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Utility to host customer meetings amid shock over electricity rate hikes
Hundreds of Rocky Mountain Power customers in the state have taken to social media to vent their frustration and ask why their monthly bills have skyrocketed. Customers will soon have a chance to pose those questions about what’s driving a recent spate of electric rate hikes in Wyoming in person at a series of public meetings hosted by Rocky Mountain Power next week in Laramie, Casper and Rock Springs.
Meet all 47 Hot Air Balloons Headed to Boise Skies This Week [Photos]
If you can believe it--summer doesn't have much time left. If felt like summer showed up a little bit late this year, but made up for the tardiness with plenty of 100 or more degree days and some smokey skies to go along with them. Now, as most of summer is behind us--September is creeping up, which ushers in one of Boise's most magical events: The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic.
THE RECORD EXCHANGE REVIEW: ZACH ON DEATH GRIPS’ ‘NO LOVE DEEP WEB’
The year is 2012. The Mayan calendar was coming to an end, and in high school my friends and I were preparing to say our goodbyes come December at the end of the year. I was happy enough to have The Money Store by Death Grips as a soundtrack for the apocalypse, as it helped me get through the rapture of the previous year 2011 unscathed. I was very excited and following the band closely for info about their new album to be released through Epic, and after listening to The Money Store and Ex Military hundreds of times at that point I was champing at the bit for more. Apparently the band had said that the new album wouldn’t be out for another year, and I knew by then that it wouldn’t matter (Mayan calendar), but they kept hinting to look out in October for something. At the time I remember kind of just assuming it would be a few songs or maybe a single or whatever, which was still exciting. And then it happened. Leaked by the band October 1, No Love Deep Web was released with an album cover that still holds controversy, but has good reason and artistic value.
Man who died in weekend UTV crash remembered as kind and supportive
POCATELLO — Officials have released the name of the man who perished in a UTV wreck over the weekend. Jerame Dean Teel, 48, of Pocatello passed away after an accident on Saturday, according to the Power County Coroner’s Office. The condition of the 51-year-old passenger riding with Teel has not been released.
Idaho Capitol briefly evacuated after bomb threat about presidential election
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A threatening email about the presidential election sparked an alarming message sent by an Idaho Capitol building alert system that told Capitol employees to evacuate immediately. Some Capitol workers received an alert that instructed them to leave the Boise building at 9:05 a.m. Monday, according...
Horizon’s Four Powerful Lessons for Every Idahoan
A lot has been written about the latest Kevin Costner movie, Horizon. The Hollywood actor/director/producer has sunk much of his personal fortune and professional reputation into this film. As many of you know, the box office for the film was very disappointing. For those who prefer the convenience of streaming,...
Amusing Hawk Tuah Audio Released From Idaho Police Traffic Stop
Apparently, the Hawk Tuah craze has spilled over into the Gem State. A motorist with a specialized license plate honoring the newly famous social media influencer was pulled over by state police and the audio is worth a listen to. For those of you who don't spend every waking hour...
Netflix Takes Underhanded Shot At Idaho In New Blockbuster
Netflix is truly an amazing company. When it started in 1997, they changed how some people rented movies. Instead of going to a Blockbuster or Family Video, you could order your movies online, and they would send them to you via mail. After watching them, you'd simply return them in the mail and order your next film. They did this without late fees and the hassle of movies not being in stock. This was especially great for Idahoans in rural areas where video stores were sometimes over an hour away. Who wants to make that kind of drive in the snow for one movie? Who wants to make that drive in good weather for one movie? Not me!
High speed chase over Teton Pass ends in rollover, arrest
JACKSON, Wyo. — A high speed chase on Saturday night over Teton Pass ended in the rollover of the pursued vehicle and arrest of its driver. Yair Guarneros, 19, of Jackson was taken into custody after allegedly driving toward a pedestrian in a vacant lot before leading law enforcement on a 30-mile chase from Jackson to Idaho’s Pine Creek Pass at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
“Cache Funk” drummer Tom Goicoechea speaks on music therapy, education, and making Jackson’s music scene more inclusive
Workers in Jackson Hole face unique challenges to power the community. The beauty, wild nature and outdoor access the region offers are some of the great perks of life here. But servers, educators, nurses, home builders and more often have to deal with the high cost of living, long commutes and, for some, learning new languages for their jobs.
Snow dusts mountaintops Monday morning
JACKSON, Wyo. — Start the winter countdown now: the first snow of the season has fallen at high elevations. Jacksonites awoke to a fresh dusting of snow atop local mountain ranges on Monday, Aug. 26. Sunday night’s rainstorm combined with dipping temperatures led to snow caps on the Teton and Gros Ventre ranges and beyond.
Laramie County School District#1: New School Year Underway
Monday, August 26 is the first day of classes in Laramie County School District#1. You can see the district calendar for the entire year here. The school year runs through Wednesday, June 4. The first holiday of the school year is in just a few days, Labor Day on Sept. 2. Multi-day school vacations include Thanksgiving on November 27-29th, Christmas, Dec. 3 through Jan. 3, and Spring Break, which rns from April 1-4. Students get several other days off either as single-day vacation days or due to staff days. In Wyoming winter weather is also a constant possible disruption, although the district has gone to virtual learning days, with students taking lessons via computer for those days.
Riverton School Board to meet Tuesday; Student presentations and Amended Policies up for Debate
The Riverton School Board Tuesday night will hear reports from two Riverton High School Clubs on their respective national tournaments. Those reports will come from the RHS Speech and Debate team and the FCCLA, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club. Action items on the agenda include an...
Cryptocurrency scam deprives man of $168K
GILLETTE, Wyo. — A Gillette resident is out $168,000 after recently falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam, Gillette Police Captain Kelly Alger said Monday. Officers responded to Sutherland Drive around 12:29 p.m. Aug. 23 at the request of a 56-year-old man who reported unknown suspects had locked him out of his account containing thousands of dollars in Bitcoin, Alger said.
Lightning takes out 12th Street stoplight
CASPER, Wyo. — The traffic light control at East 12th and Beverly streets is currently inoperable after being struck by lightning, and a four-way stop has been implemented to facilitate the flow of traffic. “We must coordinate the repair timing with Rocky Mountain Power,” Casper Streets and Traffic Division...
Off-duty Casper cop accused of threatening five officers; held on $500K cash-only bond
CASPER, Wyo. — An off-duty Casper police officer who barricaded himself in an apartment in an armed standoff that lasted 17 hours from Thursday night to Friday afternoon was charged with multiple felonies on Monday. Michael Hughes, 30, heard the seven charges during his initial appearance by videoconference from...
Laramie County Crime Clips (8/23/24–8/26/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here is a summary of notable crimes in and around Cheyenne, obtained through law enforcement reports compiled by the Cheyenne Police Department, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Names for misdemeanor citations have been removed. Shoplifting and drug possession, Dell Range...
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