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Month: May 2018

William Spaulding promoted to sergeant major

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – First Sgt. William Spaulding of Star Valley was promoted to sergeant major in the Wyoming Army National Guard on May 4, 2018. Spaulding had served as first sgt. in the Joint Force Headquarters for the last 32…

Health coverage for thousands of state employees could be disrupted

By Joel Funk Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Health care for thousands of state employees and their families could be disrupted if Cigna Network and Cheyenne Regional Medical Group don’t reach an agreement in less than…

Yellowstone opens gate for 2018

By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The grizzly bear frolicking along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway threw everyone off schedule. If you’re headed to Yellowstone National Park to view wildlife on the opening day of…

Mobile meth lab stopped near Idaho Falls

Deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office stopped a suspicious vehicle on Iona Road near Hitt Rd. on Monday May 7. The vehicle driver stated he had the components of a Mobile Meth Lab in the car.  Deputies identified at…

One dead, officer wounded in Sunday gun battle

By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — One man died and a Casper police officer was critically injured after they exchanged gunfire Sunday afternoon in east Casper, police and witnesses said.  Police confirmed that officers had…

Wyoming News Briefs: May 7, 2018

NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, May 7, 2018 From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Threats prompt appointment of special prosecutor LARAMIE (WNE) — The Albany County Attorney’s Office requested the County Commission last week to appoint a special prosecutor to handle a criminal case…

Services for Richard “Dick” Casull

A viewing for Richard “Dick” Casull will be held Saturday, May 12, from 9:30-11-:30 a.m. at the Freedom LDS Church. A graveside service will take place in the Freedom Cemetery at 12 noon. For local obituaries visit Schwab Mortuary.

Star Valley drivers should expect delays as WYDOT repairs U.S. 89

The Wyoming Department of Transportation with contract crews from Lewis & Lewis Inc. along with HK Contractors will be milling and paving sections of roadway all over Southwest Wyoming. Crews will be working on US 89 in the Star Valley…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “The Way I Am” by Charlie Puth

Every Monday morning during the Weekday Wake-up Duke & Dahl gives you a chance to help structure the radio playlist.  A potential new song to the library is previewed and put up for vote to either keep the song or…

Weekend Sports Wrap: May 5-6

The spring sports season is winding down with post-season play now up next on the schedule. Star Valley’s soccer and track teams ended their schedule on some big-time high notes. The soccer teams have both qualified for the state tournament…