Wyoming suicide rate highest in nation
By Alex Hargrave Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Wyoming, again, had the highest rate of suicides per capita in the United States in 2020, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. At 182 deaths, the…
‘I didn’t even think twice’ Passerby stops to rescue family from house fire
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — “Who the heck is burning their trash at 4:00 in the morning?” Ryan Pasborg muttered this question to himself when he first saw the flames. Pasborg was…
Two teens die in Wednesday crash
POWELL (WNE) — A two-car crash on Wednesday morning east of Garland claimed the lives of two teenagers and injured the two occupants of the other vehicle. The vehicles collided around 7:36 a.m. amid snowy, slippery conditions on U.S. Highway…
House declines action on residency complaint
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — By a 36-24 vote, the Wyoming House of Representatives failed to approve a motion that would have created a special committee to investigate whether Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne,…
Jackson schools look at housing for teachers
By Evan Robinson-Johnson Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — At a time employers throughout the valley are searching for employee housing solutions, the school district is hoping to lead the charge. With the help of Shelter JH…
Skier dies in Grand Teton
JACKSON (WNE) — A 27-year-old man died Sunday in Apocalypse Couloir on Prospectors Mountain, Grand Teton National Park officials said. Radcliff Spencer, of Jackson, fell while attempting to ski the couloir, which is near the mouth of Death Canyon, the…
Gordon strikes upbeat tone with ‘State of the State’
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon kicked off the 66th Legislature with an upbeat speech Monday, setting an optimistic tone as he told lawmakers that boosting pay for state workers was his…
Survey shows people want taxes left alone
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s economy took a $2 billion roller coaster ride in 2021. The $1 billion deficit the state expected at the start of the year became a $1.4 billion surplus…
Gillette man accused of making child porn
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts of producing child pornography. Dustin Anthony Hiebert, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment in federal court, and a trial…
Session promises heavy workload — and not just for lawmakers
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers face a heavy workload Monday when the 2022 budget session begins. Along with passing a budget, they must hammer out a redistricting plan and allocate $1 billion in federal stimulus money. It’s not likely to…