Grand Teton elk hunt begins this weekend
JACKSON (WNE) — Grand Teton National Park’s elk reduction program will begin Saturday. The only area open to hunters admitted to the program is Wyoming Game and Fish elk hunt area 75, located east of U.S. Highway 89. The Antelope…
LCSD2 Education Foundation announce new Administrator and changes to scholarship fundraising
The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Education Foundation announced a new Administrator along with changes to its scholarship fundraising timeline. Board chairman Tim Hale says Deb Wolfley will serve in the role replacing Ashley Cranney who he says helped…
Public Reports of Illegal Use of National Forest Lands Results in Successful Prosecution
In August of 2021, the United States Forest Service received multiple complaints from the public concerning a long-term campsite on lands managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Law enforcement investigated the complaints and found an unattended campfire, several dilapidated vehicles,…
Douglas residents killed in plane crash
DOUGLAS (WNE) — Well-known retired Douglas teachers Don and Cindy Sutphin died in a plane crash around 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, outside of Harrison, Nebraska. The reason for the Beechcraft P35 Bonanza crash is listed as unknown at this…
Lincoln County Public Health now offering COVID booster vaccines
◆ Moderna, Pfizer and J&J boosters are all available to those who qualify. Lincoln County Public Health (LCPH) is now offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to those who qualify. Moderna, Pfizer and J&J boosters are all available by appointment or…
Hunter loses life in accident near Cokeville
◆ No charges filed in accidental discharge. No charges have been filed after a hunting accident in the mountains near Cokeville. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to an emergency request for aid on October 16. An…
Worker shortages impact local Post Offices
◆ USPS seeking employees as staff remains limited. You may have noticed in recent weeks changes in hours and other differences at your local post office. Perhaps you’ve stopped by only to find locked doors and a sign reading the…
Ways To Avoid Discomfort While on Oxygen
The advantages of oxygen therapy are numerous but come with some unfortunate discomforts. We’ve found the best ways to avoid these annoyances!
Pot petition signatures ‘on track’ for February deadline
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Petitions are circulating throughout the Cowboy State in support of two ballot initiatives proposing reshaped marijuana legislation in Wyoming. Just over a month into the signature-gathering process, the…
Wyoming revenue estimate continues to improve
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Buoyed by unexpectedly high oil and gas prices, revenue collected by Wyoming during the 2021 fiscal year far outstripped earlier estimates. After FY 2021 revenues exceeded the Consensus Revenue…