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Month: October 2020

Governor Gordon welcomes U.S. Supreme Court order in coal port case

The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order related to the Wyoming coal port original action case filed in January. The Court invited the acting Solicitor General…

Firefighters make progress on Mullen Fire

LARAMIE (WNE) — Red lines on a fire perimeter map turning into black lines Saturday symbolized progress was made in containing the Mullen Fire burning about 40 miles west of Laramie. The immense blaze in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest…

Funeral services for Doran Erickson

Funeral services for Doran Erickson will take place Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Afton LDS Tabernacle. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary and from 9:30-10:45 a.m….

Funeral services for Wade Harmon

Funeral services for Wade Harmon will take place on Wednesday, October 7, at 12 noon in the Afton 1st Ward (Tabernacle) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A viewing will take place Tuesday, October 6, from 6-8…

Diversity and inclusion in literature

◆ Many authors have published standout books that help readers better understand different viewpoints and cultures. By Melissa Haderlie Branch Manager, Star Valley Branch Library Being able to recognize one’s own self in literature is important. Not everyone comes from…

Public comments sought on proposed state park fee increase

◆ Comments deadline is November 14. Provided by Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources The Wyoming Division of State Parks is accepting public comment through November 14, on proposed fee increases expected to go into effect January 1, 2021. The…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “One Way Tripping” by C.C.Vísí

A song from a fairly unknown pop artist is up for vote during today’s Kick It or Keep It on the SVI Radio Network. “One Way Tripping” by C.C.Vísí will be added to the Swift 98 library if it is…

St. John’s and Star Valley Health address increase in COVID-19 cases

This is a press release from Star Valley Health It has come to our attention that Teton County has seen a tremendous jump in COVID-19 patients and that their hospital, St. John’s Health, is treating six people for the coronavirus….

Friday Night Recap: Turnovers doom Braves in Powell

Three second-quarter turnovers doomed the Braves’ effort at Panther Stadium on Friday night as they fell to (0-2) in the 3A West after a 28-6 loss at Powell High School. Despite a strong running game early on with Lane Oesch,…