State’s renewable energy capacity grows
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Last year, renewable energy development broke records in Wyoming — and nationwide. A total of 26,490 megawatts of clean energy capacity were added to the U.S. electric grid in…
Man’s prison sentence suspended in hammer attack on wife
EVANSTON (WNE) — An Evanston man with no prior criminal history pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery and was sentenced in Third District Court last week. John Rasmussen was sentenced to 8-10 years in prison for hitting his wife…
Illinois woman charged with disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
JACKSON (WNE) — After a two-month investigation, Yellowstone National Park rangers believe they have identified the woman who approached and photographed a mother grizzly bear and her cubs during a May 10 incident that ignited social media discourse. The Carol…
Law enforcement cycling across Idaho; finish line in Alpine
The following story is provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS – Deputies with Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and members of the community will be participating in the first-ever Idaho border to border bike race…
I.F. police officer who shot man in backyard indicted for manslaughter
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS — A grand jury has indicted an Idaho Falls Police officer for shooting a man who was in his own backyard during a February manhunt. Elias…
10-year-old Malad girl dies after rock flies through pickup truck windshield
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – ONEIDA COUNTY — A 10-year-old Malad girl died after she was struck by a large rock kicked up off the road. Kambrie Horsley was driving with her…
No charges to be filed in election fraud allegations
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — The special prosecutor appointed to investigate whether or not criminal charges should be filed in the case of alleged illegal voting at the Uinta County Republican Party leadership…
Man charged in fatal wreck near Evanston
EVANSTON (WNE) — The driver who police say rear-ended another vehicle on Interstate 80, causing a crash that killed two people, has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated homicide by vehicle, driving while under the influence and…
Yellowstone announces lottery for 2021-2022 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program
The following is a release from the National Park Service – Beginning Sunday, August 1, people may apply to the 2021-2022 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile…
No injuries reported in semi rollover near Irwin
An early-morning accident involving a semi-truck slowed traffic on U.S. Highway26 at milepost 391 on Thursday July 29. The accident is believed to have taken place at approximately 6:30 a.m. as an alert was sent out via the Idaho Transportation…