Man convicted of toddler’s death files appeal
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — The Bridger Valley man convicted last spring of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Brandon Green has filed an appeal with the Wyoming Supreme Court. Jesse…
County attorney to move forward with UW gun case
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Albany County Attorney Peggy Trent told the Laramie Boomerang on Friday that she’ll move forward with the prosecution of a Uinta County man who open-carried a gun on the…
Airport business dispute returns to Supreme Court
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A legal dispute that has held up the largest business deal in the history of the Jackson Hole Airport reached the Wyoming Supreme Court for oral arguments last…
Wyoming Supreme Court affirms district court restitution ruling
By Isabella Alves, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Supreme Court last week affirmed a decision out of Laramie County District Court that requires a local woman to pay restitution following her “no contest” plea…
Corpening is new Circuit Court Judge
Gregory S. Corpening was sworn in at the new Circuit Court Judge in ceremonies conducted by the Wyoming Supreme Court last week in Kemmerer. Chief Justice Michael K. Davis. Administered the oath of office to Corpening on Aug. 9, 2019….
Gray appointed to the Supreme Court
Governor Matt Mead has appointed Kari Jo Gray to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Gray replaces Justice E. James Burke who has served on the Court since 2005 and retires effective October 8, 2018. A native of Lusk and long-time Douglas resident,…
Wyoming News Briefs: Monday August 13, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE Yellowstone fire risk set at ‘very high’ JACKSON (WNE) — The risk of wildfire in Yellowstone National Park has been boosted…