Memorial service for George Kennington
Memorial services for George Kennington will take place on Saturday July 30, 2022 with visitation taking place from 11-11:55 at the Grover LDS Ward Chapel. A visitation will also take place on Friday July 29, 2022 from 6-8 pm at…
Yellowstone raises fire danger to high
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park joined its public land neighbors to the south in announcing that its fire danger level is now “high.” There are no active wildland fires in the park, a news release said. The announcement came…
Firearms manufacturer KelTec expanding operations to Rock Springs
Firearms maker KelTec is growing past its South Florida roots, announcing this week an expansion to Wyoming that could bring 250 new jobs to the Cowboy State. KelTec on Wednesday disclosed the acquisition of a 33,000 sq. ft. facility in…
Kemmerer man arrested after crime spree involving crashes, arson, vehicle theft and gunshots
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – By Nate Sunderland, EastIdahoNews.com RUPERT — Idaho State Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that involves arson, vehicle theft, gunshots and more crashes. The incident began around 6:30…
Berean Bible Fellowship brings Handbell Choir in concert this week
◆ Two Concerts and a workshop are on the schedule at the Ford Theatre. Berean Bible Fellowship has invited The Handbell Choir from Parkway Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri to Star Valley to present two concerts and a music…
Lady Braves Volleyball competes at UVU Camp
◆ Team looking to build around four returning seniors. The Star Valley High School Lady Braves Volleyball team recently spent time in Orem, Utah as they competed in the Utah Valley University Camp. Coach Brian Toomer spoke about their efforts….
High-altitude balloon over Laramie sparks an online buzz
LARAMIE (WNE) — Accounts of people looking up at the sky and seeing a spaceship flying high above might seem like a chapter out of a science fiction novel or, since the weekend, just another day in Laramie. The object…
$800K jackpot won at Evanston’s Horse Palace
EVANSTON (WNE) – A player hit it big with a $798,549 jackpot on Sunday, July 17, at the Evanston Horse Palace. The Evanston Horse Palace player, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the massive jackpot Sunday evening while playing…
Suicide Prevention Lifeline has New Number
◆ 988 will handle mental health emergencies nationwide. A new number for mental health emergencies went on- line last week, and service will be more localized to Wyoming residents according to Governor Mark Gordon. “Wyoming citizens experiencing a mental health…
Nichols wins 1st in MSSA National Finals Novice Division
◆ Other locals place well in nation’s top stockdog competition. A local handler won first place in the Novice Division of the Mountain States Stockdog National Finals, held July 11-16 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Bryan Nichols and his dog…