FBI investigates shooting on reservation
RIVERTON (WNE) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is investigating a shooting that occurred on the Wind River Reservation Wednesday. The shooting, which is listed to have occurred at or near the Ethete Store on Ethete…
Wyoming state parks see second highest visitation ever in 2023
CHEYENNE (WNE) — With Wyoming boasting the fourth fastest growing outdoor economy in the nation, 2023 visitation numbers at State Parks and Historic Sites reflect that upward trend. Last year’s total visitation of nearly 5.3 million was the second…
BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds
• Decisions affirm federal government’s plans for horses in the ‘checkerboard’ region, where the feral equines’ presence is particularly controversial. An appeal has already been filed. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne…
More resources on the way to fight Fish Creek Fire
By Rebecca Huntington Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Bridger-Teton National Forest has ordered more resources to fight the Fish Creek Fire, which has been putting up a smoke column visible from Dubois, Jackson and…
Wyoming lawmakers report influx of out-of-state attack mailers
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In his nearly 20 years of serving in the Wyoming Legislature, there’s little left that could surprise Rep. Dan Zwonitzer. But when the Cheyenne Republican counted 17…
Public mixed on concealed carry in Capitol extension
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The state’s top elected officials took public comment Monday on rules proposed by the State Construction Department for allowing the concealed carry of firearms within the Capitol…
Woman pleads guilty to driving 127 mph through Grand Teton National Park
JACKSON (WNE) — While crowds huddled in Grand Teton National Park to view the aurora borealis May 10, a 58-year-old Jackson woman drove through at speeds reaching 127 mph, striking and killing an elk along the way. Robin Thoenig,…
Wyoming employment and payroll: Job growth continues in 1st quarter 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) —- The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that from first quarter 2023 to first quarter 2024, total employment in the state rose by 3,429 jobs, and total payroll increased…
Guides ‘devastated’ following fatal ATV crash
JACKSON (WNE) —- A California teen involved in an ATV crash Tuesday on Shadow Mountain died from a traumatic brain injury early Thursday morning at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, according to Bonneville County, Idaho, Coroner…
Wind River Reservation embarks on one of largest economic development efforts in its history
• Wind River Development Fund lands $36M to generate jobs via bison restoration, ecotourism and food sovereignty By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com It’s no secret the rural 2.2-million-acre Wind River Indian Reservation has received few major economic investments since…