Body recovered from Jackson Lake
Buckrail
A body recovered Sunday from Jackson Lake is believed to be that of Wesley Dopkins, a kayaker who went missing last year in Grand Teton National Park. The 43-year-old Minnesota man was last seen June 15, 2024, kayaking on Jackson Lake with a friend before high winds separated them. Read the full story.

Airman pleads not guilty to fatal shooting in Cheyenne
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
An F.E. Warren Air Force Base airman accused of involuntary manslaughter pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday in Laramie County District Court. Airman 1st Class Jadan Orr, 20, is suspected of firing a gun through an apartment wall, resulting in the death of Senior Airman Joshua Aragon, 23, a security forces specialist. Read the full story.

Jackson says no to big hotel with elevator for cars
Jackson Hole Daily
The Jackson Town Council unanimously denied on Monday a California developer’s plan to build a six-story building with three underground stories and a parking elevator on a small lot near a busy intersection. The proposed hotel has drawn sharp criticism from residents. Read the full story.

Man sentenced for vehicle theft with baby on board
County 10
A judge sentenced Patrick Brown, 29, to 8-10 years in prison for stealing a vehicle that was still running with an infant child inside from a Riverton residence while the mother was unloading it. The judge said he worried for the mom, who faced an onslaught of criticism via social media, and advised the “people in the cheap seats” not to “throw rocks in a glass house.” Read the full story.

Powell councilman opposes smaller corner lots
Powell Tribune
A proposal to allow smaller corner lots in new developments generally won the support of the Powell City Council last week. One builder predicts his homes on smaller corner lots would be about $15,000 cheaper than those on regularly sized parcels. But Councilman Tim Sapp, the lone dissenting vote, told the Powell Tribune he’s concerned about increasing density and doesn’t believe the change is needed. Read the full story.