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Month: August 2022

Cheney vs. Hageman: Primary election choice for U.S. House seat will have national ramifications

By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — It appears the Republican primary election contest for Wyoming’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is a two-candidate race between incumbent Liz Cheney and top challenger Harriet…

Star Valley Girls and Jackson Boys take ‘Shootout’ team titles

Day Two of the Snake River Shootout wrapped up Thursday, August 11 as teams made their way to Teton County to play the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club. The Lady Braves had the best two-day total stemming off their…

Tips for Staying Organized While Camping

You need more than bravery and ingenuity to have a successful camping trip. Staying organized while camping will help you elevate your experience.

Candidates refine stances as race for education chief narrows

By Sophia Jeremias, WyoFile.com With one candidate dropping out and a faction of Republican support coalescing around another, the race for superintendent of public instruction is sharpening as Aug. 16 primary election approaches. The winning Republican primary candidate will face…

Judge blocks abortion ban

By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —  Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens decided Wednesday that Wyoming’s abortion ban potentially “transgresses” the state Constitution, meriting a halt on its enforcement until a lawsuit challenging the…

Rexburg teens still missing, possible sightings in or near Wyoming

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – By Kaitlyn Hart EastIdahoNews.com REXBURG – Two teens that were reported missing on Tuesday still have not been found. Kayzin Hansen, 14, and Addison Cook, 14, were reported…

Lady Braves leading the pack after first day of Snake River Shootout

Day One of the Snake River Shootout was Wednesday August 10,  as teams played at Star Valley View Golf Course in Afton. The Star Valley girls jumped out in front after the first day led by Jackie Simmons’ score of…

Fire risk reduced to moderate; officials urge diligence

Western Wyo., August 10, 2022 —Teton Interagency Fire managers have adjusted the fire danger rating to moderate for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. A moderate fire danger rating…

In a first for Wyoming, national endorsements shape down-ballot races

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —  Dan Dockstader has been around Wyoming’s political block between his 36 years at the Star Valley Independent, which he publishes, and his 16 years in the Wyoming Legislature,…

Motorcyclist rides off cliff, dies on Teton Pass

JACKSON (WNE) — A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon after his motorcycle went off the cliff on Teton Pass. Roger Davis, 56, was traveling eastbound into Jackson when Wyoming Highway Patrol received the call at 11:44 a.m. Highway patrol said Davis…