Grand jury charges man with first-degree murder
By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — On February 16 on a $1,250 bond, Kevin Joseph Mendibles left the Fremont County Detention Center after pleading guilty to a bloody Lander domestic assault. Nine days later,…
Jonah Energy first oil company to earn honor for reclamation
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — As fickle spring weather finally settles over the high desert landscape of the Upper Green River Basin, carpets of Western yarrow and blue Lewis flax are starting to spread…
Commuter buses now carrying food, water
JACKSON (WNE) — Following feedback from riders, all commuter START buses traveling to Idaho and Star Valley will be equipped with food and water in case of emergencies or long delays. START Director Bruce Abel said the supplies are in…
Kemmerer mayor, city administrator attend energy conference
KEMMERER (WNE) — Kemmerer received attention at the Energy Communities Alliance conference for leading the way as the first community in the country to build a natrium nuclear reactor. Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir and Mayor Bill Thek traveled…
Grizzly attack in Grand Teton was ‘surprise encounter’
JACKSON (WNE) — A grizzly bear attacked and injured a man visiting Grand Teton National Park on Sunday. The 35-year-old Massachusetts man is in stable condition and expected to fully recover. Park officials have not released the victim’s name….
Making it on your own in Wyoming
• How much money do you need to survive? By Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — How much does a single parent with one preschooler and one school-age child need to make in Wyoming…
Beware of Medicaid scams
RIVERTON (WNE) — With new reports of callers wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential Medicaid coverage scams. Wyoming Medicaid is part of the Wyoming Department of Health. A…
Wyoming snowmobile fee increases garner user, legislative support
• Winter sport generates $17M annually in state and local revenue. Program leaders want to increase permit fees to keep up with rising costs of maintaining trails. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com A movement is afoot to increase…
Game and Fish wrestles with how to handle illegal introduction of fish in Wyoming waters
By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Fish that are illegally introduced to non-native bodies of water can cause lasting impacts to the water’s ecosystem and a community’s economy, according to Wyoming Game and…
Details emerge in shooting death of Natrona County High School student
• Ex-boyfriend’s bail set at $1M By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A teen suspected of killing a Natrona County High School girl had his bond set at $1 million Wednesday afternoon, and…