The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office and Tip Top Search and rescue responds to a vehicle in icy water.
On Dec 27, at approximately 10 p.m., a call came into Sublette County Dispatch of a truck in the Green River near Reardon Draw which is just South of Big Piney. Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputies, EMS, and Sublette…
Rawlins doctor sentenced for unlawful distribution of prescription pain pills
RAWLINS (WNE) — Dr. David Ray Cesko, 66, of Rawlins, was sentenced Dec. 21 in U.S. District Court by Chief Federal District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl following a guilty plea to multiple charges that as a physician, Cesko unlawfully…
Sweetwater County approves plan for additional horse racing terminals
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Sweetwater County commissioners approved a plan by Wyoming Downs LLC to add more historic horse racing terminals in Sweetwater County. Wyoming Downs operates pari-mutuel simulcast wagering in the county and is seeking approval from the county…
Supreme Court rules Evanston gun rule invalid
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Uinta County School District No. 1’s Rule CKA, which allows for approved staff to carry concealed firearms on district property, has again been ruled invalid, this time by…
Elk Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Park
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory confirmed on December 16 that an elk in Grand Teton National Park tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The cow elk was harvested by a participant in the park’s elk…
Forest Service asks recreationalists to be winter aware and enjoy the season
◆ Avalanche danger listed as low in the Bridger-Teton. The Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the Forest Service officially welcomed winter this week and asked outdoor enthusiasts to use common sense as they recreate. “Now is a great time to…
What You Should Know About Water Pollution
Water pollution is a serious issue the world is combating today. The scariest part about this statement is that so many individuals aren’t educated on water pollution and everything it entails. Here’s what you should know about water pollution—start educating…
Fort Yellowstone to be rehabilitated
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park will rehabilitate historic buildings in its Fort Yellowstone area in 2021, with from the Great American Outdoors Act. Fort Yellowstone was built between the 1880s and early 1900s by the U.S. Cavalry. It was…
Eleven deer harvested in Riverton
RIVERTON (WNE) — Eleven deer were harvested in Riverton this year as part of a new effort to limit the number of animals causing problems in the city. Urban deer have become a nuisance in town, causing car accidents and…
Spring trial date eyed in child’s death
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The first-degree murder trial for Christopher James Nielsen will likely take place in the spring of 2021. A status hearing on the case was conducted via video in Sweetwater County District Court on Friday afternoon before…