Avalanche claims two lives near Driggs
Two juveniles have lost their lives due to an avalanche west of Driggs, Idaho. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report of the avalanche on December 17 at approximately 2:49 p.m. The sheriff’s office stated that the…
Man sentenced for restraining woman with forceful hug, suggestive comments
JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man was sentenced to unsupervised probation and a $970 fine Nov. 8 after holding a woman against her will while saying that he wanted to touch her. The incident happened May 4 outside of…
Sheriff charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly threatening youth group with gun
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – BLACKFOOT — A local sheriff faces serious felony charges for allegedly threatening a youth group with a gun in November. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office charged Bingham County…
Doctor who flew to Cody for surgeries killed in crash
CODY (WNE) — Dr. Clint Devin, 46, who frequently flew to Cody to perform orthopedic surgeries, died Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on a flight from Cody, according to a press release…
Sublette commission approval for resort under scrutiny
By Joy Ufford Sublette Examiner Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE – Many people are calling for Sublette County commissioners who voted to approve rezoning of 56 agricultural acres to recreational for a destination resort on a Bondurant ranch to answer…
Man who attempted to hide in tires arrested for burglary
A Pocatello man linked to a burglary was arrested following a traffic stop where he ran away from officers. Sonny Anthony Vialpando, 29, faces a felony burglary charge, as well as misdemeanor charges for resisting arrest and providing false information…
Update: Amber Alert canceled after children found safe
***Update*** SOUTH JORDAN — The Amber Alert issued by South Jordan police and the Department of Public Safety for four children early Sunday has been canceled. The girls were located safely in California with their mother, according to South Jordan…
Cody man accused of sharing child porn
POWELL (WNE) — A Cody man is facing allegations that he shared child pornography through an online application over the span of more than a year. Ryan A. Eskeli, 48, has been held in the Park County Detention Center since…
Sweetwater County sees interest in Red Desert lands
By David Martin Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange GREEN RIVER — Buyers continue to show their interest in purchasing parcels of land in the Red Desert, despite the area being devoid of utilities or means to access properties….
Jackson, Teton County see record sales tax income
By Timothy J. Woods Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The town of Jackson and Teton County received another striking sales tax report Monday, with another record set and further indications that the area’s economy has recovered…