NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Two killed in Grand Teton Park accident JACKSON (WNE) — Two people were killed and five others are fighting for their lives after a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon in Grand Teton National Park. Police said Craig Edward Aubuchon, 65,…
Some Blackjewel miners beg court for relief
By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — As Blackjewel LLC coal miners begin their third week locked out of the company’s dozens of mines in Wyoming, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia, many are running…
AG wants reversal of ‘stand your ground’ Ruling
By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Government lawyers on Monday outlined the arguments they will use in asking the Wyoming Supreme Court to reverse a Natrona County judge’s decision — made on the basis…
1979 tornado most destructive in Wyoming history
By Steve Knight Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — “It was the biggest and most destructive thing I’ve ever seen. And I’ve been to Vietnam. I thought I had seen it all.” Those were the words of…
Utah Jazz sign two 2019 draft picks to two-way contracts
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz announced Tuesday it signed Jarrell Brantley and Justin Wright-Foreman to two-way contracts. We’ve signed Jarrell Brantley & Justin Wright-Foreman to two-way contracts ✍️ » https://t.co/fhwWdPYupU — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 16, 2019 Both…
Trio of Aggies named to award watch lists
The following is a news release from Utah State University Utah State junior quarterback Jordan Love was named to the 83rd annual Maxwell Award Watch List, while senior defensive end Tipa Galeai and junior linebacker David Woodward were both named…
Turning Point, Lincoln County’s Self-Help Center, Looking for Volunteers
By Richelle Primm, SVI Media Turning Point, an NPO dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients….
Victim who died in structure fire death last week positively identified.
Thursday July 10th, the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, Sublette County Unified Fire, Sublette County EMS and Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to a structure fire at 121 North Ashley in Pinedale. Upon arrival one occupant was out of the home the…
Hearings held in meth-by-mail case
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Wire-tapped phone calls, familial accusations and disputed evidence made up just some of the heavy topics brought up during two different preliminary hearings Thursday in Park County Circuit Court….
Efficiency commission sends recommendations to governor, Legislature
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Government Efficiency Commission on Monday approved recommending a group of about 18 cost-saving measures to Gov. Mark Gordon and the state Legislature. The list could potentially…