Wyoming News Briefs: October 10, 2019
SVI Media is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Body of missing Upton girl believed found in South Dakota SUNDANCE (WNE) — Michael Campbell of Sturgis, South Dakota, appeared in court…
Barrasso discusses infrastructure bill, impeachment
By Daniel McArdle The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — During a visit to Sheridan on Monday to recognize Meadowlark Elementary for receiving a National Blue Ribbon Award, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, discussed a major piece of infrastructure…
Lawsuit seeks to stop motorized, mechanized use of study areas
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A new lawsuit claims the U.S. Forest Service is breaking a multitude of federal laws by allowing current levels of motorized and mechanized recreation in its Shoal Creek…
Senior high tech comes to Kemmerer
High school students in Kemmerer will be helping interested Lincoln County residents with free one-on-one mobile technology tutoring sessions. The tutoring will cover cell phones and other mobile devices and is a partnership effort between the Kemmerer High School, the…
Wyoming residents asked to prepare for early winter storm
The National Weather Service at the Wyoming Department of Transportation are asking area residents to be prepared for snow and cold this week. Severe weather is expected in portions of the state, although it looks like the Star Valley area…
Man sent to prison for producing child pornography
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. BEAR LAKE COUNTY — An eastern Idaho man was sentenced up to 30 years in prison Thursday on several counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count…
Blackjewel under investigation for fraud
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The unprecedented bankruptcy case involving coal operator Blackjewel showed signs of resolution last week when a federal judge approved the sale of two Wyoming coal mines to a new company called Eagle Specialty…
Game and Fish to eliminate elk feedground
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will eliminate the legally embattled Alkali Creek elk feedground in coming years as the threat of chronic wasting disease looms. The Bridger-Teton…
Fall Prescribed Burn Planned on Bridger-Teton National Forest Near Wilson, Wyoming
Jackson, Wyo.—October 8, 2019—The Bridger-Teton National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn on the Jackson Ranger District in mid-October before the heavy winter weather arrives and inhibits burning activities. The Taylor Mountain unit is 127-acres, located in Teton County, WY,…
County attorney to move forward with UW gun case
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Albany County Attorney Peggy Trent told the Laramie Boomerang on Friday that she’ll move forward with the prosecution of a Uinta County man who open-carried a gun on the…