Katelyn Mitchem Announced as Mountain West Female Scholar Athlete of Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Katelyn Mitchem was selected as the 2022-23 Mountain West Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Year as announced by the conference on Thursday August 3rd. Established by the Mountain West Joint Council in 1999, the MW…
Crown of Service: Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Royalty serve throughout the summer.
The 2023 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Royalty consists of four young women who have committed to represent Lincoln County at the County Fair August 6-12 and at various events throughout the county this summer. Louie Johnson is serving as…
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today about the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. “Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is currently hospitalized for observation and treatment…
Star Trail restoration work underway east of Afton
Six people from various locations throughout the United States gathered on Star Hill east of Afton this past week to build a walking trail. They are part of a Star Hill restoration project the Town of Afton is coordinating with…
Meet Chris Petersen: 2023 Vocalist Celebrity Judge
The Vocalist, the largest singing competition in the Rocky Mountains, returns to the Lincoln County Fair in Afton, Wyoming on it’s opening day Saturday, August 3. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 7:00. The show will…
One22 annual report points to increase in need for rent assistance
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — With the recent release of One22’s annual report, the nonprofit organization is heeding eye-raising new data that points to critical housing insecurities that have not abated since the…
Qualities To Look For in Your Next Camping Tent
Ensure a comfortable and hassle-free outdoor adventure with the right camping tent. Learn about the essential qualities to look for when shopping for one.
Judge: Sweetwater County lawsuit likely fails to show broad parental rights violations
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Sweetwater County parents suing a southern Wyoming school district for allegedly concealing their child’s gender identity and contributing to their child’s “social transitioning” have updated their lawsuit after…
FBI helps identify area where missing Wyoming woman’s cell phone lost signal
CASPER (WNE) — The Wyoming branch of the FBI was able to help approximate where Breanna Mitchell’s cellphone last had signal, but the Washakie County woman remained missing on Monday. This information doesn’t give exact locations, so the search area…
Funeral service for Lester Hopkins
Funeral services for Lester Hopkins will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11 am at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A viewing will take place from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to the service.