Wyoming Supreme Court receives questions to be answered in abortion case
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The certification order in the statewide legal challenge to Wyoming’s abortion ban was received by the Wyoming Supreme Court on Friday. The case has been docketed, meaning it…
Judge blocks abortion ban
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens decided Wednesday that Wyoming’s abortion ban potentially “transgresses” the state Constitution, meriting a halt on its enforcement until a lawsuit challenging the…
Turbine turbulence: Residents continue legal battle against Rail Tie Wind Project
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – In another step in a years-long battle over the proposed Rail Tie Wind Project, some area residents are making their case to the Wyoming Supreme Court. The Albany…
Supreme Court says teacher who had nude photos on his iPad shouldn’t have been fired
By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily Editors Note: This story has been amended to show that it was the DFS that informed LCSD2 of the images on the tablet. An Afton teacher whose pictures from his personal cell phone…
Governor Appoints Judge John Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John G. Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Fenn’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of Justice Michael Davis. Fenn has served as District Court Judge in the Fourth…
New sentence handed down for woman in 2018 death
SUNDANCE (WNE) — Marty Smith has been sentenced for a second time on charges that she was criminally involved in the death of local man Doug Haar in 2018. The remainder of her sentence will be suspended pending successful completion…
Supreme Court rules Evanston gun rule invalid
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Uinta County School District No. 1’s Rule CKA, which allows for approved staff to carry concealed firearms on district property, has again been ruled invalid, this time by…
Court rules UW can prohibit firearms on campus
————————— By Ethan Sterenfeld Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming has the power to regulate and prohibit firearms on its campus, and its gun policy does not violate the Second Amendment, Tori Kricken, the…
Former judge, attorney facing 50-plus years for sex crimes
By Tom Milstead Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON — Greg Knudsen, disgraced and disbarred attorney and former Torrington municipal judge, could spend the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted of a slew of felony…
Wyoming State Supreme Court Upholds District Court Opinion on Revenue Bonds
Jackson, Wyoming – The Wyoming Supreme Court issued a ruling today that affirmed the District Court of Teton County, and held that the Jackson Hole Airport Board may use revenue bonds to purchase the assets of Jackson Hole Aviation, the Airport’s…