Wyoming sheriff seeking Jackson man on sexual abuse charges
The following is a news release from the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office. It was originally posted on East Idaho News.com TETON COUNTY, Wyoming — The Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a man wanted for…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 26, 2018
Cheney asks that salary be suspended during shutdown WORLAND (WNE) — Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) requested on Saturday that her congressional pay be suspended as long as the current government shutdown is in effect. Although Cheney voted for border wall…
Wyoming Snowmobiler Death Report
An avalanche has claimed the life of Wyoming snowmobiler. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year-old Dustin LaPant of Rock Springs died after being buried in an avalanche in the Horse Creek area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on December…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Age Change for Ordination
In a press release form the Church Dear Brothers and Sisters: We desire to strengthen our beloved children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its…
Dominican Republic MTC to Close in January 2019
The following is a press release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Dominican Republic Missionary Training Center is closing next month, joining two other of the Church’s MTCs previously announced as closing effective January 2019. “This…
WYDOT to receive $20 million federal grant for I-80 winter safety improvements
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will construct passing lanes, add truck parking and make other improvements on Interstate 80 in southeast and south-central Wyoming to make winter travel safer. WYDOT will receive a $20 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage…
Forgotten Pencil Stops School Shooting
By Kathy Brown Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Fate turned on something as thin as a pencil. It was one of those yellow No. 2 pencils we’re all familiar with from the days when ours would…
Wyoming Declares 2019 the “Year of Wyoming Women”
Ahead of the new year, the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) today announced 2019 as the “Year of Wyoming Women,” as the state prepares to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. On December 10, 1869, Wyoming territory passed the…
Women’s Council Honors Winner of Inaugural Entrepreneur Award
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Business Council. The Wyoming Council for Women is pleased to announce that Kylah Bowers, who owns Altitude Drug in Pinedale, is the winner of the inaugural Woman Entrepreneur Award. The…
No Foul Play Suspected in Infant Death in Sublette County
Sublette County Emergency Responders were unable to revive an unresponsive infant over the weekend, despite their fast response. Sergeant Travis Bingham, Public Information Officer with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office, stated in a release that in the early hours of…