Wyoming Department of Corrections recruiting amid labor shortage
TORRINGTON (WNE) — Every industry is facing a nationwide labor shortage, and the Wyoming Department of Corrections is no exception. “The actual number of vacancies changes from day to day, from minute to minute almost,” said Paul Martin, WDOC…
WGFD detects diseases in elk herds, rabbits
SHERIDAN (WNE) —Animal diseases have been identified in two species in the Sheridan region — chronic wasting disease in elk and rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in cottontail rabbits. CWD was identified in three new Sheridan Region elk hunt areas…
UW receives $1 million donation for stadium improvements
LARAMIE (WNE) — Former University of Wyoming football player Cody Ritchie and his wife, Patsy, have donated $1 million for upgrades to the University of Wyoming War Memorial Stadium, according to a UW press release. The money is designated for…
Cody man accused of sharing child porn
POWELL (WNE) — A Cody man is facing allegations that he shared child pornography through an online application over the span of more than a year. Ryan A. Eskeli, 48, has been held in the Park County Detention Center since…
Charges pending against boys who allegedly threatened school
GILLETTE (WNE) — Charges are pending against two teen boys who allegedly threatened their school Tuesday. In a private Snapchat, a 15-year-old boy indicated he was going to “shoot up” Campbell County High School, said Police Sgt. Jay Johnson. The…
Basin teacher killed in confrontation with police
By Nathan Oster Basin Republican-Rustler Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREYBULL — A 38-year-old Basin man died Monday evening after being shot by a police officer who was responding to a report of a man making suicidal threats at a location on South…
Sweetwater County sees interest in Red Desert lands
By David Martin Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — Buyers continue to show their interest in purchasing parcels of land in the Red Desert, despite the area being devoid of utilities or means to access properties….
Jackson, Teton County see record sales tax income
By Timothy J. Woods Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The town of Jackson and Teton County received another striking sales tax report Monday, with another record set and further indications that the area’s economy has recovered…
Leasing report draws state’s ire
By Brady Oltmans Sublette Examiner Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — The U.S. Department of the Interior released its report on federal oil and gas leasing and permitting on Nov. 26, bringing an end to the process that prompted a…
Panel balks at runoff elections
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The prospects for passing a runoff election bill in the Legislature’s upcoming budget session appear nearly dead. The Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee considered the election reform…