of funding that totaled $575,669 across 39 projects. Grants will fund projects with a focus...
Not one but three moose show up in most unusual Northern Colorado location
Casey Zimmerman has seen elk, deer, pronghorn antelope, badgers and rattlesnakes since moving to an acreage between Wellington and Nunn in 2017. He can add moose to that list. Make that three moose. ...
Plan to drill 155 oil and gas wells near Lowry landfill in Aurora gets endorsement of top regulator
The controversial Lowry Ranch oil and gas development project received a boost from state regulators Monday, but the residents in the drilling area are vowing to fight on, saying that it is far from a done deal. Crestone Peak Resources is proposing to drill 155 wells from eight locations in...
Wallet found on beach leads to discovery of bodies at bottom of pond
Greeley police and the coroner's office are investigating two drownings at Poudre Ponds in northern Greeley. The two men, ages 21 and 23, were found submerged in water last Thursday morning. According to the Greeley Police Department, the investigation began after a bystander found personal items on the beach on June 27.Clothes, a wallet, and a phone were found in the sand of Poudre Ponds. The bystander notified law enforcement who began their investigation. They also located an unattended vehicle in the parking lot. Out of caution, the Greeley Fire Rescue water search and dive team was brought in to search...
Colorado officials celebrate $41 million federal investment in quantum development
The federal government awarded a Colorado-centered tech hub $41 million to boost its development of quantum information technology, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday. The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the money to Elevate Quantum, a consortium of 120 organizations across Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming focused on quantum development, to expand its quantum […] The post Colorado officials celebrate $41 million federal investment in quantum development appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Major Changes for Wyoming’s Behavioral Health System Coverage Explained
Effective July 1, the Wyoming Department of Health will not longer pay for individuals who qualify for Medicaid or private insurance to access mental health care from the Wyoming Behavioral System. “For many years, our department has paid millions of state dollars to community mental health centers to help ensure...
Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming
Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” – the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever. “If you’re in that world,” Tan said, “you know that horse.” ...
Kody Brown Spotted In WY, Fan Reveals How Short He Is
Recently, Sister Wives viewers spotted the illusive Kody Brown in an area they aren’t used to seeing him. While the discussion unfolds, one person points out how short the star is in real life after seeing him in Wyoming. Kody Brown Appears Differently Than Expected. While Kody Brown is...
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