Representative Scott Heiner breaks down his committee work leading into legislative session
Representative Scott Heiner says there is a lot of work being done in the committees in preparation for the upcoming legislative session in 2023. He is part of the House Minerals, Business and Economic Development committee. One big focus of…
A Journey Through Bethlehem opens this weekend
◆ Guests can expect an interactive experience with actors, live animals, and a live Nativity. Families seeking increased connection to Jesus Christ this Christmas season may find what they seek through an interactive, open house style experience, presented December 10-13…
Alpine man arrested following shots fired in Etna
An Alpine man has been arrested following a verbal altercation that resulted in shots being fired at the Wolf Den in Etna. Andrew Iverson, 48, was arrested and taken into custody on Sunday, December 4 and charged with three counts…
Marler waives right to Circuit Court hearing. Trial moves to District Court.
A Kemmerer resident charged with First Degree Murder and Child Abuse has waived her right to a preliminary hearing in Circuit Court, moving the trial process directly to District Court. Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred said Cheri Marler, 51, will…
Drug court graduate finds new path as EMT
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — For Katie Baker, Thursday, Nov. 10, marked a milestone: she graduated from Albany County Drug Court with friends, family and program professionals rallying around her. Albany County’s drug…
Romanian man arrested for shoplifting four-figure Scotch
JACKSON (WNE) — Nearly three weeks after a high-dollar shoplifting occurred at a local liquor store, police arrested a 50-year-old Romanian man for felony theft. Police say Marian Firu shoplifted a $7,449 bottle of Scotch from The Liquor Store on…
Gillette man charged with first-degree arson
GILLETTE (WNE) — A man accused of setting his trailer on fire and covering himself in bleach has been charged in circuit court with first-degree arson. Andrew L. Boyer, 34, was charged Sept. 8 and his preliminary hearing in circuit…
Food Bank of Wyoming Receives Matching Gift from John P. Ellbogen Foundation
As part of their 2022 Holiday Fundraising Drive, Food Bank of Wyoming is excited to announce they received a $100,000 matching gift opportunity thanks to the John P. Ellbogen Foundation. All funds raised through the month of December will be…
Cheyenne Resident Wins $313,840 Jackpot at Cheyenne Horse Palace
CHEYENNE – A Cheyenne resident hit a $313,840 jackpot Dec. 1, at the Cheyenne Horse Palace. The Cheyenne Horse Palace player, who does not wish to be identified, won the jackpot Thursday evening while playing a Historical Horse Racing (HHR)…
Multiple crashes occur during Thursday night snowstorm
A few different vehicle accidents occurred in Star Valley Thursday evening as wind and snow impacted the valley, with the biggest travel impacts occurring the lower valley. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that one of the accidents occurred just…