Housing for state troopers, plow drivers clears hurdle
JACKSON (WNE) — Housing that will be primarily for state troopers and snow plow operators is moving forward. Teton County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a preliminary application from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to build housing for its employees…
Teton, Lincoln County schools to receive earthquake preparedness kits
JACKSON (WNE) —Teton County School District No. 1 will receive 90 earthquake preparedness kits at three different schools next week courtesy of the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. Lincoln County School District No. 2 will also receive 120 kits at…
Wyoming Disabled Hunters host outdoor sports enthusiasts from around the country
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL —After waiting years for a chance to harvest a big game animal, Dylan Lessleyoung was stunned by how quickly his pronghorn hunt progressed from saddling up to harvesting a beautiful…
Mesquite Fire in Jed Smith Wilderness likely to burn until snow flies
JACKSON (WNE) — The Mesquite Fire continued to creep across the forest floor in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness and did not grow in size, Teton Basin District Ranger Jay Pence said Wednesday evening. Caused by a lightning strike, the fire…
No easy fixes in sight for Wyo’s statewide housing shortage
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com SHOSHONI—Up until the last few years, many residents of this town of 600 people near the east bank of Boysen Reservoir believed their community was dying out. The median age was 55. Businesses had little interest…
Feds approve Wyoming’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
LYMAN (WNE) — The Federal Highway Administration announced Tuesday that Wyoming’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan has been approved and Fiscal Year 2022 funding has been released. The state will now begin the process as outlined in the plan for…
Allred named interim secretary of state
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday night that he selected Uinta County resident Karl Allred to serve as interim secretary of state. Allred, who last month lost the Republican…
Governor eyes affordable housing
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon’s office wants to put $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars toward affordable housing. The office is preparing to submit a funding proposal to the…
Service dog handlers say pet dogs causing issues in stores
By Hannah Black Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Service dog handlers in Cheyenne say they feel unsafe in some local stores because of an apparent unwillingness to regulate the behavior of pet dogs. These handlers, who…
Meth defendant determined fit to proceed
JACKSON (WNE) — Timothy Ritter, who is facing felony methamphetamine charges, was determined fit to proceed to trial after an evaluation by the Wyoming State Hospital. Ritter, 43, appeared in Teton County Circuit Court on Thursday. His attorney, Bill Fix,…