Protesters plan week of marches in Laramie
Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs see protests over Floyd death Protesters across Wyoming continued to express their dismay this week over the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of police. Demonstrators took to the streets in Laramie, Gillette…
Deseret Industries to reopen thrift stores with new guidelines
The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced some of its Deseret Industries thrift stores will open this week, with changes in how donations will…
Lawsuit against Albany Sheriff’s Office allowed to proceed
By Ellen Fike Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A federal judge approved a civil rights lawsuit to move forward this month against the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. In the lawsuit, a former University of Wyoming student alleged…
Man faces 240 years for child porn
GREEN RIVER (WNE) — A Rock Springs man is facing a potential 240-year prison sentence if found guilty of possessing child pornography. James Adam Gehring, 34, of Rock Springs, is charged with 24 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children….
Jackson community COVID-19 test day nets 1,000-plus swabs
JACKSON (WNE) —About 1,000 tests for COVID-19 were administered in the first eight and a half hours of a community testing event Thursday at Teton County Fairgrounds. Turnout for the event was much higher than anticipated. Teton County Health Department…
Extension entomologist suggests 2020 could have high grasshopper numbers
Provided by the UW Cooperative Extension Landowners should be on the lookout for a high grasshopper year, said University of Wyoming Extension entomologist Scott Schell. He said mid-May through June is the best time to check for grasshoppers hatching in…
Yellowstone to open Montana entrances June 1
Yellowstone National Park will open its Montana entrances on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Montana entrances include West Entrance (near West Yellowstone), North Entrance (near Gardiner), and Northeast Entrance (near Cooke City). The opening of Montana’s entrances coincides…
National Park Service seeks additional comments on proposal to provide WiFi for park visitors, employees
Mammoth Hot Springs – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks additional comments from the public about the impacts a Wi-Fi proposal may have on Yellowstone National Park’s historic properties or other cultural resources. The proposal from AccessParks includes the installation of…