Concerns over COVID-19 closing local businesses
The following is a news release from the Department of Homeland Security AFTON, WY – A steady rise in confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County has led to impacts at a handful of businesses in Star Valley. Most…
45 new coronavirus cases push active number up again
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 13 on Monday to total 582 as the state Department of Health reported 45 new laboratory-confirmed and probable cases. The Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 13…
Services for Thelma Crook
Graveside services for Thelma F. Crook will take place Saturday August 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Etna Cemetery. Those planning to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs to the service.
Barrasso bill eyes new BLM wilderness areas, motor park
By Angus M. Thuermer, WyoFile.com U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is circulating a draft bill that’s drawing opposing reactions over its provisions to create five new Bureau of Land Management non-motorized wilderness areas in Wyoming. The draft Wyoming Public Land Initiative Act…
Feds: Laramie research nonprofit lied to get $500k in grants
By Ethan Sterenfeld Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The federal government is investigating the Western Research Institute, a Laramie-based nonprofit, for making false claims to win more than $500,000 in research funding between 2015 and 2018, according…
Federal agreement to boost Wyoming’s uranium industry
————————— By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In a move cheered by Wyoming’s uranium industry, Gov. Mark Gordon endorsed an agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday to clarify…
Pinedale man’s ‘habitual offender’ status removed
PINEDALE (WNE) — A former Pinedale man charged with a June 2018 aggravated assault and battery reached a plea agreement this month to avoid a possible life sentence as a habitual offender with three past felony convictions. Stephen L. Ralston…
Three-car crash on Highway 390 sends four to hospital
JACKSON (WNE) — Three cars piled up on Highway 390 on Thursday in an accident that involved 15 people, disabled three cars and sent four people to the hospital, where they were treated and released. Adam Johnson, the investigating Wyoming…
Man pleads not guilty of murder by reason of mental illness
CHEYENNE (WNE) – A man accused of murdering his 80-year-old mother pleaded not guilty Thursday morning in Laramie County District Court. James Brian Wallace pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness to first-degree murder after he was found to…
Multiple fires start in southeast Idaho
Twitter: @BLMIdahoFire Facebook: Idaho Fire Info Lightning tracked over southeast Idaho Saturday afternoon and evening, igniting multiple wildfires. Fire crews responded quickly to the new starts. Please take precautions while enjoying your public lands. Remember possessing or discharging fireworks, incendiary…