Kroger Seeks To Create Grocery Giant in $20B Albertsons BidKroger Seeks To Create Grocery Giant in $20B Albertsons BidTogether the companies employ 710,000 people.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Social Security Benefits To Jump By 8.7% Next YearSocial Security Benefits To Jump By 8.7% Next YearThe average recipient will receive more than $140 a month extra beginning in January. Associated PressAssociated Press
Fed Meeting in Jackson: Inflation Fight Could Bring ‘Pain,’ Job LossesFed Meeting in Jackson: Inflation Fight Could Bring ‘Pain,’ Job LossesInvestors had been hoping for a signal from Powell that the Fed might soon moderate its rate increases later this year.Associated PressAssociated Press
A Third Snake River Canyon Bridge Just Got a Lot CloserA Third Snake River Canyon Bridge Just Got a Lot CloserA ceremony is planned at the Twin Falls Visitor’s Center. Bill ColleyBill Colley
Biden Working Group Targets Jobs for Fossil Fuel CommunitiesBiden Working Group Targets Jobs for Fossil Fuel CommunitiesThe report identifies $37.9 billion in current available funding across a wide variety of departments.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rocky Mountain Power Warns of Recurring Billing ScamRocky Mountain Power Warns of Recurring Billing ScamRocky Mountain Power will not demand immediate payment for damaged or broken electrical equipment or any other service. Tom MortonTom Morton
Return of CNFR Brings Excitement for Businesses Across CasperReturn of CNFR Brings Excitement for Businesses Across CasperWith the return of College National Finals Rodeo in June, after it was cancelled last year due to coronavirus, many businesses in Casper are excited for the boom in business the rodeo will bring.Sam HautSam Haut
Miners’ Union Backs Shift From Coal in Exchange for JobsMiners’ Union Backs Shift From Coal in Exchange for JobsAt least 7,000 coal workers lost their jobs last year.Associated PressAssociated Press
Drought Could Leave Wyoming Ranchers With Tough ChoicesDrought Could Leave Wyoming Ranchers With Tough ChoicesThe drought is driving up the cost of hay.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. West Prepares for Possible First Water Shortage DeclarationU.S. West Prepares for Possible First Water Shortage DeclarationFederal officials use the forecast released each August to make decisions about how to allocate river water.Associated PressAssociated Press