Independent Obituaries: March 11, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the March 11, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Duane Hale Francis Duane Hale, 86, passed away peacefully on February 25,…
Data shows outdoor recreation remains a major economic driver
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis recently reported that the outdoor recreation industry remained a steadfast economic driver for Wyoming, generating $2.3 billion in 2024, representing 4.5% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product,…
Governor signs Hathaway Scholarship increase into law
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Wyoming students looking to pursue postsecondary education in state and use the Hathaway Scholarship will see an increase of awards. Gov. Mark Gordon signed Senate File 47, “Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards,” into law Feb. 27….
Legislature agrees on recalibration bill for 1st time in more than a decade
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — It’s been 15 years since the Wyoming Legislature was able to agree on a new calculation for providing money to the state’s 48 public school districts….
Governor vetoes pieces of state budget, lawmakers override 4
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After weeks of crafting a budget to fund state government for the next two years, Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed several portions of Wyoming lawmakers’ compromise proposal. Following…
Senate, House agree on recalibration bill
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s K-12 public school funding recalibration bill is headed to the governor. On Thursday, the Senate voted 31-0 to unanimously concur with the House’s position…
Highway Patrol Association hopes raises will alleviate retention crisis
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers made headlines over the past few weeks when an advocacy campaign revealing the agency’s struggles with funding, retaining staff and maintaining a safe…
Wyoming just wrapped up its warmest winter ever, surpassing Dust Bowl records
• Snowfall records hit new lows and temperatures soared to new highs at almost every station in the state. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com From Lander to Sheridan, Laramie to Evanston and almost everywhere in between, the 2025-26 winter officially…
Shoplifters face stiffer penalties
CODY (WNE) — The penalties for misdemeanor theft were effectively doubled by the legislature last week. SF007 increased the maximum penalties for individuals convicted of stealing less than $1,000 worth of goods. The senate file raised the maximum imprisonment…
House, Senate vote to approve state budget
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After hundreds of proposed amendments and several late nights in the Capitol this session, lawmakers have adopted a compromise 2027-28 biennium budget and sent it to…