Communities reconnect after Teton Pass opens
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The pace picked up in Wilson as soon as Teton Pass reopened at noon Friday. Cars lined up to drive up Highway 22. Gas pumps at Basecamp…
Gillette girl dies Thursday after being run over by ATV
GILLETTE (WNE) — A 6-year-old Gillette girl died Thursday afternoon after she was run over by an ATV, and Wyoming Highway Patrol is currently investigating. At 1:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to the area of Gold Buckle Place…
Mountain Man Rendezvous starts Wednesday
RIVERTON (WNE) — Next week, a swath of Fremont County along the banks of the Wind River will be transported back in time to 1838, when a gathering of trappers, Native Americans, and mountain men met here to engage in…
Second minor pleads not guilty in slaying of Casper teen
CASPER (WNE) — Dominique Antonio Richard Harris, accused in the killing of Dean Morgan Middle School schoolmate Bobby Maher, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of conspiracy to commit first degree murder. It’s the latest development in one…
Updated income guidelines expand eligibility for WIC
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and health care referrals are offered to thousands of families across the state by the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health. The Wyoming WIC Program features…
Prompted by Wyoming wolf incident, lawmakers tackle predator policy changes
• In wake of worldwide outcry over small penalties for Daniel man who muzzled and paraded a live wolf, legislative group mulls fortifications in Wyoming law. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com A legislative working group on Tuesday drafted fortifications…
Next generation nuclear breaks ground in small town
• Not everyone is ready for it By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Triangle Park in downtown Kemmerer, best known for being the location of the JC Penney “mother store,” offers a high…
Powell man shot in weekend altercation
POWELL (WNE) — A Powell man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning after he allegedly stalked and confronted his exgirlfriend’s current boyfriend. Jacob P. Ely had previously been ordered to stay away from the couple, and he…
WDE releases plan to reduce state standardized testing
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Students are spending too much class time preparing for tests instead of learning, according to Wyoming K-12 public school officials, and the state has released a plan…
Wyoming kids rank 18th in survey
• State ranked on 16 factors including education, health By Allison Allsop Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An annual survey revealed that child well-being in Wyoming has improved compared to other states, but advocates say…