Legislator proposes fees on unoccupied homes
By Cody Cottier Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A Jackson lawmaker wants to impose a fee on unoccupied second — or third, or fourth — homes, potentially offering a new way to alleviate Jackson Hole’s housing…
Branch Welcomes Three With New Signing Class
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 13, 2019) – Head Coach Mark Branch has announced the signings of three student-athletes that will join the Wyoming wrestling team beginning next fall. Darren Green, Gage Hockett and Brett McIntosh all signed their National Letters of…
Feed the Angels community food drive now underway in Star Valley
The Bank of Star Valley is holding its sixth annual Feed the Angels community food drive. The community food drive kicked off on November 1 and will continue through December 20. Donated food items can be dropped off at the…
Dispatchers in Lincoln County recognized for outstanding service
It was high praise this month for the Afton and Kemmerer dispatch centers in Lincoln County this month. The local dispatch service was selected as “Team of the Year 2019” from the Wyoming Chapter of The Association of Public Safety…
Gordon supports Health Department in face of allegations
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon said he “firmly supports” the state Health Department’s director amid allegations that a 2015 Medicaid fraud investigation was obstructed by various government officials, a charge that…
WYDOT receives $14.5 million federal grant for wildlife crossing project
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will receive a $14.5 million federal grant from the U.S Department of Transportation for a wildlife crossing project north of La Barge in southwest Wyoming. The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
Jackson Hole officials hesitant to join climate pledge
By Cody Cottier Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Following the climate conference last month that drew representatives from dozens of mountain towns to Park City, Utah, officials there are asking their peer communities to commit to…
Cross-Country runners will be in Boise at the Nike Northwest Regionals this weekend.
For many runners, the last weekend in October is the end of the Wyoming season but for the ones who continue to aspire for more, the state weekend is becoming just another important date on a busier and longer schedule….
Committee votes to advance Medicaid expansion bill
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers on the Joint Revenue Interim Committee voted 8-5 Tuesday to move forward with a bill authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to expand Medicaid coverage in Wyoming. If…
Investigation into murder/suicide continues in Star Valley Ranch
The investigation into an apparent murder/suicide in the Town of Star Valley Ranch continues this week. According to information provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, November 4 a request for a welfare check came in to the dispatch…