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07/10/2026 · Johnson & Sheridan Region
Trump visits Pennsylvania business as Iran tensions ease ahead of midterms
Donald Trump visited a business in the Allentown area of Pennsylvania to discuss economic conditions as the midterm elections approach. The trip came after an interim agreement with Iran that had prompted concerns about rising gas prices.
Eight defendants sentenced in Texas immigration center shooting
A federal court has sentenced eight defendants to prison terms between 25 and 100 years for their involvement in a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center on July 4. One defendant received a 100-year sentence after shooting and wounding a police officer during the confrontation.
07/10/2026
Current Heatwave Marked by Contributing Environmental Factors
Environmental factors are contributing to the intensity of the current heatwave. Experts note that humidity, wind patterns, and elevated nighttime temperatures make the conditions feel more pronounced. This combination distinguishes the present heatwave from previous instances.
07/10/2026
FDA panel backs Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for older adults
An FDA advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend approval of Moderna's messenger RNA-based influenza vaccine for older adults. The recommendation represents a step toward broader use of mRNA technology beyond COVID-19 vaccines.
07/10/2026
Supreme Court Rules Against Inmate in Religious Hair Dispute Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled that a former Louisiana inmate cannot sue individual prison officials for damages over a religiously motivated haircut. The court determined that a federal law protecting prisoners' religious rights does not authorize such suits against officials.
07/10/2026
Supreme Court Rules Government Must Prove Dangerousness in Gun Seizure Case
The Supreme Court determined the government failed to establish that Ali Hemani posed a danger when it charged him with illegal firearm possession tied to marijuana use. The decision requires prosecutors to prove their stated justification for disarmament applies to the specific person they are prosecuting.
07/11/2026
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Paving begins this week north of Worland on US 16/20/Wyoming 789 highway improvement project
Paving begins this week north of Worland on US 16/20/Wyoming 789 highway improvement project October 7, 2026 WORLAND, Wyo – The prime contractor for highway improvements on US Highway 16/20/789 is scheduled to begin paving activities Friday. Prime contractor is McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co., of Worland. The contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2027. "Weather permitting, McGarvin-Moberly will begin paving between milepost 168.82 (north of the Worland city limits) and milepost 173 of US Highway 16/20 starting Friday. We appreciate the patience of all those involved in agricultural harvesting and motorists," said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kelly Erickson of Worland. Erickson said concrete work has been rescheduled to begin in March 2027. "Paving will continue as long as fall weather holds," Erickson said. The scope of work on the $6.57 million project includes asphalt milling and an asphalt pavement overlay, chip sealing, ADA improvements, repairing and replacing concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter, and installing a roadway lighting system on 10.9 miles of US 16/20/Wyoming Highway 789. The project's starting point is milepost 165.76, the intersection of US 16 and US 20/Wyoming Highway 789 adjacent to the Washakie County Courthouse in Worland. Erickson said new intersection light poles will be installed next spring at the US 20 intersections of Washakie County Road 10 and County Road 12. Weekly public meetings will resume in the spring at McGarvin-Moberly's office south of Worland, 1001 US Highway 20 North. "We will hold weekly public meetings while concrete work is happening within the Worland city limits, beginning in the spring," said Erickson. The project was originally scheduled to begin July 9. "We really appreciate everyone's patience with the delayed start," Erickson said. Project questions may be directed to WYDOT Resident Engineer Kelly Erickson, P.E., at (307) 431-2281. For information about this news release, please contact Cody Beers, WYDOT public relations specialist, at (307) 431-1803. #
Upcoming Niobrara County Commissioners Meeting Agenda Released
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