Silo Floral and Market named Star Valley Chamber of Commerce April Business of the Month
Silo Floral and Market, owned by Shannon Cowan, has been named the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s April Business of the Month. The chamber cited the shop’s role in bringing renewed energy to Thayne and expanding its offerings beyond…
Azar House wraps up nearly a decade of service in Star Valley
After nearly nine years of serving families and women throughout the valley, Azar House Pregnancy Resource Center has officially closed its doors. The center stopped seeing clients on December 31, 2025, and has spent the past few months completing its…
Kentucky Derby Raffle drawing set for Friday
A Kentucky Derby VIP raffle designed to strengthen local emergency response is set to be drawn this Friday morning. Organizers say tickets are still available for residents looking to support Lincoln County Search and Rescue while getting a chance…
Wyoming Game & Fish creates mule deer conservation strategy
Wyoming Game and Fish officials say the state is ramping up efforts to conserve mule deer through a new statewide strategy, expanded public input on hunting seasons, and major habitat-protection projects along highways. Angi Bruce, director of Wyoming Game…
Public input shapes Wyoming hunting season proposals
Director Angi Bruce of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department shared on the Weekday Wake-Up that public meetings around the state are helping shape next year’s hunting seasons, including proposed changes to mule deer and antelope in some areas. Public…
TerraPower breaks ground on Natrium Project
• With the NRC permit now issued, Levesque said major earth‑moving will start in days TerraPower’s long-awaited Natrium nuclear project moved decisively into its construction phase this week after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted the company’s construction permit…
Raffle raises funds for Star Valley Search & Rescue
A Kentucky Derby VIP raffle is raising money to buy fully outfitted pickup trucks for volunteer search-and-rescue teams serving Star Valley and southern Lincoln County. The Fishing Dog Foundation is selling $20 raffle tickets for a chance to win an…
Easter Hop Brings Shop-Local Deals to Fossil Basin
Mark your calendars for April 4: the Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Easter Hop, a family-friendly, community-centered day of activities designed to bring neighbors downtown for movies, treats, and local shopping. Where and when Date: Saturday, April…
Congresswoman Hageman aims to reduce coal lease payments by half
U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to reform bonus‑bid payments on federal coal leases, saying the change will cut burdensome up‑front costs for producers, keep coal competitive, and help ensure reliable U.S. energy supplies. Under current rules, companies…
Congresswoman Hageman seeks to repeal Roadless Rule
U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) has introduced legislation that would nullify the 2001 Clinton administration Roadless Rule and permanently restore active forest management on National Forest System lands, saying the restriction has blocked access and increased the risk of…