Downturn hits livestock markets
By Brady Oltmans Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Livestock markets were worrisome at the beginning of the week. On Wednesday they plunged even lower, causing unrest to producers and experts alike. Live cattle contracts for April, June…
Drive For Five: Braves complete fifth title run with 244.0 team points.
With a stellar Saturday morning combined with Friday night’s efforts, the Star Valley Braves Wrestling team mathematically wrapped up the 2020 3A team title by the time those in attendance went to the lunch break on the final day of…
Bill would limit sex offender access to school property
CASPER (WNE) — Education officials across Wyoming would have more power to limit sex offenders’ access to school property under a bill moving through the House. The measure, House Bill 68, is sponsored by Afton Republican Rep. Evan Simpson. It…
Former wildlife official says start over on Elk Refuge plans
By Mike Koshmri Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange A former federal wildlife health chief says the National Elk Refuge’s plans to reduce feeding are “likely to fail” and it’s doubtful they’d slow the spread of disease. It would…
UW announces finalists for presidency
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming board of trustees have selected three finalists to be the university’s next president: Gregory W. Bowman, dean of the West Virginia University College of Law;…
Lori Daybell arrested in Kauai
UPDATE: The Kauai Police Department says Lori Daybell was arrested at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. They will be holding a news conference Friday on Lori Daybell’s arrest and upcoming arraignment. Prosecutors are working to schedule a court hearing for her, which…
Laramie begins effort to reduce or ban plastic bag use
By Jordan Achs Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Laramie City Council largely supported the first step in a likely multi-year long process to reduce and potentially ban retail-use plastic bags. The council voted unanimously during its…
Man indicted on money laundering, marijuana charges
JACKSON (WNE) — A grand jury has indicted Teton County man Bryan Jones and three co-defendants for conspiracy to distribute and manufacture a metric ton of marijuana and conspiracy to launder money. The indictment stems from Jones’ Dec. 10 arrest…
Cowboy Draw jackpot ticket worth $805K purchased in Thayne
◆ Lottery winner has 180 days to claim the prize. WyoLotto officials announced Tuesday, January 7 that a Cowboy Draw player holds a $811,058 winning ticket from the Monday, Jan. 6, Cowboy Draw drawing. The winning ticket was purchased on…
Investigators look into possible poaching near Alta
JACKSON (WNE) — Investigators are looking into a possible poaching incident after someone found a deer without its head wrapped in black plastic along Ski Hill Road in Alta. Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash responded Dec. 16 and performed a…