Transportation Commission awards over $41 million in contracts in November
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded over $41 million in contracts for eight Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its November 18 business meeting. The commission awarded a bid of over $13.3 million to Avail Valley Construction-WY,…
UW Extension offers new pesticide applicator education, recertification CEUs for licensed applicators
A program for those seeking a new commercial pesticide applicator license is being offered online in December, and recertification continuing education units (CEUs) for commercial pesticide applicators will be Jan. 18-20 in Casper, according to the University of Wyoming Extension….
Cowboys Shut Down Grand Canyon on the Road, 68-61
Information provided by UW Athletics – Maldonado leads Pokes with 17 points PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 22, 2021) – The Wyoming Cowboys earned their second road win of the season on Monday downing defending Western Athletic Conference Champion Grand Canyon by…
Data shows many first-year students at UW were Wyoming 4-H’ers
More than 12 percent of the 2021 first-year students at the University of Wyoming participated in the state’s 4-H program, according to the University of Wyoming Admissions Office. That number is 183 students, said Shelley Dodd, director of admissions. “I…
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…