AG wants reversal of ‘stand your ground’ Ruling
By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Government lawyers on Monday outlined the arguments they will use in asking the Wyoming Supreme Court to reverse a Natrona County judge’s decision — made on the basis…
1979 tornado most destructive in Wyoming history
By Steve Knight Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — “It was the biggest and most destructive thing I’ve ever seen. And I’ve been to Vietnam. I thought I had seen it all.” Those were the words of…
Turning Point, Lincoln County’s Self-Help Center, Looking for Volunteers
By Richelle Primm, SVI Media Turning Point, an NPO dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients….
Victim who died in structure fire death last week positively identified.
Thursday July 10th, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, Sublette County Unified Fire, Sublette County EMS and Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to a structure fire at 121 North Ashley in Pinedale. Upon arrival one occupant was out of the home the…
Hearings held in meth-by-mail case
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Wire-tapped phone calls, familial accusations and disputed evidence made up just some of the heavy topics brought up during two different preliminary hearings Thursday in Park County Circuit Court….
Efficiency commission sends recommendations to governor, Legislature
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Government Efficiency Commission on Monday approved recommending a group of about 18 cost-saving measures to Gov. Mark Gordon and the state Legislature. The list could potentially…
NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Body of missing man found in Snake River JACKSON (WNE) — A boater found the body of Averin Scott in the Snake River on Sunday evening, 10 days after he was reported missing and about 25 miles south of where…
Fatal Crash South Of Riverside, Wyoming
On July 13, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 120 on Wyoming 230 south of Riverside, Wyoming. Around 1:23 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motorcycle crash. A 2004 Harley Davidson was traveling…
Governor Gordon appoints new State Mine Inspector
CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Gordon announced today he has appointed Heather Kroupa State Mine Inspector. Ms. Kroupa previously served as Deputy Mine Inspector and Interim State Mine Inspector. She takes over the position from Terry Adcock, who retired last year. A longtime…