NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, May 29, 2019
True Ranches worker charged for shovel attack LARAMIE (WNE) — A ranch hand at True Ranches in northern Albany County is facing a felony for hitting a turkey hunter in the head with a shovel after the hunter allegedly came…
Authorities: Man Drowns in Hot Pools at Lava Hot Springs
The story was originally posted on the Idaho State Journal. A Pocatello man died after allegedly drowning while soaking in the Lava Hot Springs hot pools, authorities said. Jake Gunchick, 31, died on May 22 after being found submerged underwater…
Alex Boyé part of Swift Idol 2019
British-American singer and actor Alex Boyé is going to be part of the 2019 Swift Idol. Boyé will serve as a competition judge as well as perform a few songs. Swift Idol will take place on Friday, August 2 as…
Casper Doctor Found Guilty of Running Drug Ring
By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — As Beau Brindley paged through a jury verdict form, five attorneys crowding around him craned their necks and leaned over his shoulders. Brindley returned the form to Judge Alan…
Western Meadowlark vs. Sage Grouse
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Zach Hutchinson has nothing against the western meadowlark, which is probably a good thing. The species is the official Wyoming state bird and popular with most residents in its…
Teton Park has Big Impact
By Tom Hallberg Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A new report from the National Park Service shows that Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks are two of the biggest economic generators in the National Park Service…
Sublette County Sheriff’s Office Receives Patriotic Employer Award.
Thursday May 23rd 2019, Sublette County Commissioners and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office administration were recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Bob Austin, Employer Outreach Coordinator from Afton, presented to the Sublette…
Jackson Hole Airport Release Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report
Jackson, Wyoming – Jackson Hole Airport Board and staff released a greenhouse gas emissions inventory report at the May Airport Board meeting. The Airport partnered with Mead & Hunt to study and inventory 2017 CO2 emissions associated with airport activity…
Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition Opening at the UW Art Museum
Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition Opening at the University of Wyoming Art Museum The exhibition, “Western Explorations: The Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Fellowship Exhibition, 2018 and 2019” will be on view at the University of Wyoming Art Museum in…
NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, May 28, 2019
State investigating pneumonia cases CODY (WNE) – The Wyoming Department of Health is currently investigating a pneumonia break out that has stricken Park County. The state Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program reports 31 people have contracted the infection in recent months….