Snow-water reports portend drought conditions despite recent snowfall
By Margaret O’Hara Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Local and statewide snow and water content data warn of continued drought conditions, particularly in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, despite last week’s snowfall. Conservationists and emergency personnel in…
Body of missing Layton woman found in Rich County
By Josh Ellis, KSLTV.com Officials say the body of a Layton woman who was reported missing has been located. Deputies with the Rich County Sheriff’s Office said they received a call on April 8 saying four teenage boys on dirt…
Rawlins man survives shotgun blast to chest, attempted first-degree murder charge for alleged shooter
RAWLINS (WNE) — A convoluted tale of intimidation and revenge has left one Rawlins man hospitalized with a shotgun wound to the chest and another facing an attempted first-degree murder charge. Dakota Brown, 29, was arrested Saturday after allegedly fleeing…
Firefighter honored with valor award for saving woman trapped in burning building
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com – Captain Josh Jacobsen of the Idaho Falls Fire Department recently received the Valor Award for saving an elderly woman who was trapped in a burning structure last spring. This award is distinguished as the…
Garth Brooks returning to SLC for June concert
While performing in front of the fastest sellout crowd in Ticketmaster history last summer, Garth Brooks promised his fans that he would return to Rice-Eccles Stadium in 2022 for another concert. Brooks will stick by his promise and has announced…
Walmart raising pay for truck drivers, hiring locally
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Walmart has a message for truckers: Keep on trucking, do it for Walmart and potentially earn more money. Amid a shortage of long-haul truck drivers and low unemployment as many workers change jobs across a variety of…
Grizzly managers worried about 399 and cubs
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Hilary Cooley is worried about the season ahead for Grizzly 399 and her cubs, who have yet to emerge from hibernation. “The future’s not so bright for these…
Teton Pass accident prompt warning of spring conditions
JACKSON (WNE) — An accident April 5 on Teton Pass involving a car transport truck that lost traction may serve as a warning of spring conditions for some Jackson drivers. “A transport vehicle was on the pass traveling roughly 25…
Man peeping into area backyards asks Douglas police to shoot him
DOUGLAS (WNE) — A suspicious-looking man looking into the backyards of residents’ homes in the 1200 block of Sweetwater Road was reported to Douglas police Monday around 7:21 a.m. According to Douglas Police Chief Todd Byerly, the subject was “causing…
Wind closes section of I-80 to some vehicles
LARAMIE (WNE) — High winds, slick pavement and blowing snow prompted the Wyoming Department of Transportation to close more than 100 miles of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Rawlins to some vehicles. At press time Tuesday evening, the interstate remained…