State’s fiscal crunch eases, Gordon says concerns remain
By Nick Reynolds and Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — After a surprisingly busy summer tourism season and hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts already announced, the Wyoming Legislature now faces just under a…
Evanston man sentenced to prison in May shooting
EVANSTON (WNE) — Evanston man George Andrews was sentenced to seven to 10 years in prison last week after changing his plea to no contest to a charge of aggravated assault and battery related to a shooting incident that occurred…
After banned items explode, Teton recyclers ask residents to do better
JACKSON (WNE) — After suffering both a fire and a bear spray canister explosion, Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling is asking the public to do a better job properly disposing of batteries and canisters. “Please remember the human…
Rock Springs man charged with manslaughter in wife’s death
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Sweetwater County Sheriff ’s Office announced that an arrest has been made in connection to the shooting death of a Rock Springs woman earlier this year. Lena Lynn Fletcher, 46, of Rock Springs, was shot…
Mullen Fire mostly contained; mop-up continues
RAWLINS (WNE) – The Mullen Fire, which has been burning for five weeks and has reached 176,878 acres, was 81% contained as of Friday. Smoke from burning stumps and other heavy fuels was still visible Thursday, and residents who have…
Deaths of nine Wyoming residents tied to COVID, active cases up by 277
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of nine more Wyoming residents, including five residents of a Big Horn County long-term care facility, have been attributed to the coronavirus, the Department of Health announced Monday. The department said the deaths…
Legislators begin preparations for 2021 general session
◆ Initial discussions begin. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With Wyoming approaching one of the most crucial legislative sessions in its history, state lawmakers held initial discussions Wednesday afternoon on what COVID-19 precautions…
Driverless shuttles to be tested in Yellowstone in May
JACKSON (WNE) — Driverless, electric, low-speed shuttle vehicles are coming to Yellowstone National Park — and soon. A contractor will start running the automated vehicles in late May in the Canyon Village area, shuttling visitors to yet-to-be-determined stops near the…
Treasure hunter faces charges after digging in Yellowstone
CASPER (WNE) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man who claimed to have been seeking the Forrest Fenn treasure after he was found digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery, the U.S. Attorney for Wyoming announced Thursday. Rodrick…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming to offer premium relief to members
◆ Company says it is recognizing the economic pressures that its members are facing during the pandemic. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming announced Thursday that it will…