Man arrested in Evanston after high-speed pursuit on I-80
Story courtesy of Jacob Kopfenstein, KSL.com. EVANSTON, Wyoming — A man was arrested near the Utah-Wyoming border Friday after police say he led them on a chase that reached triple-digit speeds. Lucas M. Odle, 25, was arrested on suspicion of…
Student arrested after threats and gun theft that led to lockout at Natrona County schools
By Seth Klamann Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Police arrested a Natrona County student after a stolen handgun and threats touched off lockouts at schools throughout the Casper area on Wednesday morning. Three students were taken into custody and…
Jackson Hole Middle School delayed after bomb threat
Classes were postponed at Jackson Hole Middle School Wednesday morning as law enforcement investigated a bomb threat. Teton County School District reported that staff received a bomb threat to Jackson Hole Middle School late Tuesday evening. In the early morning hours…
Science teacher feeds puppy to turtle after school in front of students; investigation underway
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. Please visit their website for updates on this incident. PRESTON — A junior high school teacher is under investigation after he fed a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students, according to a…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Closes Greys River Corridor for Public Safety
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Alpine, Wyo., March 12, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has closed the Greys River Road (FS Road 10138) to all activity until further notice, from the parking lot…
Wyoming Legislature forced to extend session after late-night compromise reached too close to midnight
By Arno Rosenfeld Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange (Sen. Dan Dockstader spoke with Duke Dance during the Weekday Wake-up morning show on SVI Radio Monday about the budget and the extended session of the legislature.) CHEYENNE — The…
Rocky Mountain funding 15 renewable energy projects in Utah, Wyoming
SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power has awarded Blue Sky funding for 15 renewable energy projects for community-serving organizations. According to the company, the $1.8 million in grants will help build solar arrays that offset energy costs, allowing the…
Annual census shows managers wolf numbers, locations
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News & Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ken Mills didn’t seem fazed to have a deep-sleeping wolf riding shotgun. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department biologist was on his 29th phone call since…
Evanston woman tells of surviving gun accident
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — It sounds like something from a movie. A freak accident in the midst of a snowstorm. Emergency personnel involved in their own accident while responding. A father fighting for his…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 7, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE. Man sentenced to 40 years in Glenrock crime spree DOUGLAS (WNE) — The man who initially pleaded not guilty to nine felonies related…