Accident south of Thayne snarls Wednesday morning traffic
Commuters and motorists were delayed for the second straight day in Star Valley as an accident occured on U.S. 89 near the Silver Stream Lodge. Traffic was restricted down to one lane for approximately 20-30 minutes while officials worked the…
Common Reasons People Have Trouble Sleeping
A restful night’s sleep is essential to maintaining good health. It helps the body and mind recover, strengthens the immune system, and lowers one’s blood pressure, among other benefits. Unfortunately, many people are unable to enjoy the positive effects of…
Report details historic COVID impact to state economy
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The COVID-19 pandemic delivered historic blows to Wyoming’s economy during this year’s second quarter, according to a new report published on Monday by Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division. The report…
Longtime Powell professor killed in accident
POWELL (WNE) — A longtime professor at Northwest College died last week after being run over by a vehicle on a Coulter Avenue sidewalk. Dennis Brophy, 75, had been walking in front of Rimrock Tire when a customer pulled out…
Utah man dies in crash near Cokeville
On September 23, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 3 on US 30 north of Cokeville, Wyoming. At 2:08 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision. A 1995 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on…
EMS crews respond to four-vehicle accident north of Afton
Multiple sirens went off on Tuesday morning at approximately 7:50 a.m. as EMS crews from Star Valley EMS and other agencies responded to reports of a four-vehicle accident that took place on U.S. 89 where the road transitions from two…
Governor Gordon directs state resources to provide support on Mullen Fire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire. The fire is burning largely on the Medicine Bow National Forest as well as some…
Woman pleads not guilty in $363,000 embezzlement
RIVERTON (WNE) — Charged with the largest embezzlement in the county in eight years, Laura Burleson pleaded “not guilty” Sept. 23 in Fremont County District Court. District Court Judge Jason Conder decided at the arraignment hearing that Burleson – also…