Teen shoppers allowed in Jackson grocery store again
JACKSON (WNE) — After a brief stint of barring teens from entering without a parent, Smith’s has returned to normal operations. Tina Murray, corporate affairs manager for Kroger, the parent company of Smith’s Food and Drug, said the Jackson store…
Facing staunch opposition, BLM extends Public Lands Rule deadline
Wyoming officials, other interests oppose rule they decry as bureaucratic meddling; conservationists call it solid strategy for tackling contemporary issues. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In an apparent response to strident opposition from western conservatives, including Wyoming’s top elected officials, the…
Church elder files suit over table ban on UW campus
Federal complaint alleges free speech and due process violations By Sofia Saric and Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —- A Laramie church elder who had his University of Wyoming tabling privileges revoked after he targeted…
Gordon calls proposed BLM conservation rule ‘boneheaded’
CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon provided testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape Health proposed rule and in favor of a bill to withdraw that rule….
Hillside fire deemed human caused
JACKSON (WNE) — A hillside fire earlier this month was human caused, according to the Jackson Hole Fire Marshal. The blaze started at 3:20 p.m. June 5 on the hillside behind Cutty’s Bar and Grill after dead overgrowth caught fire…
Man driving across country for veterans
By Rana Jones Kemmerer Gazette Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — Cpt. Scott Montefusco is driving down the road in a restored 1952 Korean War Willys Jeep, with a picture of Horatio Nelson Jackson — the first person to travel…
PACT Act delivering long-awaited benefits to Wyoming veterans
Hundreds of claims have been granted in Wyoming for those exposed to toxic substances in the line of duty. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com Michael Elbrecht understands how discouraged many veterans became after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs denied…
Crypto mines arise in Campbell County and neighbors have questions
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Gary and Darva Rye looked out their window to a surprise Thursday morning. On days when the sky is clear, they have a full view of the Big…
Montana man accused of kidnapping Wyoming woman
CASPER (WNE) — A Montana man is accused of kidnapping a Wyoming woman and holding her hostage at his residence for at least one month, authorities say. Adolfo Vargas Lepe, of Roberts, Montana, made his initial appearance Thursday on a…
Wyomingites rally for better access to breakthrough Alzheimer’s meds
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A group of Wyomingites came together Friday at the state Capitol to voice their frustration with restrictions placed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on breakthrough…