Man sentenced to jail time, anger management after stabbing at the Cowboy Bar
JACKSON (WNE) — Teton County District Court Judge Timothy Day sentenced Manuel Vargas to 180 days in jail for an August brawl at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. Vargas will be credited with the 83 days he has already served…
Hero passerby rescues family from fire
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A passerby is being lauded as a hero for rescuing a local family after their Jamestown home erupted into flames early Tuesday morning. A 34-year-old mother and her four young children, ages 12, 8, 6 and…
Crime spree results in 20- to 25-year sentence
POWELL (WNE) — For causing what a judge described as “damage, trauma and, for lack of a better term, terror throughout the community” in 2020, a Montana man has been ordered to serve 20 to 25 years in a Wyoming…
Advance reservations available in February for Yellowstone National Park visitors
Beginning Feb.14, 2022, visitors will be able to make advance reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park on Recreation.gov. The new system is a direct response to public requests for a reservation system at park campgrounds and prompted a…
New lawsuits filed in 2020 balloon crash
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming Balloon Company is now facing five lawsuits after three of its hot air balloons crashed near Teton Village due to an unexpected gust of wind during a…
Kemmerer region prepares for a year of growth in 2022
◆ Mayor says growth will be regional in three states. Kemmerer Mayor Bill Thek is watching the work load increase for himself, the city council and city staff following the announcement of the Natrium nuclear power plant for the community….
Important Tips for First-Time Hunters
Trying out the hunting experience? Make sure your mindset is right; follow these essential tips for first-time hunters so that you can finish feeling good.
WyoLotto searching for Cowboy Draw jackpot winner
WyoLotto is searching for the person who purchased a winning Cowboy Draw lottery ticket in Evanston, Wyoming. The winning ticket was purchased at Cowboy Joe’s Liquor on January 15. The winning numbers were 9, 13, 16, 20 and 27. The…
Yellowstone backcountry permits available online in 2022
Beginning spring 2022, visitors will be able to make advance online reservations for backcountry permits at Recreation.gov. The new system is a direct response to public requests for an online backcountry permit reservation system and prompted a collaborative effort between…
Initial nuclear meetings held in Kemmerer
◆ Tera Power meetings with local leaders. Local government officials from Kemmerer and Lincoln County, along with state representatives, were given an update by TerraPower on the early stages of testing at the Rocky Mountain Power Plant during a meeting…