Jackson police check buses for mask use
JACKSON (WNE) — START is working with law enforcement to do random checks on buses to make sure passengers are wearing masks. Cops will give verbal warnings and assist bus drivers in removing riders who do not comply with what…
Group of legislators, leaders, and citizens form new Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce
A group of legislators, government leaders, and other citizens have created a new Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce to help investigate top wildlife issues in the state. Wyoming Game and Fish Director, Brian Nesvick, says there have been lots of citizen interest…
Governor Gordon Unveils His Initiative to Strengthen and Expand Wyoming’s Economic Pillars
The following information was released Feb 4 by Governor Mark Gordon’s press office. Multi-pronged Effort Will Boost Wyoming’s Energy, Tourism and Agriculture Sectors CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon is taking steps to expand Wyoming’s economic recovery, with a series of…
Roberts to fill vacancy on Game & Fish Commission
◆ Gordon appoints Lincoln County Court Clerk, Kenneth D. Roberts. Kenneth D. Roberts, Clerk of the Third Judicial Court in Lincoln County, has been appointed by Gov. Mark Gordon to fill a vacancy on the Wyoming Game & Fish Commission….
Man pleads not guilty in Jackson stabbing case
JACKSON (WNE) — A not guilty plea was entered for Riley Sills on Wednesday morning in Teton County District Court. Sills is in Teton County Jail charged with attempted murder in the second degree after police said he stabbed a…
2021 season is the last for the Bar J Chuckwagon
The Bar J Wranglers plan to hang their hats following the upcoming 2021 season, which will be their last year of performing western music and serving meals at the Bar J Chuckwagon in Wilson, Wyoming. The announcement was made on…
J.C. Penney Statue arrives in Kemmerer
◆ Kemmerer is the new home of the J.C. Penney Statue. A nine-foot bronze statue of J.C. Penney has arrived in Kemmerer. The statue has stood in the lobby of the J.C. Penney headquarters in Plano, Texas for the past…
Jackson police say tickets coming for mask violations
JACKSON (WNE) — Public health and law enforcement officials are fed up with some people and businesses that have been disregarding mask orders, and they say they’re ready to start ticketing those who can’t follow the rules. “Up to this…
Granger mayor pleads not guilty to theft charge
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Granger Mayor Bradley McCollum pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon in District Court to using the town’s bank cards for personal purchases. McCollum, 56, who was elected mayor in 2018, is alleged to have used one of…
Four skiers rescued after avalanche in GTNP
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received an emergency call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday about several skiers involved in an avalanche in the Olive Oil area located…