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Sheriff’s office cites Shoshoni mayor with unlawful contact after heated confrontation with mayoral candidate, police chief says

States Newsroom · November 4, 2026

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office cited outgoing Shoshoni Mayor Joel Highsmith with unlawful contact Tuesday following a heated confrontation with mayoral candidate and councilmember Jordan Whitener over an electioneering allegation, according to Shoshoni Police Chief Christopher Konija. Whitener allegedly…

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Sheriff’s office cites Shoshoni mayor with unlawful contact after heated confrontation with mayoral candidate, police chief says

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