Wyoming News Briefs: October 7, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Campbell County computer outage nearly repaired GILLETTE (WNE) — About 98 percent to 99 percent of the computer systems at Campbell County Health…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 4, 2019
Life Care Center of Cheyenne sued for alleged wrongful injury CHEYENNE (WNE) – Life Care Center of Cheyenne and its associated companies are being sued by a local man who allegedly suffered injuries post-surgery after staying in its care. Edward…
Cheyenne police investigate double homicide and suicide
By Isabella Alves Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Police say a local man killed two other Cheyenne residents just after midnight Tuesday morning in Romero Park before killing himself. Michael Tolar, 44, Abigail Smith, 24, and…
Four arrested in child porn bust
By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON —A Riverton man could spend the rest of his life behind bars for producing child pornography featuring a toddler. Justin David Brown, 27, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 60 years…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 1, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. One killed in five-car crash LARAMIE (WNE) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported one person dead and expected U.S. Highway 230 to be…
Accused serial rapist connected to Wyoming sex crimes arrested
By Joel Funk Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A suspected serial rapist believed to be implicated in a 1996 Laramie sex crime is in custody after an arrest Wednesday by Utah law enforcement. Mark Douglas Burns, 69,…
Teton County, Jackson look at ‘legislative liaising’
By Allie Gross Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A week after lawmakers abruptly revived a bill that threatens Jackson Hole’s affordable housing program, Teton County commissioners decided Monday to look into hiring help to navigate the…
Evanston schools seek dismissal of gun lawsuit
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Uinta County School District No. 1 has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against the district over Rule CKA, which allows for approved staff to carry…
Man accused of embezzling $64,000 from wrestling clubs
By The Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — The man acting as treasurer of two local youth wrestling clubs is accused of stealing a total of $64,827 since 2017. Steven D. Johnson, 44, made his initial appearance…
Second potential buyer emerges for Contura mines
By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — In a span of less than 36 hours, hundreds of former Wyoming Blackjewel LLC coal miners have gone from wondering if the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines…