Independent Obituaries: December 5, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the December 5, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Russell Gerald (Bud) Dayton was born on November 15, 1927 to Russell Oliver Dayton and Flora Cozzens Dayton at his home in Cokeville. He…
Laundry Love Turns Full Harts into Full Loads
By Melissa Cassutt Jackson Hole News& Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Yara Mauricio drags a wire cart through the doors, the laundry basket piled high with stuffed garbage bags. With each extra-large washing machine holding approximately 8 normal-size…
After 27 Years, Class Ring Discovered in City Sewer
By Kevin Killough Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Most of the debris that comes out of Powell’s sewers during maintenance is the odd trash you’d expect, such as marbles and disposable razors. But the long-lost treasure that City…
NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, May 23, 2019
Wyoming unemployment rate dips in April CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Tuesday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.7% in March to 3.6% in April. Wyoming’s…
20th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure in Wilson
he 20th annual Run & Ride for the Cure will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am in Wilson, Wyoming. This duathlon fundraiser supports the Cancer Patient Support Fund at St. John’s Hospital Foundation. Race day consists of a…
Yellowstone and the Tetons Revealed as One of America’s Ultimate Road Trips
Geotab Research Analyzes and Ranks 50 Iconic Routes Monument Valley Trails is crowned America’s ultimate road trip as it scores first place with an overall score of 92/100 Meanwhile, Route 66 fails to live up to its legendary status, placing…
Lincoln County Tax Payment Agreement
Lincoln County has moved forward with a tax payment agreement for the Westmoreland Mining operations in Kemmerer. The national company declared bankruptcy in 2018. Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly, said the LLC company now operating the mine under the bankruptcy…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Boom” by X-Ambassadors
Kick It or Keep It returns to Swift 98 and The Wave. It’s your chance to decide what songs do and do no play on your local radio station. Typically Kick It or Keep It takes place on Monday, but…
Lyman PD searching for missing elderly man
The Lyman Police Department is asking for the public’s help as they search for a missing elderly man. Uinta County Law Enformcement said that LPD is actively attempting to locate 92-year-old James Duard Pritchard. Pritchard is 6’ 2” 200 pounds,…