Woman swims to safety after crashing into icy river
* This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SWAN VALLEY — A woman is recovering after driving into a frigid river Tuesday morning near Swan Valley. The driver was in the eastbound lanes of US Highway…
Two men charged in fight at Jackson Hole Airport
JACKSON (WNE) — Two Connecticut men waiting for a delayed flight at Jackson Hole Airport were hauled off in handcuffs Saturday afternoon after an incident that one of them described as a “ridiculous” misunderstanding. The Jackson Police Department responded at…
Medicaid expansion dies again
• Legislators defeat bill before it can be debated in committee By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Hours into the start of the 2020 legislative session, the Wyoming House killed a bill Monday that would’ve…
Bill would take away UW’s gun rules
• Legislation would nullify court case, allow concealed carry at athletic events By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — At least 14 legislators are backing a bill that would prevent the University of Wyoming from regulating…
Visser repeats as Wyoming Gatorade Cross-Country Runner of the Year
Peter Visser has been named the Wyoming Gatorade Cross-Country Runner of the Year. The Star Valley High School junior has now won the award for the second time after dominating the Wyoming 3A state championships and helping propel the Braves…
Renovation Work Underway on St. George Utah Temple
The first phase of the renovation of the historic St. George Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is underway in southern Utah. Twentieth-century additions on the north and west sides of the building have been…
Man, woman arrested after SWAT situation in Idaho Falls
The following is a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department. Photo: Dakoda Harris and Stephanie Harris IDAHO FALLS — On Feb. 8, shortly after 10 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers attempted to stop Dakoda Harris, who had four…
Experts: Legislature will need to spend money to save money
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With the state Legislature’s budget session set to begin this week, lawmakers will likely spend hours debating how to address the state’s projected revenue shortfall. Yet some state…
Wyoming News Briefs: February 10, 2020
School district sued over playground injury CHEYENNE (WNE) — Laramie County School District 1 and playground equipment companies are being sued for negligence that allegedly caused an 11-year-old Cheyenne girl to suffer a fractured spinal vertebrae. Scott Hunter and Heather…
Watch Live: 2020 Wyoming State of the State Address
The 2020 Wyoming Legislative session begins today, Monday, February 10 in Cheyenne. It is a shorter budget session year, with education funding and coal once again expected to be some of the hot topics of conversation. The session will begin…