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Year: 2023

Wyoming receives $347.9M for high-speed internet infrastructure

By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Internet access impacts communication, education, medical care and transportation in essential ways. Currently, 39,215 homes and small businesses in Wyoming lack access to a high-speed internet connection. The…

Christiansen wins Lagoon in June

Cameron Christiansen of Afton is this year’s winner of SVI Media’s Lagoon in June giveaway! Christiansen’s name was drawn out of hundreds of entries from Star Valley, Kemmerer and Montpelier. Cameron (right) and her daughter Anna (left) picked up their…

Star Valley Nature Co-Op serves as an option for families for childcare and outdoor activities

The Star Valley Nature Co-Op is an organization that presents an option for families for childcare, but also a place to get your kids outside doing activities. Organizer Aubrey Ridd says they are running multiple locations between Grover and Smoot…

Photo Gallery: Afton Independence Day Festivities

Photos from Afton’s Independence Day Festivities 2023. Photos taken by Linda Gwyn, Doug Monson and Duke Dance.

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July 3: Violet Sanderson, Swift Creek slide update

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July 3: Melinda Pebbles and Justin Day, Thayne Senior Center

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Locals at meeting voiced opposition to turning Badlands into state park

By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — Valley residents consider the Badlands southeast of Mountain View their own area and were adamant they didn’t want the area turned into a state park or highly advertised…

Rising water level at Flaming Gorge threatens unattended travel trailers

LYMAN (WNE) — If you’re planning to leave your camper or RV for a few days to reserve a good camping spot near the shoreline of Flaming Gorge, beware water levels at the reservoir are currently up over eight feet…

Strike-down of affirmative action will not impact admissions at UW or CSU

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions on Thursday will not impact the admissions processes at either the University of Wyoming or nearby Colorado State University. Though the court declared race…

Three horses euthanized at Wyoming Downs

By Hayden Godfrey Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Three two-year-old horses were euthanized on Saturday, June 17, after falling during races at Wyoming Downs north of Evanston.  Because the injuries happened at different locations on the…