Wyoming Emergency Services News Monitoring

Around Wyoming, Wednesday, April 30

The Riverton Police Department bomb squad was recently called in for a unique circumstance. The Riverton Ranger reports a local teen brought home an old box he’d found along the Wind River. He opened it and found what he thought were toy hand grenades. But …

Governor Walz proposes $4 million to fund police officer training program

The Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Grant has already sponsored 94 candidates at 46 agencies across the state. Across Minnesota, there's a new training program to help agencies experiencing staffing shortfalls.  It's …

State police release details from fatal 2024 Lehigh Gorge crash

Published April 29. 2025 02:45PM State police at the Hazleton barracks on April 23 released incident reports of crashes that occurred last August and October. Police said at 6:53 a.m. Aug. 30, Barbara A. Yothers, 75, of Weatherly, was involved in a crash …

Woman killed when Casper police responded to burglary report lived at the home, court documents show

A woman killed Monday morning during an encounter with police responding to a burglary report at a Casper residence is listed in court documents as living in the home. Police have declined to say if the person killed was a criminal suspect or the resident …

Drunk Wyoming Man Arrested after Blaring Airhorn in Mobile Park and being a Felon in Possession of a Gun

A 46-year-old homeless man was sentenced to 15 months in prison with three years of supervised release to follow for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on June 3, 2024, Jason Sikkila was stopped in Buffalo, Wyoming, for …

Wyoming firefighters help rescue 8-week-old puppy stuck in chimney

Murder trial to begin for police officer in Patrick Lyoya’s killing: A timeline

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Three years ago, Patrick Lyoya’s death at the hands of a police officer grabbed the nation’s attention during a time when tensions between law enforcement and the public were high. The high-profile case began with a traffic stop in April …

Newark police officer suffered gunshot wounds in 1915 stakeout

During a stakeout at the Wyeth-Scott Co. on July 2, 1915, Newark police officer Walter Bosscawen was shot in the abdomen by burglars. Fearful that they would return, he lay motionless on the office floor. He called headquarters 20 minutes later on the …

Wyoming Guard Aviators Sharpen Wildfire Response Skills in Training

CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. – Wyoming Army National Guard aviators, in coordination with local and state firefighting agencies, conducted annual interagency bucket drop training April 16 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, enhancing readiness for wildfire …

Sparktacular! Missoula Firefighters Shine in Grueling Competition

ESPN has described it as the toughest two minutes in sports. And you thought it was the Kentucky Derby! The 2025 West Region Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series was just completed. And as they typically do in competitions like these, …

Fort Collins Police: Girl Victim Of Sex Offender Kidnapping Freed

Fort Collins Police say they recently rescued a juvenile female kidnapping victim who was forced to work for a Fort Collins snow removal company after being abducted by a sex offender from Missouri in December. That's according to a post on the Fort …

Police arrest domestic violence suspect after hours-long response in east Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper police and a tactical response team were deployed in an east-Casper neighborhood shortly after midnight after locating a suspect from an earlier domestic violence call, CPD Lt. Josh Albrecht told Oil City News on Thursday. Albrecht …

Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today is the last day for West Virginia residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Feb. 15-18, 2025, floods. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 P.M. TODAY, APRIL 28, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and …

Playbook: Scenes from MAGA's WHCD afterparties

By ADAM WREN  04/27/2025 11:14 AM EDT Updated 04/28/2025 01:10 PM EDT 2025-04-28T01:10-0400 Presented by With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine Happy Sunday. It’s Adam Wren in Washington for my first White House …

INNOVATION: Area mayors celebrate productive year

For Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, providing safety, security and equality to the residents of the city is the most important part of his job. Making sure Wilkes-Barre has adequate police and fire protection, as well as disability-friendly spaces, has …

INNOVATION: Creative fundraisers support NEPA nonprofits

Library fans dressed up to the nines during a recent gala to benefit the Osterhout Free Library. To benefit animals at the SPCA, courthouse staff wore casual clothes to work on a “dress down day.” Other civic-minded folks, meanwhile, dressed as carnival …

A German company detects wildfires from space. It made Denver its U.S. hub.

There’s a new satellite company in town that specializes in spotting and tracking potential wildfires from space. Just in time for Colorado's peak wildfire season.  OroraTech, a Germany-based aerospace company founded in 2018, opened its new U.S. …

SD makes noticeable jump in teacher pay rankings. Can it last?

