Mckinnon
LATEST NEWS
Bull riding event coming to Gillette this Saturday
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Test your skills on a bull this holiday weekend at the All Grit No Quit bull riding competition headed to CAM-PLEX this Saturday, July 6. Hosted by Underground Bull Riders Performances, the event has entry levels for competitors of all ages, featuring a walk/trot 5 and under event all the way up to 18+ open bulls class.
‘Parental rights’ vote splits Lander school board
LANDER — The policy requiring Lander school staff members to report directly to parents when students confide their sexual orientation or gender identity was met with some pushback when it was first aired. But when it was approved with a split vote last month, most board members defended its intent. Parental rights are important, they said. Some refer to it as an “outing policy,” meaning LGBTQ+ students would be forced...
Casper’s library to be closed on Fourth, Parade Day
CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County Public Library will be closed on two upcoming days. The library announced on its website that it will close on Thursday for Independence Day, and will also be closed during the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Parade on Tuesday, July 9. During July,...
Reminder: Fireworks prohibited in Teton County, public lands
JACKSON, Wyo. — As Independence Day approaches, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS wants to remind the public that fireworks are not allowed in Teton County and surrounding public lands. The ban on pyrotechnics is part of local fire regulations, as fireworks can accidentally ignite wildfires in these dry, summery conditions. Fire danger in the area was elevated to “moderate” on June 25.
Heads up! Fourth of July Parade to close certain town streets
JACKSON, Wyo. — The annual Fourth of July Parade is set to roll through town on Thursday, with festivities likely to affect travel in downtown Jackson. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce shared the following map of the parade route. The Chamber also noted that the following roads would...
Laramie County Circuit Court initial appearances (7/3/24)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Provided below are the defendants and charges from appearances in Laramie County Circuit Court. All persons cited are presumed innocent until convicted or pleading guilty. Official charges are subject to change by the Laramie County District Attorney’s Office. Initial Appearances. Terrice Derall Brown, 46 –...
Human-caused wildfires keep Utah officials jumping on July 4
SALT LAKE CITY — Wildfires started by humans cropped up in East Carbon, Tooele, Garland City and Kaysville, Utah on Thursday. The wind drove the new wildfires. All of the new starts were human-caused according to fire officials. Wildfires in Horse Canyon and Garland City, Utah. Utah Fire Info...
Vehicle catches fire while towing a boat near St. George
LEEDS, Utah — Firefighters in Washington County were busy on the Fourth of July after a vehicle fire started a grass fire near Leeds, Utah, approximately 16 miles northeast of St. George. A UHP spokesman said a Land Rover was towing a boat when it caught fire Thursday afternoon....
'Thankful for our freedoms': Utahns gather across Utah for Independence Day
LAYTON — Maybe it's not the biggest or flashiest Independence Day parade in Utah. But the annual Liberty Days Parade in Layton suits Jennifer Wanless, a Layton resident, just fine. "It's just fun, a great way to celebrate Independence Day ... plus, I'm a Layton girl," said Wanless, sitting alongside the parade route with about 10 other family members and friends.
DEA forecasts a record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures in Utah
On the heels of a massive bust, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, expects the number of fentanyl pills seized in Utah this year to be record-breaking. In less than two weeks this June, the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division seized about 170,000 fentanyl pills in the Beehive State, the agency said in a […] The post DEA forecasts a record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures in Utah appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Farmington police report an increase in purse robberies by South American 'theft rings'
FARMINGTON — Police are alerting residents about an increase in purse snatches or "distraction thefts" at Station Park. Lt. Brian Cooper, of the Farmington Police Department, said in the last month, more than four such crimes have been reported, many of them happening at the Station Park shopping center.
Utah’s plan to retain Sundance Film Festival would split it between 2 cities
SALT LAKE CITY — It appears that Utah’s bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home and its first one. Few details about Utah’s bid have been made available since the Utah Film Commission announced Utah had filed a request for proposal response to the Sundance Institute in May. The commission confirmed that it submitted a request-for-proposals response — to Sundance’s questions about the bid — on June 20, but it declined to offer many details about what’s in the request.
Trailer is a total loss after fifth-wheel fire possibly caused by refrigerator
SPANISH FORK, Utah — Two people safely evacuated their fifth-wheel trailer after it caught fire early Thursday in Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork firefighters believe the refrigerator in the trailer was to blame for the fire. “The occupants stated that they had trouble with the fridge over the last week,”...
‘All is Well that Ends Well’ : Pilot Uninjured after Plane Crash Near Laramie
This morning at about 9:00 a.m. the Albany County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a plane crash near Windy Ridge Road. Deputies say the crash was caused by the pilot accidentally flipping the fuel switch to 'off'. Despite this, the pilot was able to land the plane successfully, but it...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.