Insurance bill advances in House
• Measure would put controls in place for prior authorization By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Legislation that would set controls in place for how health insurance companies approve and deny medical care is one…
Measures to guard against rising electricity costs advance in committee
State utility regulators and utilities said some of the legislation duplicates existing authorities and practices to ensure ‘prudent’ system investments. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Four of six bills intended to give state electric utility regulators more powers to…
Wyoming Legislature Honors Fallen Sergeant Nevada Krinkee
• Joint Resolution Recognizes the Sacrifices and Service of Wyoming Law Enforcement CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Legislature formally honored Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department today with a Joint Resolution signed by all members. Sgt. Krinkee, a more…
Super Tag raises $1.5 million for wildlife conservation
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Super Tag raffle raised $1.5 million for conservation in 2024. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s program saw another year of dedicated conservationists raise funds for on-the-ground projects while vying for 11 chances to get…
Standoff ends, suspect dead
By The Sheridan Press staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The suspect in the earlier shooting death of Sheridan Police Department Sgt. Nevada Krinkee is dead after more than 24 hours of negotiations. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation…
Standoff in Sheridan ends following shooting death of officer
A police standoff that lasted more than 24 hours in the city of Sheridan, Wyoming is over. The Sheridan Police Department said that as of 5:12 p.m. the standoff ended and there are no threats to the community. No additional…
Limits on fishing outfitters
• HB0017 under consideration. The outdoor use of Wyoming’s resources is always a topic of debate at the annual legislative session and 2024 is no different. One such piece of legislation, House Bill 0017, would seek to limit the number…
Elderly Osmond woman identified in fatal house fire
An 82-year-old Osmond woman died in a house fire Tuesday afternoon. The Lincoln County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Ruth Swenson passed away, likely from smoke inhalation. Swenson’s home, located on Happy Valley Road in Osmond, caught fire Tuesday in the…
Police officer shot and killed in Sheridan
An officer with the Sheridan, Wyoming Police Department was shot and killed Tuesday morning while on the job. In a released statement, the Sheridan Police Department said Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, a six and a half year veteran of the department,…
Afton Fire Department responds to Osmond house fire
The Afton Volunteer Fire Department, Star Valley EMS and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home fire in Osmond Tuesday afternoon. Lincoln County Dispatch received a 911 call around 1:00 p.m. for a house that was on fire and…