New national rankings out this week show South Dakota jumped a few spots higher in teacher pay for each state. However, there are questions about whether the shift will be temporary. The National Education Association puts South Dakota at 46th in the U.S. …

Coeur d'Alene gathering marks eight worker deaths in 2024

Eight names were on the list of those who died on the job in 2024 in Idaho.  The year before, it was 24.  The smaller number was a slight consolation to Brad Cederblom.  “I don’t know what the difference is, but I’m glad to see it down,” said the president …

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

Promethean Energy Completes Decommissioning of Offshore Orphaned Wells in the Matagorda Island Lease Area

Promethean Energy completes decommissioning of offshore orphaned wells in Matagorda Island, utilizing advanced technology and delivering cost savings. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Promethean Energy, the Gulf of Mexico …

MERIDIAN PROVIDING BARRIERS FOR VANCOUVER MARATHON FOLLOWING VEHICLE ATTACK

NEW ORLEANS AND NOW VANCOUVER, ANOTHER TRAGEDY VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meridian Rapid Defense Group is working closely with the Vancouver Police Department and the city to ensure the safety of …

Helms Helps Foundation Matching Donations for Nonprofit Vegas Stronger During Month of May

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Helms Helps Foundation has partnered with Vegas Stronger, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit focused on solving the issue of homelessness by providing free substance use and mental health …

2025 NAUMD Awards Celebrate Excellence in Uniforms That Work Hard and Wear Well

NAUMD honors 2025’s top uniform programs, celebrating innovation, identity, safety, and sustainability across industries worldwide. SAUGERTIES, NY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and …

Crystal Clear Vision: Insight Vision Launches Revitalized Website

Insight Vision, a leading sewer inspection camera manufacturer, launches a new website with cutting-edge design, smarter navigation and improved product pages. SAUKVILLE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insight Vision, a …

Announcing The Hero’s Recharge: Mind-Body-Mission Fundraiser Event

A Wellness Event for First Responders to Combat Stress & Build Resilience SHREWSBURY, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and First Responder Culture Every siren tells a story. …

Empowering Communities: Magnolia Dental Waterdown's Commitment to CDCP Outreach Programs

Magnolia Dental Waterdown enhances access to quality care through CDCP support, championing affordable dentistry and community-focused oral health programs. WATERDOWN, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magnolia Dental …

Data Standard API to be Revealed for NIEMOpen

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A forthcoming webinar will disclose the first public presentation of a new application programming interface (API) which allows developers to fully utilize the data standards …

Talent Heating and Air Conditioning Encourages Homeowners to Prioritize Spring HVAC Maintenance

Talent Heating and Air Conditioning explains how spring cooling tune-ups contribute to better indoor air quality. HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talent Heating and Air Conditioning, an HVAC service provider in …

Option One Plumbing Delivers Reliable Plumbing Solutions Across North Carolina and South Carolina

From North Carolina to South Carolina, Option One Plumbing tackles plumbing challenges with innovative tools and local expertise. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Option One Plumbing, a provider of plumbing …

Breaking Ground in the Southeast: Beachcomber Intensive Outpatient Program Introduces Meth Sex Addiction Treatment

Beachcomber IOP in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Expands Treatment Services to Address Growing Concerns of Chemsex Addiction FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beachcomber Intensive Outpatient, a leading …

Sewer Pro Begins Sewer Replacement Project at 210-Unit Mobile Home Park

Sewer Pro is upgrading Lake Sherman Village with trenchless tech, relining sewers and adding 200 new connections by August 2025. NAVARRE, OH, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sewer Pro has recently begun a large-scale …

From​ ​Clinical Death to Communication — NURO Delivers​ Historic Milestone

Non-surgical Neurotech achieves a clinical first by enabling communication after clinical death and resuscitation. WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NURO, a Canadian leader in non-surgical neurotechnology, has …

Spartan Medical and XSONX Partner to Deliver Best-in-Class Wound Debridement Technology to VA Medical Centers.

The XSONX® Wound Hygiene System is a cordless, hand-held device with micro-vibrational technology that powerfully cleans & debrides chronic contaminated wounds. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- XSONX® LLC, a …

CriticalArc Expands Consulting Offerings with Industry Experts Amid Growing University Safety & Compliance Challenges

Uniting Regulatory Expertise, Compliance Leadership, and Operational Experience to Redefine Campus Safety Standards DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CriticalArc is proud to announce the strategic expansion of its …

Singapore Advances Patented Signal Embedded Power Solution to Close the 200-Year Divide Between Electricity and Telecoms

Signal Embedded Power Line (SEPL) embeds real-time control signals within existing power lines SINGAPORE, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the early 19th century, electricity and communication have evolved along separate technological …

RAM Plumbing Introduces Advanced Water Softening Solutions in Marana

RAM Plumbing introduces advanced water softening technology to address hard water in Marana, enhancing residential water quality. TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RAM Plumbing, a provider of comprehensive …

DJC Law Releases Report on Inequities in Post-Accident Recovery for Underserved Communities

Study Reveals Barriers and Solutions for Marginalized Accident Victims in Austin. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJC Law releases a report detailing systemic inequities in post-accident recovery for underserved car and …

FLEOA Supports AG Bondi's Initiative to ‘Make America Safe Again’

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) commends U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for her recent address to “Make America Safe Again” and to confront the nation…