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Cheyenne woman faces felony charge for smuggling drugs into jail
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 13 at about 7:29 p.m., Cheyenne police arrested a woman at a local retail store on Central Avenue. The woman, identified as Krystal Nichole Ebell, 33, faces charges including theft, interference with a peace officer and drug possession. Ebell also faces a felony charge for smuggling a controlled substance into the jail, according to police booking sheets.
Golf carts, K9 retirement, and new mobile terminals on City Council agendas
The Rock Springs and Green River City Councils will be in regular sessions this evening at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place at their respective City Halls. Among the items the Rock Springs Council will be dealing with is a request from the Park and Rec. Department to replace the golf carts at the White Mountain Golf Course. The Rock Springs Department of Engineering is also requesting permission to bid on Phase II of the Concrete Replacing and Crack Sealing road projects.
Arapahoe Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Strangulation
Daniel Anthony Whiteplume, 26, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for assault by strangulation. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence on July 10, 2024. According to court documents, on September 6, 2022, Whiteplume was receiving a ride to an uncle’s...
Flight from Jackson to Atlanta diverted after loss of pressure
JACKSON, Wyo. — A Delta flight from the Jackson Hole Airport bound for Atlanta was diverted in flight after a pressurization issue the morning of Saturday, July 13. The Boeing 757-200 aircraft, which left Jackson shortly after 8:00 a.m., was rerouted to St. Louis Lambert International Airport after the crew reported a “possible pressurization issue,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Wind She Did Blow in Lander
The Strong Winds in Lander Monday toppled a tall Russian Olive tree onto a Fremont County owned pickup on the east side of the courthouse. The truck was parked and no one was inside it. Chris Jones at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Riverton said peak wind gusts...
Rocky Mountain Power: Electricity restored; RMP shut off power due to wildfire
CASPER, Wyo. — Over 27,000 customers were without power Monday due to a wildfire west of the Dave Johnston Power Plant in Glenrock, according to Rocky Mountain Power officials. As of 4:20 p.m., power had been restored to all but 500 customers in Natrona and Converse counties. RMP official...
Life at Fort Phil Kearny, through their eyes
Wyoming State Parks Site Superintendent Sharie Shada made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about a new program at the Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site that will put visitors in the shoes or boots of someone from the past. According to Shada, the new program “Character...
Casper-Natrona Health Department: Stay safe when power goes out
CASPER, Wyo. — As of early afternoon Monday, more than 23,000 electric customers were without power in Natrona County, but power was restored by 1:50 p.m. according to Rocky Mountain Power. When the power goes out, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department offers these safety tips and other suggestions:. Be...
Last suspect of Operation Shattered Glass sentenced
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - The final suspect in operation Shattered Glass has been sentenced. 41 year old Victor Paul Gonzalez Brizo, of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. In 2023, The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office,...
Garage Sale: 22 Greenview Drive, Riverton
This sale has something for everyone, tools, gowns, carpets, ranch supplies, sporting goods, and household items. There is a like new pair of skis and boots, Pex plumbing tools, and for the 4Her in the the family, a set Oster Showmaster variable speed shears. And kids books. Happy Saling!. From...
‘Window to their soul’: Casper native helps give wild BLM Mustangs a bright future
CASPER, Wyo. — No mustang is too rank to ride. That is the philosophy behind John Silva’s wild horse training program in Powell. Silva, a Casper native who rodeoed professionally for 30 years, shifted his focus from performance horses to versatile, everyday horses that can perform in the backcountry. This transition laid the foundation for 2 Rank 2 Ride.
Western Wyoming Community College is hiring for multiple positions
Are you looking for a fulfilling career with endless possibilities? Western Wyoming Community College is hiring for multiple positions! Below is a list of current open positions for paraprofessional/professional and faculty positions:. Paraprofessional/Professional Positions:. Children’s Center Part-Time Aide – Click HERE to view the job description and apply.
History Jackson Hole to host talk on women artists of the West
JACKSON, Wyo. — History Jackson Hole will host a Curator Talk on women artists from the American West on Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m. In a time marked by exploration, expansion and cultural change, pioneering women artists used their creative talents to capture the spirit of the frontier, depicting majestic and wild landscapes. These women showed the spirit of adventure that defined the West and challenged conventional gender roles by pursuing their careers as artists.
Cowboys to Take Part in 2024 Cancun Challenge
LARAMIE -- The Cowboy basketball program and tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge Thursday announced seven of the eight men’s programs that will be participating in the tournament this season. The event takes place during Thanksgiving Week at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. Powered by Triple Crown Sports,...
Young at Heart receives grant for Special Diets program
United Way of Southwest Wyoming awarded a $11,500 grant to the Special Diets program for the 2024-2025 year. This grant helps fund the Special Diets Program which provides Special Diet Meals to those who can’t have a regular home-delivered meal due to dietary restrictions. The Special Diest Program aligns...
Sundowners selling fruit to benefit vision
Sheridan Sundowner Lions Jim Rapp, Sonny Reisch, and Gail Vanderpoel made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about the fundraising efforts of the organization. The Sheridan Sundowner Lions, like other Lions Club chapters throughout the county, works to provide vision screenings and other vision medical care...
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