Use of Taser at The Wort leads to complaint
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Jackson Police Department has completed an investigation into a complaint it received Jan. 4 from a witness who saw someone being shot with an electroshock weapon at…
Most roads in Wyoming closed Wednesday due to winter weather
One day away from the start of State Wrestling events in Casper, a large portion of Wyoming roads are closed due to winter weather. As of 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, all state roads around Kemmerer were closed, along with South…
Cokeville PTO Fundraiser a huge success
By Jan Moody The Cokeville PTO wrapped up a very successful raffle, on Tuesday, February 14, for half a pig cut and wrapped. The pig was donated by Zane and Carrie Groll. Monday, January 30 was the kickoff day. Cokeville Elementary…
Avalanche danger ‘high’ as storm dumps snow, wind on Tetons
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has raised the avalanche hazard to “high” in upper elevations as a winter storm brings heavy winds and snow to Jackson Hole. “Use cautious route finding as natural avalanches are likely in the…
A Slam Dunk of a Service Project: The NBA and the Church of Jesus Christ Feed the Hungry
• Players and other volunteers assemble thousands of food and hygiene kits for friends in need throughout Utah More than 500 volunteers, including current players, legends, partners and guests from the National Basketball Association (NBA), gathered at several locations in…
BYU-Idaho sees decrease in number of on-campus students
The following is a news release from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Post was compiled by EastIdahoNews.com – REXBURG — Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Winter 2023 enrollment numbers for both campus and online. The university estimates that approximately 19,000…
Cheyenne man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A Cheyenne man was recently arrested by the Cheyenne Police Department on a warrant for aggravated vehicular homicide (reckless, DUI) that occurred in December 2021. Brandon Sibbitt, 33, fatally struck pedestrian Joe Sanders, 62, while traveling on…
Deputies’ drug search called ‘illegal entry’
PINEDALE (WNE) — A LaBarge man is challenging deputies’ search of his home and all evidence obtained that led to a felony meth charge against him. Tanner C. Moceika was charged with felony possession of meth in a liquid form…
Senate committee moves tribal hunting rights bill forward, despite opposition
By Kristen Czaban The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — On Tuesday, a Wyoming Senate committee advanced House Bill 83, which would allow the governor to negotiate off-reservation hunting agreements with recognized tribes, despite testimony from multiple tribal representatives…
Wolf killed after multiple livestock slayings
LOVELL (WNE) — A male gray wolf, originally collared in the area of Dillon, Montana, was killed by the USDA WiIdlife Services after it predated on two goats and a lamb on two north Big Horn County ranches. The kill…