(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…
(Photo Gallery) – 2023 Lincoln County Fair Parade
From pooper-scoopers to a U.S. Senator, the parade had it all as the entries made their way both south and north on Afton’s Main Street. Here are a few shots from the day.
(Photo Gallery) – Kickin’ Klassics Car Show
The Kickin’ Klassics Car Show marked the beginning of the 2023 Lincoln County Fair on Saturday morning August 5. Here area. few shots of the cool cars in attendance.
Be proactive with protecting your personal information
While there are always scammers out there trying to get your personal information using old methods, others use more subtle ideas. Here is two from CyberWyoming.org. Is it really a PDF? A PDF or Portable Data File, has become a…
Crews hopeful to start 4th Ave. paving next week
Daily traffic has had to make some minor adjustments in the last several days as crews work to replace the asphalt on 4th Avenue in Afton near the Maverik convenience store and extending east. “They are replacing the road from…
New grand funds will help WWCC start new program offerings
Western Wyoming Community College has been awarded over $2.6 million dollars through round 2 of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) grant. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, Governor Gordon launched WIP in 2021 to modernize and focus Wyoming’s…
Fundraiser organized for local teen
• Thumbs Up for Traeson now on GoFundMe.com. On July 18, 2023 the Finch family received one of those calls we all hope that we never receive. Their son, Traeson was on his way back from work for his brother’s…
UW’s Gibbs and Bertagnole named to pre-season watch lists
A pair of Wyoming Cowboy Football players were named to pre-season watch lists to open up the month of August. The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced on Tuesday the Preseason Watch List for the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy. …
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.1% in June 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.3% in May to 3.1% in June. Wyoming’s unemployment rate is slightly lower than its June 2022…
Public comments now being accepted for proposed Astoria Bridge Replacement
The Snake River Sporting Club Improvement and Service District is looking to replace the existing damaged bridge with a new two-lane bridge. The bridge is located approximately three miles southwest of Hoback Junction of U.S. Highway 89. The new bridge…