The cost of unpaid hospital bills in Wyoming outweighs the funding provided by property tax, forcing many Wyoming hospitals into debt; however, Ivinson Memorial Hospital and UW Health Services are unaffected by these trends. “We’re not experiencing any budget problems, because we were good before it was a problem,” Ivinson Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer…
Hemp extract is now a legal remedy available to Wyoming citizens who suffer from epileptic seizures. House Bill 32 passed without the governor’s signature and restricts the decriminalization of hemp extract possession only for individuals meeting certain criteria, but cannabis legalization activists say this new legislative allowance is a progressive step in the right direction….
Local business to expand A local start-up that now does business all over the world could apply for a $3 million grant from the Wyoming Business Council’s Business Ready Community program. Bright Agrotech, a manufacturer of indoor farming equipment which specializes in hydroponics, got its start in the UW Technology and Business Incubator system. Now…
A City of Laramie Citizen Survey conducted by the University’s Service and Analysis Center (WYSAC) collected data on what locals thought of their city and the way it is run. Results were based on 533 questionnaires completed online and sent in through the mail. “The important thing is the purpose of this survey and that’s…
“Pixels” is a draining, unfunny misfire that does everything it can to ruin a promising premise, ruin a somewhat promising supporting cast and somehow manage to insult retro and modern gaming in one fell swoop. “Pixels” is about a group of grown-up arcade gamers played by Adam Sandler, Josh Gad, Peter Dinklage and Kevin James…
Hanx Writer: For some, nothing can compare to the tactile nature of a typewriter; however, investing in a thoroughly outdated technology can be pricy. So, for those looking for a cost-effective way to rediscover at least part of the magic of those mechanical keyboards, look no further than the Hanx Writer. This app, created by…
These days the notion of “political correctness” carries a pretty negative connotation. Sixty-one percent of Americans believe America is becoming too politically correct, according to a poll from Rasmussen Reports, making political correctness less popular than the president, whose approval rating is just over 50 percent. On Facebook I routinely see posts claiming America is…
At a change of plea hearing yesterday, a Laramie woman admitted to taking over $40,000 from her employer. Kristina Muechel, a former office manager at Laramie Dental Arts, faces up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine as well as $41,092.61 in restitution for a single count of wrongful taking of…
GoWyo held the grand opening for its new official online store last week. The new store features “Wyoming apparel for fans and alumni in the most popular brands of sports attire,” according to its website. “We hope that in doing this we are providing opportunities for athletic programs to have access to merchandise, such as…
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services launched a program this month that hopes to help people from out of state find jobs within Wyoming. Hayley McKee, Public Information Officer and Policy Administrator at the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services worked with a team to develop the Wyoming Grown program. This program will allow people from…
