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Man Charged In Hanna Overdose Death Makes “Not Guilty” Plea
Photo – Mugshot of accused Marty Laroy Ervine – Courtesy CCSO. The Washington-state man accused of supplying a fatal dose of Fentanyl to a Hanna resident plead not guilty in court this week. On Wednesday morning, 35-year-old Marty Laroy Ervine, of Kitsap County, Washington entered a not guilty...
Arrests, Arraignments for Friday, Aug. 23
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Arrests are as provided by the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Some names have been withheld at the request of law enforcement. All persons cited or arrested are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. Charges are subject to change following official filing by the Campbell County Attorney’s Office.
New Instagram Filter Designed To Keep Tourists Away From Wildlife
Due to the pervasiveness of social media while vacationing, certain destinations are implementing measures to curb excessive posing for selfies in public spaces. Visit Jackson Hole, the Wyoming city’s travel and tourism board, is joining these efforts. The organization has launched a new Instagram filter to warn visitors about getting too close to wild animals. The “Selfie Control” filter, introduced in August 2024, addresses the growing problem of tourists approaching wildlife for photo opportunities. Such behavior often puts themselves and the animals at risk.
Green River Plans Water Shutoff Friday
GREEN RIVER – Water service on three Green River streets will be shut off Friday to complete a water main connection. Boulder Drive, Evans Drive on the Mansface Canyon side, and Faith Drive from Evans Drive to Evans Drive will have water service shut off from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., though the City of Green River says the actual duration will depend on conditions encountered by the project’s contractor.
Highway 59 north reopening, evacuations still in place, Campbell County Emergency Management says
GILLETTE, Wyo. — In an update on previous orders, all current evacuation and evacuation readiness orders currently in place will remain overnight Thursday. Campbell County Emergency Management has announced that all existing evacuation orders for areas around Gillette will remain in place overnight, the county said in a Facebook post. Based upon fire activity during the day Thursday, all orders to evacuate or to be prepared to do so will remain in place overnight, the post said.
BLM Requests Zone Change For Property On South Side Of Rawlins
Photo – Map of area for proposed zone change – Courtesy City of Rawlins. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking authorization from the Rawlins governing body to construct a new fire station on the south side of the city. During Tuesday’s Rawlins city council meeting, Councilman Chris...
Westward Heights in Lander is hiring an RN-IP/Staff Development Coordinator
Full-Time RN-IP/Staff Development Coordinator – Westward Heights Care Center. Westward Heights Care Center is seeking a passionate and experienced Full-Time RN-IP/Staff Development Coordinator to join our world-class facility. If you’re ready to lead, educate, and make a difference in a fun, supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!
#Smiles: Local soccer player’s team takes second in European tournament
A series to share #smiles across our community through the achievements of our local youth, brought to you by Olsen Orthodontics. The Vildbjerg Cup took place Aug. 1-4 in Denmark, and 16-year-old Timbree Mathill, a Riverton High School soccer player, participated in the tournament. This is an international youth soccer—football,...
Town Council and residents discuss moratorium, building concerns
JACKSON, Wyo. — During the Monday, Aug. 19 Town Council workshop, Councilors continued to hammer out changes to the Land Development Regulations (LDRs) and design guidelines. The temporary moratorium on large commercial development, originally slated to expire on Oct. 1, was extended to Nov. 20 to give Town Council more time to consider how the updated LDRs will impact the community.
NE Supreme Court rules in government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ cases
LINCOLN — In what Legal Aid lawyers are calling a “historic about-face,” the Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of two different elderly homeowners who fell victim to what critics described as government-assisted home equity theft. The homeowners, represented by Legal Aid of Nebraska and Pacific Legal Foundation, claimed that Nebraska’s delinquent tax […]
Family fights for continued awareness of dyslexia, grateful for eight years of Nebraska legislation
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) -Norah Schmidt loves reading, particularly dystopia and romance novels, but the high school senior recalls when that wasn’t always the case because of a learning disability: dyslexia. Norah, 17, remembers being pulled out of class for timed readings where staff would hold a stopwatch and...
BD Celebrates 75 years of U.S. Manufacturing in Nebraska
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) yesterday celebrated the 75th anniversary of its manufacturing operations in Columbus, Nebraska. The milestone was celebrated in a ceremony recognizing the achievements of the site and its 2,100 employees. Alongside BD business leaders were Nebraska state and federal officials, including Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, Mayor Jim Bulkley, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and others.
Two Arrested In Nebraska From Utah Gang Shooting: KSUB News Summary
Two Sudanese gang members are in custody in Nebraska in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old Judge Memorial Catholic High School student athlete last month. Authorities say the victim was an innocent bystander. The shots that were fired in a West Valley parking lot were not meant for Nuer Deng who was a member of the high school basketball team. He was seated in the back seat of a car on July 13th when he was hit by gunfire. He was taken to a local hospital and later died. Mare Biel of Arizona and 17-year-old Bevan Kuajian of West Valley City, were charged today in 3rd District Court in Douglas County with murder, a first-degree felony and other charges. Kuajian was 16 at the time of the shooting. Both teens fled to Omaha after the crime.
Cheyenne Man Sentenced to 88 Months for Gun Crime
A 52-year-old Cheyenne man has been sentenced to 88 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, the United States Attorney's Office announced Friday. According to arrest records, police were dispatched to an apartment in the 1800 block of Rainbow Road at 2:24 p.m. on...
Cheyenne Man Killed in T-Bone Collision on Nationway Identified
A Cheyenne man who died following a T-bone collision on Nationway last week has been identified. The crash happened around 1:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the intersection of Nationway and Old Trail Road. Police say a Subaru Outback was at the intersection with a stop sign when the...
Cheyenne City Council members, mayor revisit 2024 goals
CHEYENNE — In January, Cheyenne City Council members and Mayor Patrick Collins met with city staff to set their goals for 2024. On Wednesday, they met again to discuss the progress on those goals and identify next steps. The four goals are addressing the historic pumphouse in Cheyenne’s West Edge, realizing the 15th Street railcar experience, bringing recreational access to the city-owned ...
Disabled vet sues feds over gun rights
RIVERTON — A 62-year-old disabled veteran from Boulder, Wyo., says when he drove five hours to F.E. Warren Air Force Base’s Main Exchange to pick up two firearms he’d already ordered online, he was met with a glitch. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) review of the man, who carries a Department of Defense “Identification and Privilege Card” proving his 100% disabled veteran status, came back “delayed.” That...
Rifle, Laptop Stolen From Pickup in South Cheyenne
The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in tracking down whoever burglarized a pickup in south Cheyenne. Public Information Officer Brandon Warner says the incident occurred sometime before July 20, 2024, in the 200 block of Murray Road, just east of Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne.
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