Rocky Mountain Power donates $1,000 towards Montpelier City Christmas Lights
The Montpelier Community Foundation recently received a $1,000 donation from Rocky Mountain Power to kick off the foundation’s efforts to raise funds to enhance Christmas lighting during the annual holiday season. The foundation has accepted the challenge from the community…
Dubois military museum named one of best attractions in country
RIVERTON (WNE) — The National Museum of Military Vehicles near Dubois has been recognized as one of the 10 best new attractions in the U.S. for 2020 in a national competition conducted by USA Today. The museum houses the largest…
Hands-free device law to be enforced in Idaho
◆Troopers feel more education and incentives are needed. Provided by Idaho State Police Beginning Friday, January 1, 2021, drivers reported in violation of Idaho’s “hands-free” device code risk receiving a citation. The “hands-free” device law went into effect July 1,…
Utah man pleads guilty to charges stemming from Yellowstone treasure hunt
A Utah man has pleaded guilty to felony federal charges stemming from his search in Yellowstone National Park for a famed treasure. On Monday, 52-year-old Rodrick Dow Craythorn of Syracuse, Utah, pleaded guilty to excavating or trafficking in archeological resources,…
Snowboarder dies at Grand Targhee Resort
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. DRIGGS — A Florida man vacationing at the Grand Targhee Resort was found dead Saturday. Jay Jurgens, 47, of Coral Springs was found unresponsive at about 2:30 p.m. in…
Woman dies in accident north of Jackson
JACKSON (WNE) — A woman died Friday night after crashing into the Gros Ventre Junction roundabout just north of Jackson. Speeding, alcohol and drugs are being investigated as factors in the roundabout wreck, Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Brackin said….
Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old Wyoming girl
UPDATE: Savonne has been found and the Amber Alert has been canceled. ORIGINAL: Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in locating a young girl from Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said 6-year-old Savonne Jorgenson was…
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…