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…
Wyoming Department of Corrections recruiting amid labor shortage
TORRINGTON (WNE) — Every industry is facing a nationwide labor shortage, and the Wyoming Department of Corrections is no exception. “The actual number of vacancies changes from day to day, from minute to minute almost,” said Paul Martin, WDOC…
WGFD detects diseases in elk herds, rabbits
SHERIDAN (WNE) —Animal diseases have been identified in two species in the Sheridan region — chronic wasting disease in elk and rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in cottontail rabbits. CWD was identified in three new Sheridan Region elk hunt areas…
Thayne Fire Department responds to Ranch blaze
The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in Star Valley Ranch Friday, December 10. Fire Chief Toby Merritt told SVI News that the call came in at around 10:00 p.m. for a home on fire at…
UW receives $1 million donation for stadium improvements
LARAMIE (WNE) — Former University of Wyoming football player Cody Ritchie and his wife, Patsy, have donated $1 million for upgrades to the University of Wyoming War Memorial Stadium, according to a UW press release. The money is designated for…
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…
Deferred sentence in $100,000 pot bust
SUNDANCE (WNE) — One of two California residents who faced felony charges of possession with intent to deliver after THC concentrate with an estimated street value of $100,000 was discovered in their vehicle during a traffic stop has been given…
Essential Equipment for Your Off-Roading Adventure
Traveling through unexplored terrain is a thrilling experience. Stay safe on the road with this list of essential equipment for your off-roading adventure.
LCSD No. 2 invites public comment on grant spending through two surveys
◆ How should LCSD No. 2 spend ESSER III funds? Lincoln County School District No. 2 is seeking input regarding utilization of funds that the district is receiving from the Wyoming Department of Education through the American CARES Act. School…
