Earthquake preparedness drill planned
◆ Great Wyoming ShakeOut set for October 15. Earthquakes are something to be expected in the State of Wyoming, according to the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS). “Hundreds of earthquakes happen in Wyoming every year,” said Christina George of the…
Justices uphold sentence in murder case
By Stephen Dow Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed Fourth Judicial District Court Judge William Edelman’s ruling in the re-sentencing of convicted murderer and robber Donald C. Davis last year. “Considering the re-sentencing…
Wyoming Cowboys Return to Practice This Week Following Three-Day Pause
The Wyoming Cowboys returned to practice this week following a three-day pause in practice due to 11 freshman football players testing positive for the COVID-19 virus late last week. Those eleven cases of COVID-19 and close contacts among the University…
Wildfire in Teton Wilderness at 230 acres and growing
JACKSON (WNE) – After a calm morning, the largest wildfire of 2020 in Jackson Hole was just picking up steam Monday afternoon and starting to torch trees and grow along its perimeter. Because of the time of year and its…
Plea agreement reached in Rock Springs stabbing case
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A Rock Springs man originally charged with attempted second-degree murder in a stabbing case pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of aggravated assault and battery as part of a plea agreement Monday morning. Alexander Cave,…
Gordon: COVID-19 spike in Wyoming shows “very serious deterioration”
By Margaret Austin Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – While coronavirus cases in Wyoming appeared fairly steady throughout the summer, the state is now seeing a spike across the board, including Laramie County. In fact, Laramie County…
Governor Gordon welcomes U.S. Supreme Court order in coal port case
The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order related to the Wyoming coal port original action case filed in January. The Court invited the acting Solicitor General…
Firefighters make progress on Mullen Fire
LARAMIE (WNE) — Red lines on a fire perimeter map turning into black lines Saturday symbolized progress was made in containing the Mullen Fire burning about 40 miles west of Laramie. The immense blaze in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest…
Public comments sought on proposed state park fee increase
◆ Comments deadline is November 14. Provided by Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources The Wyoming Division of State Parks is accepting public comment through November 14, on proposed fee increases expected to go into effect January 1, 2021. The…
St. John’s and Star Valley Health address increase in COVID-19 cases
This is a press release from Star Valley Health It has come to our attention that Teton County has seen a tremendous jump in COVID-19 patients and that their hospital, St. John’s Health, is treating six people for the coronavirus….