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Partial summary judgment issued in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority countersuit
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Laramie County District Court Judge Nathaniel Hibben ordered summary judgment on two of the four claims in a lawsuit filed against the lawyers in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority case. The countersuit, filed in March of 2024, addresses allegations regarding the conduct of attorneys Casandra Craven and John Knepper, who helped Artemis Langford’s sorority sisters pursue legal action against her and the University of Wyoming’s Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapter in a highly publicized lawsuit, the Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports. Read the full story.
Avalanche forecaster triggers slide above Teton Pass highway
Jackson Hole Daily
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center’s director triggered a large wet slab avalanche in Glory Bowl, dropping snow within 20 or 30 feet of the highway over Teton Pass. Nobody was injured. In a Facebook reel, Frank Carus, the Avalanche Center director, called the incident “a big mistake.” On Teton Pass, backcountry skiers and riders know that triggering a slide that hits the highway — or comes close — is a big deal. People who do so can delay or injure commuters and be held liable, the Jackson Hole Daily reports. Read the full story.
Sheridan County elected officials mull salary raises for next four years
The Sheridan Press
Sheridan County commissioners are discussing potential wage increases for the county’s 12 elected officials. Commissioners last adopted a resolution setting the pay scale for the positions in 2022 and, in doing so, established the pay scale for the positions through the end of 2026 without annual, incremental increases. In that same timeframe, Sheridan County employees’ wages have increased by about 15%, The Sheridan Press reports. Read the full story.
Cheyenne City councilor seeks Senate District 7 seat
Cap City News
Cheyenne City Councilor Mark Rinne has announced his candidacy for Senate District 7, a seat currently held by Sen. Stephan Pappas. Rinne said his priorities include reducing regulatory barriers to help residents find and keep homes. He also said the state must support legacy industries while helping local economies diversify to attract essential services like healthcare. Rinne has operated a dental practice in Cheyenne since 1987, Cap City News reports. Read the full story.