Food Pantries coming to the valley
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS Pitching in to help is “who we are in Wyoming,” First Lady Jennie Gordon said during a recent video press conference from Cheyenne. “I’ve always said, everyone is one emergency from being in need of help,”…
Riverton couple charged with murder in Friday shooting
By Clair McFarland The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — A husband and wife were charged Friday morning in the death of 38-year-old Trevor Bartlett, who died of a gunshot wound early Thursday. Court documents state the following: On…
Gordon OKs oil and gas tax break
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In the midst of unprecedented volatility in the global oil market, shale producers in Wyoming received a small boost Friday in the form of tax relief. Gov. Mark Gordon…
What’s coming and going on Netflix in April
If you’re like pretty much everyone in the United States right now, you’re probably not able to do much more than sit around at home. For those starving for content during the coronavirus quarantine, Netflix has some good news. The…
Teton County District Health Officer Issues Stay-at-Home Recommendations for All People in Teton County, WY
The Teton County District Health Officer, Dr. Travis Riddell issued two further health recommendations #5 and #6 for Teton County, Wyoming that mirrors the Town of Jackson’s Emergency Ordinance 1249. Dr. Riddell stated, “Limiting your movement to essential activities will…
BLM seeking public input on proposed Kemmerer CO2 well
The Kemmerer Field Office of the BLM is seeking public comment on a proposed carbon dioxide disposal well and pipeline. This project proposal is associated with the Exxon Mobile Corporation’s LaBarge Carbon Capture Phase 1 project. If approved, a CO2…
Alpine Fire Department extinguishes motor coach blaze
The Alpine Fire Department responded to a fire that claimed a motor coach on Friday evening March 27. “Friday evening at 22:24 Alpine Fire and Alpine EMS responded to a reported Mobile Home Fire,” stated Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt….
Afton Volunteer Fire Department responds to shop fire near Fairview
Members of the Afton Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) responded to a structure fire on the north end of Crow Creek Road near Fairview on Friday evening at approximately 9 pm. According to the Afton Fire Chief, the owner was working…
Sublette County confirms first positive test
Officials from Sublette County have determined the county’s first positive test for the COVID-19 Coronavirus on Saturday morning March 28. The patient is a 59-year old female. The most recent data shows this brings the overall total in the State…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 27, 2020
Governor signs daylight saving bill GILLETTE (WNE) — Wyoming is officially all-in on wanting to make daylight saving time permanent, but will it happen? Gov. Mark Gordon officially signed the bill on Monday. Similar measures failed in the Wyoming Legislature…