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Former jail officer accused of having sex with inmate pleads no contest

GILLETTE (WNE) — The former Campbell County jail officer accused of having sex with an inmate in May 2021 while she was in jail pleaded no contest to one count of second-degree sexual assault. Sean Isaac Allen, 31, was found guilty…

Park lifts indoor masking as Teton County COVID risk declines

JACKSON (WNE) — Grand Teton National Park has lifted its requirement for wearing masks inside park buildings as Teton County’s risk for COVID-19 has declined. After just one week at high risk for COVID, the county is back down to…

Community remembers Matthew Shepard, others with vigil

By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A few dozen LGBTQ community members and supporters gathered outside the University of Wyoming Student Union on Friday evening to reflect on a local legacy of violence and…

Airport runway reconstruction completed ahead of schedule

JACKSON (WNE) — Construction projects at the Jackson Hole Airport are moving forward quickly, with the biggest item — a complete runway reconstruction — already completed ahead of schedule. According to a Wednesday update from the airport, the runway paving…

$50 million for recovery efforts in Yellowstone announced

During a visit to Yellowstone National Park and Gardiner, Montana, on Sunday, June 19, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams with Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly announced $50 million to kick-start recovery efforts from record breaking floods. They also…

21-year old man found after week-long search of Payette River

After a week of searching, the Gem County Sheriff’s office reported that the body of Everette Jackson had been found on Sunday afternoon. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time,” Gem County Sheriff Donnie…

Yellowstone National Park’s south loop will reopen to the public on June 22

Visitors traveling to park in coming weeks must stay informed about the new interim visitor entry system Map of Yellowstone National Park roads and flood impact areas At 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, Yellowstone National Park will begin allowing visitors…

WY Delegation Works to Secure Emergency Federal Assistance for Yellowstone National Park & Wyoming

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Liz Cheney, all R-Wyo., sent a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting timely assistance to help Yellowstone National Park and its gateway communities repair the damage caused…

After flooding, possible reservation system in Yellowstone gains support

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Walking around downtown Jackson on Thursday, Kyle Henry, 34, said he understood why Yellowstone officials were considering a reservation system for accessing the southern part of the park…

Fossilfest is Friday and Saturday in Kemmerer

It’s a party in Kemmerer this weekend as residents celebrate Fossilfest. CLICK HERE TO VISIT FOSSILFEST.ORG – CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FOSSILFEST FACEBOOK PAGE –   Schedule of Events Friday, June 17th 2022 DISCOUNTED FOSSIL DIGS DURING FOSSILFEST *American…