Wyoming’s Chad Muma Selected One of Six National Finalists for the 2021 Butkus Award
Muma Becomes the Second Cowboy in Three Seasons to be Named a Finalist Laramie, Wyo. (Nov. 22, 2021) – Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma was named one of six finalists for the prestigious Butkus Award on Monday. The Butkus Award honors…
Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coalition recognition for 2021
The Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coalition (AAWPC) is happy to recognize the hard work of homeowners from Broken Wheel Ranch, Shadow Dancer and Trail Ridge subdivisions who took steps to make their homes more resistant to wildfire and safer for…
Christmas Tree Permits Available
Western Wyo., November 19, 2021–Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase online through Recreation.gov through December 31st. Details about where to cut and height restrictions may be found at Recreation.gov by searching “Bridger-Teton National Forest.” “Trekking through the forest…
Cowboys Rally for Overtime Win at Washington, 77-72
Maldonado and Ike Combine for 50 points Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics SEATTLE, Wash. (Nov. 18, 2021) – The Cowboys used a 9-0 run in the closing minutes of regulation and outscored the Washington Huskies…
Star Valley Health welcomes helping hands of National Guard Recruits
◆ Three recruits are assigned to serve at Star Valley Heath through December. Courtesy of Star Valley Health Blog Star Valley Health welcomes the National Guard Recruiters for a 90-day deployment. They will serve in different capacities. The Wyoming Department…
Independent Obituaries: November 17, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the November 17, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Lulah Largo Schaal, born October…
Chad Muma Invited to 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl
Information released by UW Media Relations – Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma has been invited to play in the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5 in Mobile, Ala. The game, which showcases the top NFL Draft prospects in…
TerraPower selects Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for advanced reactor demonstration plant
PROJECT WILL BRING A FULLY FUNCTIONING NATRIUM™ POWER PLANT TO RETIRING COAL GENERATION SITE BELLEVUE, Washington – November 16, 2021 – TerraPower today announced Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for the Natrium™ reactor demonstration project, which is a TerraPower…
Wyoming Challenges Federal Mandate for Health Care Workers
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is continuing its challenge of unconstitutional federal vaccine mandates. Today’s action follows on other legal challenges over the past two weeks. Wyoming and a coalition of 10 states filed suit against…
Game and Fish authorized to continue feeding elk at Dell Creek
The following is a release from the Wyoming Game and Fish – The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission received authorization this week from the U.S. Forest Service to maintain elk feeding operations at the Dell Creek Feedground for the 2021/2022…