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JACKSON — Satchel Toole, 23, wasn’t breathing when his friends pulled him out of an avalanche Saturday afternoon on Teton Pass. Twenty-four hours later, Toole said the experience was “humbling.” Two additional young men were caught in the same slide and buried to varying degrees. The Jackson resident said he’s lucky to tell the tale of his successful rescue. “I think it’s fairly haunting to think about a lot, but it definitely gives you a perspective on being thankful and also aware,” he said. “You can learn a lot from it.” The near-miss was o...
JACKSON — Sen. Affie Ellis had to use the bathroom while traveling through Wyoming this year, and the only place she could find was an elementary school. So, much to her alarm, she walked right in. “The door was open, no one asked for my identification,” the Cheyenne Republican said. “It was really scary.” At a time when mass shootings have many people worried, the Wyoming Legislature is taking a first crack at securing schools. “When we’re dropping off our kids, we pray for their safety and we hope our teachers and staff are safe and as s...