NEWS BRIEFS for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Body of missing man found in Snake River JACKSON (WNE) — A boater found the body of Averin Scott in the Snake River on Sunday evening, 10 days after he was reported missing and about 25 miles south of where…
Fatal Crash South Of Riverside, Wyoming
On July 13, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 120 on Wyoming 230 south of Riverside, Wyoming. Around 1:23 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motorcycle crash. A 2004 Harley Davidson was traveling…
Governor Gordon appoints new State Mine Inspector
CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Gordon announced today he has appointed Heather Kroupa State Mine Inspector. Ms. Kroupa previously served as Deputy Mine Inspector and Interim State Mine Inspector. She takes over the position from Terry Adcock, who retired last year. A longtime…
5 Easy and Useful Tips for Tick Bite Prevention
Exploring Wyoming’s beautiful outdoor landscapes is a popular summer pastime. It also, however, increases one’s risk of tick bites. While tick bites are often harmless, they have been known to cause allergic reactions and infect people with serious illnesses such…
Logan Wilson named to Bednarik Award watch list
Laramie, Wyo. (July 15, 2019) — The Maxwell Football Club announced its 2019 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List on Monday and University of Wyoming senior linebacker Logan Wilson was one of 80 players in the nation selected to the list. …
Star Valley Quilt Trail is seeking entries for Barn Quilt Contest
The following was provided by the Star Valley Quilt Trail This year, the Star Valley Quilt Trail is joining with other cities across the state of Wyoming to put us on the Wyoming Quilt Trail map by hosting a “Barn”…
Community booth entry open for the 2019 Lincoln County Fair
Online Entry for the 2019 Lincoln County Fair is now underway. Entries can be made through Wednesday, July 31. The 2019 theme is “Just a Small Town Throwdown” at the Lincoln County Fair. Be sure to read the rules of…
Kemmerer preparing for celebration of 25th Oyster Ridge Music Festival
Kemmerer is amping up to celebrate the 25th Oyster Ridge Music Festival which is set to take place July 26-28. City Administrator, Brian Muir, said because of the anniversary Oyster Ridge is setting it up to be “bigger and better than…
Former UW Football player sentenced to six months jail time
By Davis Potter, Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A judge sentenced former Wyoming football player Carl Granderson to six months in jail Thursday morning in Albany County District Court, rejecting the terms of his plea agreement. During…
Sublette Fire Response
Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, Sublette County EMS, Wyoming Highway Patrol and Sublette County Unified Fire respond to a structure fire in Pinedale. At approximately 10:50 PM, on July 10th 2019, Sublette County Dispatch received a 911 call of a structure…