Groups sue feds for inaction on wolf protection
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Saying that the federal government missed a mandatory deadline, a consortium of conservation groups filed suit Tuesday to force a decision on whether wolves should regain Endangered Species Act protections in Wyoming. Four groups…
Secretary of State hopefuls vary on compliance with desired office
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com A WyoFile investigation of the three candidates vying to be Wyoming’s next secretary of state reveals marked differences in professional experience, political backing and even history of compliance with the very laws and regulations enforced by…
Two pedestrians killed while crossing Highway 89 in Thayne
Two pedestrians were struck and killed while crossing Highway 89 in Thayne Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. on August 12. The responding officer with the Wyoming Highway Patrol told SVI News that the two men left…
Man pleads guilty to battery resulting in injury to a minor
PINEDALE (WNE) – Certified physician assistant (PA-C) Jason Lee Ray changed his plea in Sublette County Circuit Court Monday from “not guilty” to “guilty” of battery resulting in bodily injury to a minor. Ninth Judicial District Court Judge Curt Haws…
Campaign finance numbers released
By Victoria Eavis and Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — With less than a week before primary day in Wyoming, state candidates’ fundraising numbers were released, giving a look at how much money they’ve been…
Cheney vs. Hageman: Primary election choice for U.S. House seat will have national ramifications
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — It appears the Republican primary election contest for Wyoming’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is a two-candidate race between incumbent Liz Cheney and top challenger Harriet…
Judge blocks abortion ban
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens decided Wednesday that Wyoming’s abortion ban potentially “transgresses” the state Constitution, meriting a halt on its enforcement until a lawsuit challenging the…
Peace Officer Foundation providing equipment for first-responders
◆ Look for the LC Sheriff’s booth at the Fair. With all the many foods and wares found at the Fair it might not sound all that interesting to stop by the booth staffed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office….
Fire south of Sundance grows to 6,500 acres
By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE — A fire burning in steep, rugged terrain on Iron Mountain — seven miles south of Sundance — had grown to 6500 acres by Tuesday afternoon after expanding overnight as…