Child abuse reports to Wild Iris up 30%

So far this year, Wild Iris has documented a 30% increase in child abuse reports for Inyo-Mono over last year. That disturbing news came out at last week’s Mammoth Town Council meeting when Susi Bains of Wild Iris talked to the Council about April as Child Abuse...

Inyo Sheriff supports ATV trail pilot project

Inyo Sheriff Bill Lutze called the new combined-use ATV trail plan in Inyo County “a wonderful project.” Sheriff Lutze said the All Terrain Vehicles are already out there now and the new pilot project would create designated areas with rules. Dick Noles...

LADWP grants easement to Inyo for Bishop Airport

For decades, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power refused to cut a deal for a long-term lease at Bishop Airport which stymied plans for an industrial park and undercut Federal Aviation Funding for improvements. Finally, the current DWP administration has said...

Prosecution case unfolds at Leplat murder trial

The murder trial of Louis Leplat of Bishop continues in Ventura County Court. Inyo District Attorney Art Maillet is presenting his case. Public defender Neil Quinn may start the defense case next week. According to court records, these witnesses have taken the stand...

Mammoth high school recognized by state

Mammoth High School, along with 96 other California schools, received a prestigious recognition. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, announced exemplary schools selected as 2011 California Distinguished Schools. Mammoth High School was the only...