Man in fatal accident on meth, report says
RIVERTON (WNE) — The Jackson man who died last month in a two-vehicle crash involving a Lander family near Dubois was high on meth, according to toxicology testing. Scott E. Wright, 57, died of a cervical fracture due to blunt…
Yellowstone officials say park is pretty quiet
JACKSON (WNE) — Famous grizzly bears and geysers are certainly concentrating crowds, but entrance gate data indicates relatively open roads and a dearth of people in the first few opening days for northwest Wyoming’s national parks. In Yellowstone National Park,…
U.S. Attorney asked to watch out for government overreach
By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — The United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming has been asked by United States Attorney General William Barr to be vigilant against state or county public health orders…
Tax relief for drillers prompts debate
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming produces more minerals from public land than almost any other state in the country. That makes a new federal guideline especially potent for the leading energy producer. In…
BYU-Idaho sees growth in Spring enrollment
The following is a news release from Brigham Young University-Idaho. REXBURG — Official spring semester enrollment totals at Brigham Young University-Idaho show growth among our total population of students who are continuing to pursue their academic goals amid a world-wide…
Coronavirus cases up by 30 over weekend
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of confirmed coronaviruses diagnosed in Wyoming since the illness reached the state in mid-March grew by 30 over the weekend to total 638 on Sunday. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its regular…
JJ Vallow turns 8 Monday. A vigil is planned and police are asking for help in finding him and his sister.
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. REXBURG — A candlelight vigil is being held for Joshua “JJ” Vallow on Monday to commemorate his 8th birthday and raise awareness that the boy and sister, Tylee Ryan,…
Paper, new or DIY: Bagging groceries in the COVID era
By Rebecca Huntington Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Grocery shoppers in Jackson can still use their own bags. They just have to bag their own groceries if they do. Otherwise, shoppers can choose paper bags, for…