Jackson man charged with theft released due to pandemic trial delay
JACKSON (WNE) — Michael Lynch had been scheduled to go on trial June 1 in Teton County for burglary, theft, forgery and domestic battery. But jury trials are on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s not Mr. Lynch’s fault…
Lake trout numbers decline in Yellowstone
——————– CODY (WNE) – Victory on Yellowstone Lake is within grasp. Recent numbers show the battle is being won when it comes to Yellowstone cutthroat trout recovery in Yellowstone Lake, due to the decline of the invasive lake trout species….
Fremont County coronavirus numbers high due to testing, official says
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The high number of coronavirus cases on Fremont County reflects the amount of testing done in the county, according to a health official. Dr. Paul Ebbert, chief medical officer for Wind River Family and…
Jackson hospital hits zero in COVID-19 patients
JACKSON (WNE) — St. John’s Health had zero patients being treated for COVID-19 in the hospital Friday. That shows the community’s successful response to the pandemic, hospital CEO Paul Beaupre said during Friday’s weekly community update, which was livestreamed from…
Severe Weather Awareness Week is May 11-15
Central and western Wyoming’s 2020 Severe Weather Awareness Week will occur from Monday, May 11 until Friday, May 15. “It is the National Weather Service’s mission to protect life and property and during this week NWS Riverton will be stressing…
Wrong-way collision claims a life in Parley’s Canyon
The following is a news release from Utah Highway Patrol On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at approximately 11:41 pm, there were multiple reports of a silver passenger car driving westbound in eastbound lanes near milepost 141 on I-80 in Parley’s…
Wyoming tops 500 COVID-19 cases; Fremont County adds eight more
The Wyoming Department of Health updated the total of of COVID-19 cases in Wyoming as of 3 p.m. on Sunday May 10. The state saw an increase of eight cases since Saturday May 9, all of which occurred in Fremont…
Man placed on probation for threatening to stab 10-year-old girl
The following story comes courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man who tried stabbing a 10-year-old girl standing in her yard was placed on probation Friday following a plea agreement. Johnny…
Amber Alert for missing 3-year-old in Colorado
UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Savannah Camele issued on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has been cancelled. Both the child and suspect have been located. ORIGINAL: Most residents in Star Valley and throughout Wyoming received an Amber Alert…
Wilson bridge inspection may cause delays
Jackson, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be doing a bridge inspection on the Wilson Bridge on WYO 22 on May 12-13. Work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. To perform the work, crews…