State unanimously backs 35-year plan to preserve Munger Mountain
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For the next 35 years, a square mile of state trust land on Munger Mountain will officially be protected from development, despite fears about part of the parcel…
Texas man charged with felony voyeurism
JACKSON (WNE) — A 41-year-old fairgoer from Texas was arrested Friday around 11 p.m. after a bystander reported the man for surreptitiously taking pictures of a juvenile girl. William Brennan of Sulphur Springs, Texas, has been charged with attempted…
Man sentenced up to 48 years for child porn
By Hayden Godfrey Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A Mountain View man will spend 33-48 years in prison after being found guilty of 25 counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of second-degree…
Yellowstone fire danger rises to ‘very high’
JACKSON (WNE) — Fire danger in Yellowstone National Park has risen to “very high” with stricter restrictions on campfires going into effect Saturday. The designation is exceeded only by an “extreme” fire danger rating. Fireworks are not allowed in…
Hageman calls Kamala Harris ‘DEI hire’
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman on Tuesday criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her a “DEI hire.” The comments followed Sunday’s announcement that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection….
With scams on the rise, it’s important to be very careful
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — “It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when you’re going to see fraud. You’ve gotta get comfortable with being uncomfortable having these conversations,” said…
Devils Tower on pace to have busiest year ever
GILLETTE (WNE) — Devils Tower has been on a record-setting pace so far in 2024. Through June, 192,682 people visited the national monument in Crook County. That’s up more than 5,000 visitors from 2021, which is the busiest year…
Many hemp store owners object to state’s ban on delta-8 products
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Several Wyoming hemp stores are fighting against the state’s blanket ban on delta-8 and similar hemp products, which started July 1. But one Cheyenne hemp store owner…
Southwest Wyoming locals pepper feds on proposed Natrium nuclear plant
• The deadline for public comment on Bill Gates-backed nuclear power plant in Kemmerer is Aug. 12. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—Residents here have dozens of questions about the potential impacts and risks related to TerraPower’s proposed nuclear power…