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Month: August 2023

Photo Gallery: Lincoln County Fair Endurocross

There were thrills, spills and a couple of chills as riders tried to solve the Endurocross course at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Monday night. Here are a few shots of the evening. (Photos by Dahl Erickson)

Driver kills mountain lion on Moose-Wilson Road

JACKSON (WNE) — A vehicle hit and killed a mountain lion Thursday evening on the Moose-Wilson Road, a fatal strike that follows a series of other deadly encounters between cars and animals in Jackson Hole. A motorist struck the roughly…

State adds roughly $68M in K-12 funding so far this year

By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Energy production has padded Wyoming’s school coffers as students and teachers prepare to head back to school later this month. Wyoming has added an extra roughly $68 million in…

WSGS Debuts Interactive Mineral Resources of Wyoming Map

Wyoming is rich with minerals. The state has abundant energy minerals, such as coal and uranium; industrial minerals, like bentonite, trona, and gypsum; as well as critical minerals, metals, and gemstones. The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has developed a…

Man injured in grizzly attack near Dubois

Yet another encounter between a man and a grizzly bear took place over the weekend. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF) stated via a news release that on August 5, a “man sustained injuries when he encountered a single…

Interviews

Aug. 8: Jessie Leigh, Lincoln County Fair Performer

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Interviews

Aug. 7: Tim Knecht, local musician

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2023 Lincoln County Fair Schedule

After kicking things off on Saturday with the parade, the car show and The Vocalist, the Lincoln County Fair continues all this week with some amazing acts and features. Here’s a look at the schedules so you don’t miss anything!…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” be Drew Baldridge

A song released over two years ago is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” by Drew Baldridge would be added to The Spur’s playlist if voted to be kept.  The song was…

(Photo Gallery) – 2023 Vocalist Singing Competition

It was another amazing field of talented performers that took the stage for the 2023 version of The Vocalist. Audience members both at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds and watching online were treated to 12 different songs from the competitors plus…