Mullen Fire mostly contained; mop-up continues
RAWLINS (WNE) – The Mullen Fire, which has been burning for five weeks and has reached 176,878 acres, was 81% contained as of Friday. Smoke from burning stumps and other heavy fuels was still visible Thursday, and residents who have…
Deaths of nine Wyoming residents tied to COVID, active cases up by 277
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of nine more Wyoming residents, including five residents of a Big Horn County long-term care facility, have been attributed to the coronavirus, the Department of Health announced Monday. The department said the deaths…
Legislators begin preparations for 2021 general session
◆ Initial discussions begin. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With Wyoming approaching one of the most crucial legislative sessions in its history, state lawmakers held initial discussions Wednesday afternoon on what COVID-19 precautions…
Game and Fish conducts Grizzly Bear collaring effort near Moran
◆ Information from collared grizzly bears provides increased understanding. By Mark Gocke, G&F Public Information Specialist As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Large Carnivore Biologists with the Wyoming Game…
Driverless shuttles to be tested in Yellowstone in May
JACKSON (WNE) — Driverless, electric, low-speed shuttle vehicles are coming to Yellowstone National Park — and soon. A contractor will start running the automated vehicles in late May in the Canyon Village area, shuttling visitors to yet-to-be-determined stops near the…
Treasure hunter faces charges after digging in Yellowstone
CASPER (WNE) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man who claimed to have been seeking the Forrest Fenn treasure after he was found digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery, the U.S. Attorney for Wyoming announced Thursday. Rodrick…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming to offer premium relief to members
◆ Company says it is recognizing the economic pressures that its members are facing during the pandemic. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming announced Thursday that it will…
Arrest near Muddy Gap nabs drug-laden automobile headed for Fremont County
RIVERTON (WNE) – A man who confessed he was headed to Lander with a backpack full of drugs could face up to 41 years in prison and $51,000 in fines if convicted. Kenneth Anthony Prien, 38, was the passenger in…
Business relief program funding for agriculture coming in November
◆ Business Council is in the process of finalizing the new Agriculture Fund. Provided by the Wyoming Business Council Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $90 million in federal CARES Act funding to help the state’s agriculture industry recover from the…
Alpine/Thayne respond to Sunday morning house fire
◆ Fire destroys home, burns nearby forest. Alpine Fire Chief Michael Vogt concluded his follow-up operations at a house fire on Upper Stewart Creek Drive Monday night at 5:30. Fire destroyed the home Sunday, morning Oct. 18. “Personnel have to…