Prison recommended for man in brass knuckle assault
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man accused of punching another man with brass knuckles and later attacking two police officers may see up to 12 years in prison. Jason David Sieler, 47, pleaded guilty Sept. 2 to aggravated assault and…
WYDOT reminds motorists to sign up for winter travel authorization program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2022-2023 winter season. Through W-TAP, drivers can apply to receive authorization to travel…
Prescribed Fire in the Upper Gros Ventre Drainage
The Jackson Range District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be conducting a prescribed fire in the Upper Gros Ventre River Drainage. Up to 557-acres will be targeted for aspen regeneration, benefitting a variety of wildlife. Ignitions and mop-up operations…
Country Music legend Tracy Byrd coming to Afton in concert Friday night
◆ Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music beginning at 7:30. Country music legend, Tracy Byrd, is coming to Afton in concert at the Star Valley High School auditorium on Friday, September 16. Doors open at 6:30 and the music…
Ford Theatre receives new, state-of- the-art sound and lighting systems
◆ SRAS plans to unveil the new systems at the Wayne Worthen concert on September 17, and the opera, “Tosca” on September 24. Salt River Arts Society (SRAS) and Star Valley Arts Council have collaborated to generate funding and labor…
United Way of Southwest Wyoming seeks grant applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
◆ Public or private voluntary agencies are urgently encouraged to apply. Deadline is September 21. Provided By United Way of Southwest Wyoming Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in Lincoln County are urged to apply…
Hageman declines to debate GreyBull
CHEYENNE (WNE) —Republican U.S. House of Representatives primary winner Harriet Hageman has declined an invitation to debate Democratic contender Lynnette GreyBull next month. WyomingPBS confirmed Monday that officials had provided two dates in October for Hageman to participate in the…
Effort to strip power from secretary of state similar to school superintendent battle
By Victoria Eavis and Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In January 2013, then-Gov. Matt Mead signed into law sweeping changes that effectively made Wyoming’s schools superintendent a ceremonial position. It had taken lawmakers only 12…
Details released, charges filed against Jordan Hale
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office have filed official charges against the missing suspect who turned himself into police Monday, following a weekend long search in the Star Valley Ranch area. Sheriff Shane Johnson said the case began on Saturday, September…
Man sentenced for sexually abusing minors at local day care
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Darci Phillips deviated from a plea agreement reached in the case of 26-year-old Caleb Morel, who faced charges for sexually assaulting three minors younger than 6 years old while working at a…