Man faces murder, abuse charges in toddler’s death
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — An 18-year-old Mountain View man made an initial appearance in Circuit Court Monday morning, facing a first-degree murder charge, among other felonies. Jesse Hartley, 18, appeared on charges…
William Spaulding promoted to sergeant major
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – First Sgt. William Spaulding of Star Valley was promoted to sergeant major in the Wyoming Army National Guard on May 4, 2018. Spaulding had served as first sgt. in the Joint Force Headquarters for the last 32…
Health coverage for thousands of state employees could be disrupted
By Joel Funk Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Health care for thousands of state employees and their families could be disrupted if Cigna Network and Cheyenne Regional Medical Group don’t reach an agreement in less than…
Yellowstone opens gate for 2018
By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The grizzly bear frolicking along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway threw everyone off schedule. If you’re headed to Yellowstone National Park to view wildlife on the opening day of…
Mobile meth lab stopped near Idaho Falls
Deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office stopped a suspicious vehicle on Iona Road near Hitt Rd. on Monday May 7. The vehicle driver stated he had the components of a Mobile Meth Lab in the car. Deputies identified at…
One dead, officer wounded in Sunday gun battle
By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — One man died and a Casper police officer was critically injured after they exchanged gunfire Sunday afternoon in east Casper, police and witnesses said. Police confirmed that officers had…
Wyoming News Briefs: May 7, 2018
NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, May 7, 2018 From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Threats prompt appointment of special prosecutor LARAMIE (WNE) — The Albany County Attorney’s Office requested the County Commission last week to appoint a special prosecutor to handle a criminal case…
Governor Matt Mead pledges help with Porcupine slide
The office of Governor Matt Mead has pledged their support in whatever form that may take in a letter to the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Acknowledging the economic impact to the county, Governor Mead sent the following: The Porcupine Slide is…
Yellowstone visitor tossed by local bison
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A grumpy bison apparently decided not to share the local trail with a visitor who unfortunately got a little too close. Park rangers report that on Monday, Virginia Junk, 72, of Boise was walking the trails…
Amazon is increasing the price of its annual Prime membership. Here’s when it starts
Amazon will raise its yearly subscription price to Amazon Prime from $99 to $119 per year, according to multiple news reports.