County hopes for better broadband rekindled

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has breathed new life into the hope of securing better broadband access for rural residents of Crook County.

The county commissioners had been pushing ahead to gather connectivity data and proposals while waiting to hear the state’s plans. Ryan Kudera of the WBC informed them last week that the launch of a new program will help bring these efforts to fruition.

Kudera introduced the new program, an initiative from the governor’s office called ConnectWyoming. The program utilizes CARES Act funding to pay for the installation of broadband in unserved and...