William Spaulding promoted to sergeant major
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – First Sgt. William Spaulding of Star Valley was promoted to sergeant major in the Wyoming Army National Guard on May 4, 2018. Spaulding had served as first sgt. in the Joint Force Headquarters for the last 32…
Health coverage for thousands of state employees could be disrupted
By Joel Funk Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Health care for thousands of state employees and their families could be disrupted if Cigna Network and Cheyenne Regional Medical Group don’t reach an agreement in less than…
Yellowstone opens gate for 2018
By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The grizzly bear frolicking along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway threw everyone off schedule. If you’re headed to Yellowstone National Park to view wildlife on the opening day of…
Mobile meth lab stopped near Idaho Falls
Deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office stopped a suspicious vehicle on Iona Road near Hitt Rd. on Monday May 7. The vehicle driver stated he had the components of a Mobile Meth Lab in the car. Deputies identified at…
One dead, officer wounded in Sunday gun battle
By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — One man died and a Casper police officer was critically injured after they exchanged gunfire Sunday afternoon in east Casper, police and witnesses said. Police confirmed that officers had…
Wyoming News Briefs: May 7, 2018
NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, May 7, 2018 From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Threats prompt appointment of special prosecutor LARAMIE (WNE) — The Albany County Attorney’s Office requested the County Commission last week to appoint a special prosecutor to handle a criminal case…
Weekend Sports Wrap: May 5-6
The spring sports season is winding down with post-season play now up next on the schedule. Star Valley’s soccer and track teams ended their schedule on some big-time high notes. The soccer teams have both qualified for the state tournament…
Bridger-Teton officials narrow closure zone of Porcupine Slide; can now access Little Greys River
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is reducing the closure area along the Greys River Road downstream of the Porcupine Landslide. The new closure area begins 10-miles downstream of the landslide at the junction with the Little Greys River Road. While the…
Yellowstone visitor tossed by local bison
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A grumpy bison apparently decided not to share the local trail with a visitor who unfortunately got a little too close. Park rangers report that on Monday, Virginia Junk, 72, of Boise was walking the trails…
Netflix: What titles are being added and dropped in May?
Another month has come and gone, which means scores of new titles will come and go from Netflix’s streaming lineup in the near future. Netflix will add 93 and lose 49 titles in its lineup in May, according to The…