CWD found in new deer, elk hunt areas
SHERIDAN (WNE) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed two new hunt areas where deer and elk have tested positive for chronic wasting disease in the Sheridan Region. CWD was confirmed in Deer Hunt Area 25 in the…
Explosion, fire at Silver Eagle Refinery injure two
EVANSTON (WNE) — Local emergency crews were kept busy over the weekend after a fire broke out at the Silver Eagle Refinery east of Evanston. According to a press release issued by Uinta County Fire and Ambulance, fire and emergency…
Laramie man charged with exploitation of children
————- RAWLINS (WNE) — A Laramie man was arrested in Rawlins earlier this week on a slew of charges that could mean spending the rest of his life in prison if convicted. Travis Wright, 48, was arrested Wednesday and charged…
Evacuations underway as large fire breaks out near Idaho State University
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. POCATELLO — Firefighters are responding to a raging fire near Idaho State University. The university sent an emergency message to the campus community notifying them of the fire. “There…
University of Utah to halt in-person classes ahead of debate
————- The University of Utah will stop in-person classes for two weeks as the state deals with a coronavirus spike shortly before a planned U.S. vice-presidential debate, officials said Monday. The temporary move to online remote learning comes as Utah during…
Fire in Medicine Bow Reaches almost 14,000 acres
CASPER (WNE) — A fire burning in the Medicine Bow National Forest west of Laramie nearly doubled in size on Sunday to almost 14,000 acres and prompted multiple evacuations. The Rambler, Rob Roy and Keystone areas have all been evacuated…
Officials deny tribal leader’s claims of mistreatment
By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Claims of systemic racism by the leader of the Northern Arapaho Tribe last week have caused push-back by county officials, especially regarding the treatment of COVID-positive transients. Before a…
Man accused of kidnapping wife, leaving her naked at Walmart
By The Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — A Gillette man is accused of kidnapping his wife and leaving her naked at Walmart, allegedly telling her he wanted her to be embarrassed. John Jesse Crump, 37, is…
Obstacles to football season remain
By Davis Potter Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Once the Big Ten changed course and announced earlier this week that it will play a fall football season beginning in late October, players, coaches and fans of Wyoming…
Wyoming Hunger Initiative Partners with Admiral Beverage and Star Valley Meat Block
First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative has partnered with Admiral Beverage in Worland to provide a refrigerated truck for Star Valley Meat Block, a participating processor in the newly launched Food from the Field program. As a part of…