Fire danger increases to High for Teton Interagency area
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Western Wyo., September 7, 2021—Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk…
Woman works to establish missing persons database
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In 2019, Desirée Tinoco started a Facebook group after hearing about two men missing in Wyoming, whose cases weren’t getting much coverage. “You see a little kid go missing…
Climber in fatality identified as California resident
JACKSON (WNE) — The climber found dead at the base of the Black Chimney route on Teewinot Mountain has been identified as Hitoshi Onoe, a 42-year old IT engineer who was vacationing in Jackson. A Japanese national, Onoe worked in…
National Museum of Military Vehicles Offers Free Admission on September 11
The following is a release from the National Museum of Military Vehicles – The National Museum of Military Vehicles will join the nation as it honors those who perished or lost loved ones on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11…
Book Review: “Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America’s First Frontier” by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System In order for America to become the great country that we enjoy today, violence was perpetrated that few of us can imagine. Settlers in America fought bloody battles with Great Britain in…
Young woman dies in crash near Swan Valley
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SWAN VALLEY — An Iona woman was killed in a Monday morning crash on US 26 west of Swan Valley. Marie J. Walker, 21, was driving eastbound…
Star Valley Weekend Sports Roundup – Sept. 3-4
The Star Valley High School sports program were all away from home at the varsity ranks and gained some valuable experiences that will hopefully pay dividends as the season progresses. The Cross-Country team competed at the Cardinal Classic in Soda…
Different Tools Every Mountain Climber Needs
If you’re getting ready for a mountain climbing trip, you’ve probably already packed the essentials. But there are certain tools that you’ll want to ensure you have before heading out. Here are some of the different tools every mountain climber…
Education Spotlight: LCSD No. 2 Custodial Staff
◆ Through the summer of 2021, this team cleaned 507,000 square feet. Each fall, when Lincoln County School District No. 2 faculty and students return to school, they find their buildings sparkling clean and in excellent repair. Kindergarten students may…