Bus accident on first day of school
——————- The Afton Police Department responded to a car accident at the intersection of West Second Avenue and South Washington on Tuesday afternoon, August 25. The accident involved a passenger vehicle with two juveniles in it and a school bus….
Jackson resident dies in sweeper accident
On August 24, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 13 on Wyoming 22 west of Jackson, Wyoming. At 2:09 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a crash in the parking pullout at this location. The driver of…
Names in the News
Madelon Jones, of Thayne, graduated from the University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Weston Lewis, of Auburn, also completed his undergraduate degree, completing his Bachelors in Business from the University of Wyoming.
Women in Wyoming agriculture recognized during State Fair
—————————– ◆ 19 women honored. Provided by the UW Cooperative Extension Nineteen Wyoming women were honored for their contributions to the state’s agriculture with Heart of Agriculture awards during a special program Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Wyoming State Fair…
Lincoln County with 7 active coronavirus cases
——————- By The Wyoming News Exchange Twelve Wyoming counties reported 24 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases on Monday, while the number of people to recover from the illness increased by 31. Wyoming Department of Health figures contained in the…
Graveside services for Merritt and Broadbent
Graveside services for Zenith Merritt will take place at the Bedford Cemetery on Saturday August 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. Graveside services for Leoyce Broadbent will take place in the Afton Cemetery on Saturday August 29, 2020 at 1…
Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested on Stalking Charges
On August 21st 2020 a Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper was arrested on several misdemeanor charges for stalking by the Cheyenne Police Department. The Trooper has been identified as Andrew Kelly and is stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is currently an…
Cokeville and Jackson Hole Receive AARP Grant Funds
—————– CHEYENNE – Today, AARP announced awardees for its 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant program, with entities in Jackson and Cokeville, Wyoming receiving grants totalling over $35,000. The Jackson Hole Land Trust was awarded a $10,250 grant from AARP to…
University of Wyoming Athletics Launches WHYoming NOW Campaign
The Mountain West Conference recently announced that 2020 fall sports are being postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing challenges with the effective mitigation and management of the COVID-19 virus as it relates to athletic competition. Due to that postponement of…