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Month: June 2019

Governor Gordon to Unveil a New-Look Budget and Emphasize a True Two-Year Budget

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Gordon will put his personal stamp on the budget process and take a new approach as he builds his first budget in the coming months. The budget letter released by the Governor yesterday directs state agencies to make…

Temporary Area Closure in the Hoback Canyon for Short Haul Training

Jackson – June 4, 2019 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a temporary area closure in the Beaver Mountain area adjacent to Wyoming Hwy 189 and the Bryan Flats Guard Station during its annual helicopter short haul training. The…

NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, June 6, 2019

Two killed in rollover near Riverton RIVERTON (WNE) — Two 16-year-olds died June 1 in a rollover crash near Boysen Reservoir. Officials said Braedan Black and Carter Hughes both died at the scene of the incident, which was reported at…

Governor Gordon to Sign Equal Pay Day Proclamation June 17

The Wyoming Council for Women is pleased to partner with the Wyoming Women’s Foundation in announcing June 10 is Wyoming’s Equal Pay Day. Governor Gordon will recognize Equal Pay Day with a public signing on June 17 in the Governor’s…

Returning a Flag to Honor Their Father

By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange   CHEYENNE — The French flag could have just remained at an American Legion post in Pennsylvania, or as a family heirloom, something to be kept in a drawer and…

Independent Obituaries: March 27, 2019

The following obituaries appeared in the March 27, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent.   Irvin Gene Bassett was born on March 8, 1934 in Afton, Wyoming. He passed away on March 19, 2019 in his Springville, Utah home…

Independent Obituaries: March 20, 2019

The following obituaries appeared in the March 20, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent.   Harris Dale “Bud” Irick was born November 22, 1931, to Marion and Minnie Irick in Holton, Kansas. He was the third son of five…

3 of the Best Camping Sites in Wyoming You Have to Try

Wyoming is home to some of the most breathtaking sights in the country. One of the best ways to experience the state’s stunning mountain ranges and lush forests is to fully immerse yourself by staying at one of its many…

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Cheyenne Student Named Wyoming Winner of “Doodle for Google”

By Ellen Fike Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – It was earlier this month when Heather Osterman received the good news from Google. Her daughter, Amelia Osterman, had been chosen as the Wyoming winner of the Doodle…

Star Gymnastics competes at Regionals in Kansas City

After a highly successful schedule in the region and in the Wyoming State Championships, nine members of Star Gymnastics made the trip to Kansas City, Missouri where they competed against several other states in the Region 3 Xcel Championships. There…