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Wyoming tops the list for road trip destinations
Despite higher fuel prices and increased traffic to escape cities, AAA estimates that 64-percent of American families will hit the road this summer for recreation and according to WalletHub.com, the top destination is the Cowboy State. Using criteria such as
Quartet of runners competing at the New Balance Nationals this weekend
A year ago, a group of four runners made their way to North Carolina to compete in the 4 x 800 meter relay championships and put up a very good
Boil order in effect for the Town of Cokeville
A single basement sink with two positive tests for total coliform, also referred to as “TC” in the Cokeville Town Hall has resulted in a boil order for the area.
Sgt. Kyle Thomson named as VFW’s Police Officer of the Year
Sergeant Kyle Thomson has been named as the VFW Police Officer of the Year. The award was presented in Cheyenne on Friday, June 8. “This is a good thing for
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Idaho, Wyoming & Montana rank in top-10 among highest divorce rates
The U.S. Census Bureau released their latest numbers regarding divorce rate and many states in the region did not fare well. 247 Wall Street
Quartet of runners competing at the New Balance Nationals this weekend
A year ago, a group of four runners made their way to North Carolina to compete in the 4 x 800 meter relay championships and
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Boil order in effect for the Town of Cokeville
A single basement sink with two positive tests for total coliform, also referred to as “TC” in the Cokeville Town Hall has resulted in a
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Sgt. Kyle Thomson named as VFW’s Police Officer of the Year
Sergeant Kyle Thomson has been named as the VFW Police Officer of the Year. The award was presented in Cheyenne on Friday, June 8. “This
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Graveside service for Meleese Nebeker
A graveside service for Meleese Nebeker will take place on Friday, June 15, at 1 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery. For more historical obituaries, please
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Opitz, Hahn and Lund take top honors at Star Valley Jr. Music Festival
Brennan Opitz, Brayden Hahn and Charlie Lund took top student honors at the Star Valley Jr. Music Festival held June 1 and 2 in Thayne,
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LDS Church to significantly alter hymn book; asks for original submissions
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will significantly revise its hymnbook and children’s songbook and is asking members and
Newsmakers: John Groberg looks back on his life, time in Tonga and talks about new movie
This article courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with John Groberg. Groberg
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Badger Creek Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres; relief not expected soon
By Ike Fredregill Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Badger Creek Fire claimed three structures in the Wold Tract — one residence and
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Wyoming News Briefs: June 11, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Bison gores Yellowstone visitor JACKSON (WNE)
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UW Enrollment continues to grow
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s enrollment continues to tick upward after one of the strongest
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Fire near Pocatello 60-percent contained
POCATELLO – Fire officials estimate the Rim Fire to be 873 acres, with little potential for further spread. The fire is 60 percent contained. Crews
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