Man accused in 2001 Evanston murder moved to Wyoming
————————- By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Mark D. Burns, the Utah man charged with the 2001 murder of Evanston resident Sue Ellen Higgins, has been extradited to Uinta County. Burns made his initial…
Green River woman found guilty of abusing father
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Thera Leanne Siler, 41, of Green River has been convicted of a felony charge of abuse of a vulnerable adult for an incident involving her father. A jury returned with a guilty verdict during a trial…
Arrow shoved down throat of Lyman puppy
LYMAN (WNE) — On Thursday evening, Aug. 6, the Giles family dog, Milly, got loose. When Aaron Giles realized she was missing, he searched for Milly and found her about 20-30 minutes later behind the house and a group of…
Road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction closed
————— Road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction in Yellowstone National Park closes temporarily due to a major water main break The road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction is temporarily CLOSED due to a major water main break in Mammoth Hot…
Stage-1 fire restrictions now in place on Bridger-Teton lands
The Bridger-Teton National Forest will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday, August 13. Visitors and local residents are reminded to be fire wise while recreating on federal lands. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on all National Forest System lands…
Best Things to Do Before a Workout
What you do before your workout can be just as important as what you do during it. Get your body ready to sweat and avoid injury by being smart. Here are some of the best things to do before a…
Evanston man sent to prison for child porn
——————– EVANSTON (WNE) — A 51-year-old Evanston man has been sentenced to five to eight years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor. Jesse E. Bott was sentenced in Third District Court on Friday, Aug. 7, following a plea…
Motorcyclist leads officials on a high-speed chase
——————— At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 10th, 2020, a Deputy with the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a motorcycle on I-80 eastbound near Travel Centers of America, which resulted in a pursuit. The motorcycle maintained speeds…
Wyoming Highway Patrol helps a nine-year-old find his family.
On August 8, 2020, around 3:44 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers were notified of a young child walking along the side of Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County alone. While troopers were responding, information was obtained that a passing motorist…
Pursuit Ends East Of Cheyenne
On August 7, 2020, a Cheyenne, Wyoming resident led Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers on a pursuit near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The pursuit began after troopers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Cruze for a traffic violation. The driver of the…