Employee reductions in Kemmerer
Kemmerer Operations, LLC (“KOL”) announced today, Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, a layoff of twenty-eight employees and a shift schedule change at its Kemmerer Coal Mine. The workforce reduction is part of its ongoing efforts to align operations with current coal…
One dead in officer-involved shooting
EVANSTON (WNE) — A man accused of failing to register as a sex offender died after he was shot while local deputies were assisting the U.S. Marshals Service to serve an arrest warrant near Evanston. The incident occurred on…
Governor’s signature makes Wyoming sanctuary city ban effective immediately
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill on Tuesday that bans any Wyoming city, town or county from declaring itself a “sanctuary” from reporting illegal immigration to federal…
Council, residents strongly oppose ICE facility
By Rana Jones Kemmerer Gazette Via- Wyoming News Exchange KEMMERER — Community members packed the latest city council meeting, in which Kemmerer City Councilmember Brantley Popp expressed gratitude for the community’s presence. “It was wonderful to see a packed…
State wants new abortion lawsuit to play out in Casper
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — State attorneys defending two new laws restricting abortion access in Wyoming want the case heard in Natrona County instead of Teton County. A motion for a change…
I-80 traffic back to head-to-head in eastbound tunnel, work begins on cleaning
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation has switched Interstate 80 traffic back to head-to-head in the eastbound tunnel, following the completion of paving operations at the west side crossovers at mile marker 90-91. WYDOT and contract…
Authorities rescue 2 people who fell through the ice at Palisades
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PALISADES – Emergency responders rescued two people who fell through the ice at Palisades Reservoir Saturday. It’s not clear what time it happened, but the Bonneville County Sheriff’s…
Hageman backs bill tossing 3.6 million acre Rock Springs land management plan
By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A bill introduced Monday in Congress and co-sponsored by Harriet Hageman would replace Biden-era land management guidelines for 3.6 million acres of federal land in southwest Wyoming…
Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeking info in area theft
According to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, two male subjects have been involved in a reported theft on Saturday, March 8 at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. In a Facebook post, the TCSO stated that two snowboards were stolen from ski…
Teens charged with Big Piney murder sent to District Court
Two men charged with killing a former Star Valley resident with a bow and arrow will have their case continue to be prosecuted. According to the Cowboy State Daily, Sublette County Attorney Clayton Melinkovich, believes his findings “establish probable cause…