Double homicide occurs in Green River, police working to contain suspect
The following is a press release from the Green River Police Department Law Enforcement Agencies in Sweetwater County Wyoming are currently investigating a double homicide that occurred in Green River late last night. Witnesses have identified the suspect as Douglas…
WyoLotto looking for million dollar winner
WyoLotto officials are on the lookout for the most recent millionaire after the Powerball drawing on June 22. A lucky winner purchased their Powerball ticket in Evanston at the Maverik located at 350 Front St., and will take home a whopping $1 million….
Wildlife task force takes shaky aim at hunting license abuses
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Elk hunt area 124 south of Interstate 80 in the Red Desert, has been held up as a poster child for what’s wrong with the way Wyoming distributes special hunting licenses to landowners. The hunting zone…
FROM WYOFILE: Pay to pedal? State to explore mountain bike user fees
By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Wyoming officials are considering implementing user fees on mountain bikers to raise funds for trail building and maintenance as the activity surges in popularity. The idea is still in its nascency, with no details on what…
Two arrested for attempting to elude WHP, CCSO
RAWLINS (WNE) — A pair of New Mexico residents were arrested on a host of charges last week after leading law enforcement on a chase through Carbon County. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the pursuit began a little after…
Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.2 percent in May of 2022
◆ Teton numbers down, 4.3 to 3.3 % The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly from 3.3% in April to 3.2% in May. Wyoming’s…
State lawmakers lobby against new firearm restrictions
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A bloc of conservative state lawmakers are urging Wyoming’s U.S. senators to vote against an impending gun control bill that would include funding for red flag laws. Twenty members…
Gillette Community College District trustees approve first budget of $16 million
GILLETTE (WNE) — The Gillette Community College District passed a major milestone and obstacle this week when it approved its first-ever budget and settled on taxing 2.5 mills. The $16.2 million budget covers the costs of administration, facilities, establishing information…
Community remembers Matthew Shepard, others with vigil
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A few dozen LGBTQ community members and supporters gathered outside the University of Wyoming Student Union on Friday evening to reflect on a local legacy of violence and…
$50 million for recovery efforts in Yellowstone announced
During a visit to Yellowstone National Park and Gardiner, Montana, on Sunday, June 19, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams with Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly announced $50 million to kick-start recovery efforts from record breaking floods. They also…