FBI investigates shooting on reservation
RIVERTON (WNE) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it is investigating a shooting that occurred on the Wind River Reservation Wednesday. The shooting, which is listed to have occurred at or near the Ethete Store on Ethete…
Jackson climber dies after Gannett Peak fall
JACKSON (WNE) — A 24-year-old climber and former Jackson resident died Sunday after falling on Gannett Peak in the Wind River Range. Rescuers recovered Jason Graves’ body at 9 a.m. Monday on a glacier several hundred feet below the 13,810-foot…
Arrest near Muddy Gap nabs drug-laden automobile headed for Fremont County
RIVERTON (WNE) – A man who confessed he was headed to Lander with a backpack full of drugs could face up to 41 years in prison and $51,000 in fines if convicted. Kenneth Anthony Prien, 38, was the passenger in…
Officials deny tribal leader’s claims of mistreatment
By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Claims of systemic racism by the leader of the Northern Arapaho Tribe last week have caused push-back by county officials, especially regarding the treatment of COVID-positive transients. Before a…
Woman accused of embezzling more than $300,000
RIVERTON (WNE) — A Riverton woman has been charged with stealing more than $300,000 in four years’ time. 43-year-old Laura Burleson – also known as Laura Logan or Laura Veach – could face up to 40 years in prison and…
Riverton man extradited in 36-year-old murder
RIVERTON (WNE) — A Riverton man indicted Sept. 23 on first-degree murder charges has been extradited to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where pleaded “not guilty” Dec. 12. The murder case is 36 years old. Willie C. Moore, 61, was arrested by the…
Riverton police kill man after knife attack
By Steve Peck Riverton Ranger Via –Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — A police officer shot a man to death Saturday afternoon outside Walmart after the man attacked the officer with a knife, eyewitnesses said. The shooting happened on the sidewalk…
Man accused of breaking into home, violently raping mother with children nearby
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains disturbing descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is advised. ST. ANTHONY — A local man is accused of breaking into a woman’s home and violently…