School district approves girls’ wrestling program
LOVELL (WNE) — Big Horn County School District No. 1 followed the Lovell school district’s footsteps Monday, also approving a girls wrestling program in their regular school board meeting. Female students are currently able to wrestle, but the sport is still…
Wyoming still most hesitant state for vaccination
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming remains the most vaccine hesitant state in the nation, according to the latest numbers from U.S. Census Bureau polling. Wyoming children ages 12 to 17 now fall into…
Police need help tracking down wallet thieves
The following story comes from EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS — Police say thieves are targeting unsuspecting shoppers at local stores. The Idaho Falls Police Department said in a news release Wednesday that a person…
Oct. 21: U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis
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3.4 magnitude Earthquake detected approximately 15 kilometers from Georgetown, Idaho
According to earthquake.usgs.gov, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake took place at 8:38 p.m. on October 20, at a depth of five kilometers. The location of the quake was approximately 15 kilometers East by Northeast of Georgetown, Idaho. Star Valley residents reported…
Independent Obituaries: October 20, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the October 20, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dylan Michael Prosser, 29, of…
Poll: Medicaid expansion popular
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A new poll commissioned by four nonprofits shows significant support for Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming, a government health insurance assistance program for those who can’t afford insurance and aren’t offered…
School Board Tackles Redistricting
Following 2020 census, LCSD2 trustees consider two proposals The seven member Board of Trustees for Lincoln County School District #2 has discussed redistricting over the last few months, with a decision needed before the end of the year regarding various…
Cowboys picked to finish tied for eighth in Mountain West Pre-season Poll
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Oct. 20, 2021) – The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team has been picked to finish tied for eighth in the Mountain West, as the conference announced its 2021-22 preseason media poll and all-conference team today prior to…