Gordon: No COVID mandates
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Gov. Mark Gordon made clear Monday afternoon that his office would not be enacting any sweeping virus mitigation policies, deferring instead to the federal government and local officials. “On…
Woman wants her purse taken to jail; meth discovered inside
CODY (WNE) — When Kelsey Spencer was being arrested for breaking her probation, she demanded her purse go with her to the Park County Detention Center. Inside that purse lay an unused syringe and meth. Spencer, 28, had been brought…
Active COVID count falls by five
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell for the first time in more than two weeks over the weekend. Figures from the Wyoming Department of Health’s regular coronavirus update showed the state had…
Governor Gordon Announces Members of Sublette Mule Deer Corridor Local Area Working Group
The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon – First meeting will be held in Pinedale on August 19 CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has announced his selections for members of the Sublette Mule Deer Migration…
More than 1 million visit Yellowstone in July
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For the first time in its 149-year history, Yellowstone National Park has surpassed the threshold of a million visitors in a month. Grand Teton National Park isn’t into…
Speeding stop leads to drug arrest
PINEDALE (WNE) — A Maryland man who was stopped for speeding when his VW Jetta came up behind a trooper now faces felony and misdemeanor drug charges. Not only did Benjamin Stillson, of Bowie, Maryland, allegedly have a felony amount…
Toddler killed after being hit by truck
EVANSTON (WNE) — The world can shatter in an instant. The Evanston community was reminded of that this week when 2-year-old Niko Ringer was tragically killed after he darted into the street in front of a truck driven by an…
LDS Church encourages members to wear masks, get vaccinated
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following message on Thursday, August 12, 2021, to Church members around the world: Dear Brothers and Sisters: We find ourselves fighting a war against the ravages of…
Sierra Butler: 2021 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Queen
◆ After being crowned queen at Lincoln County, Sierra hopes to win at Wyoming State. Sierra Butler has been involved with horses since she was a little girl. Her father and uncle bought horses was Sierra was small. Sierra says,…
Sen. Lummis’ Star Valley field office formally opens Friday
◆ Office opens at 11 a.m., Public is invited. The Star Valley Field Office for U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis will officially open at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at 80 First Ave, Suite 105 in Afton. The public is invited…