Sheriff’s Office asks for public help finding Greys River hunters suspected of assault
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of multiple hunters involved in an altercation over the weekend to contact police. Sheriff Shane Johnson said the incident occurred on October 15 when the Sheriff’s Office…
Two moderates vie for seat vacated by Leg’s only independent
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com The 66th Wyoming Legislature was made up of 79 Republicans, nine Democrats and just two members from a minor party or with no party ties. One of those was Rep. Marshall Burt (L-Green River), a Libertarian…
White Cane Safety Day is October 15
The following is a release from the Wyoming Council of the Blind – Tom Lealos, Vice President Wyoming Council of the Blind The use of long sticks and staffs by blind and visually impaired pedestrians has evolved over the years. They…
County to Test Emergency Warning Sirens on Tuesday
Teton County Emergency Management will be testing outdoor warning sirens on Tuesday October 18, 2022. Emergency Management personnel will visit siren locations in Teton Village,Teton Pines, downtown Jackson, Gregory Lane, Adams Canyon, and Hoback Junction to test the sirens to ensure they…
WYDOT will be striping in Jackson area
Jackson, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from S & L Industrial will be striping roads this week on WYO 22 during the day and in the town of Jackson, possibly during nighttime hours. Crews began…
Trial date set for rest stop murder suspect
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – By Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS – The trial date for a man accused of murdering another man at a rest stop near Ririe has been set. Randy…
Lower Valley Energy and state agencies working to solve employee housing quandaries
◆ Housing prices turning people away from region. Housing continues to be a big issue for many whether it’s a matter of cost or availability. Recently a story by the Jackson Hole News & Guide through the Wyoming News Exchange…
Kemmerer fire claims pair of buildings
Two buildings were lost after a fire in South Lincoln County Monday evening. The Kemmerer Volunteer Fire Department reported a grass fire in the Oakley area east of Diamondville spread to an older barn and house due to high winds. The fire…
Wyoming looks to grow its manufacturing sector
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Wyoming leaders are effectively laying the groundwork for manufacturing sector growth, but the state’s new industries and shifting workforce will need continued support in the years ahead, panelists said at…
Euthanize or release? The quandaries of handling captive animals
By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com One night in late August, University of Wyoming researchers Merav Ben-David and Eric Quallen spent hours euthanizing more than 50 captive chipmunks. The next week, they killed the other 70. The animals had been the subject…