Old West Days parade at risk of cancellation
JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson’s Old West Days Parade, the longest-running horse-drawn parade in the West, by some accounts, may not return from its pandemic hiatus. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is considering calling off the parade, while keeping certain…
Congress OKs outdoor access bill
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Outdoor recreation is poised to become more accessible. A bill to modernize mapping of federal lands that was championed by Wyoming’s U.S. senators cleared Congress last week and headed…
Cyber risks increasing, even in Wyoming
By Seth Taylor Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Nationwide, concern is rising about the potential for Russian cyberattacks, and cybersecurity experts are warning that Wyoming is not immune to that threat. “It really depends on whether they…
Rawlins man survives shotgun blast to chest, attempted first-degree murder charge for alleged shooter
RAWLINS (WNE) — A convoluted tale of intimidation and revenge has left one Rawlins man hospitalized with a shotgun wound to the chest and another facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Dakota Brown, 29, was arrested Saturday after allegedly fleeing…
Walmart raising pay for truck drivers, hiring locally
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Walmart has a message for truckers: Keep on trucking, do it for Walmart and potentially earn more money. Amid a shortage of long-haul truck drivers and low unemployment as many workers change jobs across a variety of…
Yellowstone National Park announces road opening schedule
JACKSON (WNE) – Roads in Yellowstone National Park’s northwestern reaches are set to open April 15, though the south entrance will remain closed. Four main roads will be open April 15, per the park’s press release. Three will be newly…
Grizzly managers worried about 399 and cubs
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Hilary Cooley is worried about the season ahead for Grizzly 399 and her cubs, who have yet to emerge from hibernation. “The future’s not so bright for these…
Teton Pass accident prompt warning of spring conditions
JACKSON (WNE) — An accident April 5 on Teton Pass involving a car transport truck that lost traction may serve as a warning of spring conditions for some Jackson drivers. “A transport vehicle was on the pass traveling roughly 25…
UW on track with long-term construction projects
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — As the 2021-22 academic year begins winding down and University of Wyoming students switch out their pencils for diplomas, school administrators continue to set their sights on the…
Man peeping into area backyards asks Douglas police to shoot him
DOUGLAS (WNE) — A suspicious-looking man looking into the backyards of residents’ homes in the 1200 block of Sweetwater Road was reported to Douglas police Monday around 7:21 a.m. According to Douglas Police Chief Todd Byerly, the subject was “causing…