Trooper survives close call
A state trooper is counting his lucky stars this week after a close call near Rawlins. Monday, January 7, 2019, around 1:40 p.m. a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision. The collision occurred at milepost 4 on…
Bear Lake Memorial Continues Plans for New MRI
By: Julie Dockstader Heaps Administrators at nationally recognized Bear Lake Memorial are continuing fundraising efforts for a new MRI as part of larger efforts to expand hospital facilities. “We’ve been fundraising for an MRI for the past year,” Tracy…
Former Senior Center Director Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement
By Bryon Glathar Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A former director for Uinta Senior Citizens, Inc. has been sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars during her time overseeing the Evanston and Bridger Valley senior…
Silver Star Announces 10 Digit Dialing Service for Star Valley and Cokeville
This is a Press Release from Silver Star Communications Website On January 15, 2019 the Silver Star wireless home network in Star Valley and Cokeville will be converting from 7-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing. When making calls from your wireless…
A Guide To Winter Wildlife Watching in Yellowstone
From the lower prices and nonexistent crowds to the magical layer of white snow, winter in Yellowstone has its perks. But there’s also something else hiding in the snowy landscape: wildlife. Winter wildlife watching in Yellowstone offers unprecedented, intimate views…
Lincoln County Officials Take Oath of Office
Story By: Jim Thoeny Lincoln County’s newly elected officials were sworn into to office Monday morning. Outgoing Lincoln County Clerk Jeanne Wagner administered the oath of office at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Kemmerer. Those officials included County Commissioners Jerry…
Kemmerer Rangers Host Inaugural Basketball Invitational
Author: Jim Thoeny, Kemmerer Sports Announcer The Kemmerer Rangers boys basketball team is still in search of their first win of the season after losing all four of their games at the inaugural Kemmerer Invitational basketball tournament this past weekend….
Wyoming Governor outlines his vision for seizing the future
Laying out his vision for Wyoming in his first inaugural address, Governor Mark Gordon called for fiscal prudence, growing communities rather than government, and a focus on innovation for the future. Governor Gordon took the oath on his family’s Bible…
Livestock board issues reminder: brands up for renewal
This week the Wyoming Livestock Board is issuing a reminder about brand renewals in the state. “All Wyoming Brands due in the 2019 brand renewal period are now considered expired and will enter a grace period for renewal,” said Renae…
Preston Science teacher who fed sick puppy to turtle found not guilty for animal abuse
PRESTON — A science teacher who ignited worldwide controversy after feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle was found not guilty of animal cruelty Friday evening. A panel of six jurors delivered the verdict to a packed courtroom after deliberating less than 30 minutes following…