Woman charged in fatal accident to be arraigned March 25
PINEDALE (WNE) — The Jackson driver charged with two felony aggravated homicide charges after colliding with a truck driven by a Pinedale man will appear by video in 9th District Court on March 25. Jade S. Jewkes was arrested and…
Medical marijuana report bill moves out of committee
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A second Wyoming bill related to marijuana advanced out of the House Judiciary on Thursday after a 6-3 vote. Public comment for House Bill 82, which would authorize funding…
I-80 tolling bill gains initial support from Senate
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill that would set in motion a long-term plan to set up a tolling program for Interstate 80 gained initial approval from the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday…
Budget proposals finalized in House, Senate
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After two days without meeting due to the historic winter storm that hit southeast Wyoming last weekend, state lawmakers will return to the Capitol Wednesday with a divide…
Mask order extended in Teton County until April 16
JACKSON (WNE) – Jackson Hole residents and visitors will have to keep covering their noses and mouths as a COVID-19 prevention measure through mid-April. Though Wyoming’s statewide mask mandate ended Tuesday, Teton County has been approved for a local mask…
Wyoming’s coronavirus cases relatively stable, three counties COVID-free Monday
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming stayed relatively stable over the week ending Monday, with the number of active cases rising by 11. Wyoming Department of Health figures showed that in the week…
Bill to keep fossil fuel plants open approved by committee
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A bill to prevent Wyoming fossil fuel plant closures cleared a legislative committee on Wednesday, despite opposition from the public, consumer advocates and several utility companies. House Bill 166…
Man pleads guilty to federal charges in drug trafficking case
JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to two charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering. According to the case file in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming, Bryan Jones entered pleas of…
Jackson man charged with felony rape
JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man is facing a charge of first-degree sexual assault after police said he forced himself on a woman and smacked her face before raping her. Chris Tarpey, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge…
House committee advances bill to cut K-12 education
CHEYENNE (WNE) – The House Education Committee voted 5-4 Friday afternoon to pass a bill that would cut $30 million worth of K-12 funding over the next three years. House Bill 173 proposes a mix of cost-saving and revenue-raising measures to…