Washington abduction suspects could be in Idaho
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. UPDATE: YAKIMA, Washington – A second suspect has been identified in a Washington Amber Alert. The Yakima, Washington Police Department reports 34-year-old Eric Landeros may also be involved. His…
Lincoln County at 68 active cases as state Covid-19 numbers relatively stable
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming remained relatively stable Monday as the number of new cases exceeded the number of reported recoveries by only 20. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily…
Pinedale man killed in Hoback Canyon wreck
JACKSON (WNE) — Alarmed eyewitnesses called 911 about an erratic, swerving driver on New Year’s Day just minutes before her SUV crashed into another vehicle in Hoback Canyon, killing its occupant. Twenty-eight-year-old Jade S. Jewkes, of Jackson, is being held…
Lummis sworn in as Wyoming Senator
Cynthia Lummis became the first woman to represent the State of Wyoming in the United States Senate on Sunday, January 3. The video of this occasion was shared on the Facebook page of Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) as former Senator…
Vaccine distribution “going well,” but limited availability
By Hannah Black Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – About two weeks into the COVID-19 vaccine’s distribution in Wyoming, the focus is still on frontline medical workers, some first responders and people living in long-term care facilities…
Crash reported near Alpine Monday morning
Breaking: Alpine Wyoming Lincoln County dispatch services confirmed two cars had an accident in the Alpine area this morning at approximately 6:30. According to dispatch, no serious injuries were reported. WYDOT released a communication that one lane of traffic was…
Be sure to put your library on the list of things to do in 2021
By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System VISIT THE LINCOLN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM ONLINE HERE! As we close out 2020 we look back and can only think of one thing, COVID-19! Masks, social distancing, limited traveling…. this list could…
Funding available for empowerment people with developmental disabilities
◆ Grants can fund programs and projects. Provided by the Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Cheyenne — The Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (WGCDD) is announcing $75,000 of available grant funds for the 2021-2022 Bright Ideas Grant. Individual…
Man charged in stabbing after 13-hour standoff
JACKSON (WNE) — A 13-hour police standoff came to an end Thursday afternoon when the suspect came out of his apartment, walked down the stairs and put on a helmet. Seconds later the barefoot man was tackled by police and…
Bars, Restaurants Can Resume Late Night Service After Decline in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a return to normal operating hours for bars and restaurants, praising the response by Wyomingites that has resulted in a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations around the state. Effective January 9, updated health orders…