Montana sheriff says hiker killed, grizzly bear suspected
A hiker in Montana has been killed in a suspected encounter with a grizzly bear north of Yellowstone National Park. Authorities were working Friday to return the hiker’s body to his family, Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler said in a…
Debate extends beyond Bridger
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The dispute over pollution at the Jim Bridger Power Plant is complicating another set of air quality regulations. Wyoming committed more than a decade ago to installing costly emissions…
Suspect remains at large following armed robbery in Driggs
The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office continues searching for a suspect who robbed the Phillips 66 Gas Station in Driggs at gunpoint Thursday. The sheriff’s office said the robbery took place just before 9:30 p.m. The unidentified suspect was last…
Gordon signs Second Amendment Protection bill
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Second Amendment Protection Act into law Monday, with the support of law enforcement in attendance. The bill passed during the Wyoming Legislature’s recently…
Cheney, elections advocate tangle over issues in civil Jackson Hole engagement
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —Faced with a question about whether a third party could reduce partisanship in the United States, Liz Cheney reminded a Tuesday night audience in Jackson Hole that she is,…
Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing woman
UPDATE: According to several social media reports, Leah has been found deceased inside the garage of her home. No further information has been released by authorities at this time. ORIGINAL: The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the…
EPA recognizes Simplot among most energy-efficient manufacturing plants in 2021
◆ Seven plants in 93 nation-wide receive energy star certification. Provided By EPA.gov The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 93 U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021. ENERGY STAR certified plants are verified to…
Cowgirls and UCLA Set for Sweet 16 Showdown
Kevin DeVries Athletic Communications Coordinator – Tennis, Volleyball and Women’s Basketball University of Wyoming Athletics The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team welcomes a familiar postseason foe to the Arena-Auditorium Thursday for a 6:30 p.m., contest as the Cowgirls host UCLA in…
Teton County School District #1 Recognized for FLEX Program
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) awarded Teton County School District #1 (TCSD#1) with the 2022 Sliver Magna Award. The NSBA Magna Awards honor districts across the country for programs that break down barriers for underserved students. “We want to…
Man dies during standoff with Casper police
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A man found dead Saturday in an Evansville home after an 18-hour standoff with police exchanged gunfire with multiple Casper officers, authorities said Monday. It’s still unclear whether the…