Former Star Valley Resident Promoted to Sergeant First Class in National Guard
A former Star Valley resident was recently promoted in the Idaho Army National Guard. Raleigh Scott was promoted to Sergeant First Class on Friday, February 7 in Preston, Idaho. Scott has served in the National Guard for eleven years with…
Star Valley Search & Rescue looking for pair of overdue snowmobilers
UPDATE: Captain Brian Andrews said that the Snowmobilers “have been located and are doing good.” More details will be released as they become available. ORIGINAL: The Star Valley Search and Rescue is in the Greys River area this morning continuing…
Wyoming and Cal Announce Home-and-Home Football Series
Laramie, Wyo. (Feb. 11, 2020) — The University of Wyoming and University of California (Berkeley) athletics departments announced on Tuesday a future home-and-home football series. Wyoming will travel to Berkeley, Calif., on Sept. 2, 2028. Cal will play in Laramie,…
2020 Legislative Sessions begins
◆ Leadership says they are moving forward with an eye on the future. Leadership from the Wyoming House of Representatives and the Wyoming Senate kicked-off the 2020 Budget Session on Monday, February 10 with a press conference. The press conference…
Latter-day Saints provide equipment to hospital in Shanghai
As concerns regarding the respiratory illness coronavirus continue to rise, Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inquired of his longtime friends in China as to what might be needed. Through these efforts, the…
Woman swims to safety after crashing into icy river
* This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SWAN VALLEY — A woman is recovering after driving into a frigid river Tuesday morning near Swan Valley. The driver was in the eastbound lanes of US Highway…
Two men charged in fight at Jackson Hole Airport
JACKSON (WNE) — Two Connecticut men waiting for a delayed flight at Jackson Hole Airport were hauled off in handcuffs Saturday afternoon after an incident that one of them described as a “ridiculous” misunderstanding. The Jackson Police Department responded at…
Medicaid expansion dies again
• Legislators defeat bill before it can be debated in committee By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Hours into the start of the 2020 legislative session, the Wyoming House killed a bill Monday that would’ve…
Bill would take away UW’s gun rules
• Legislation would nullify court case, allow concealed carry at athletic events By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — At least 14 legislators are backing a bill that would prevent the University of Wyoming from regulating…