Governor Gordon Brokers Deal to Keep Jim Bridger Power Plant Open
Agreement opens door to carbon capture units in Wyoming CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced today that an agreement has been reached with PacifiCorp and the State of Wyoming to keep Unit 2 of the Jim Bridger power plant operational…
Erickson plays Carnegie Hall with global youth symphonic orchestra
◆ She is extremely grateful to all the people behind the scenes who made her experience possible. Adolescents who shoot for the moon seem rare in our world today. They watch it, think about it and maybe even begin the…
Independent Obituaries: February 16, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the February 16, 2022 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Carrie Betty Bagley Frome was…
Yellowstone to improve telecommunications systems in developed areas
The National Park Service (NPS) signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to improve telecommunications systems in the developed areas of Yellowstone National Park. The FONSI was approved in 2021. Although the environmental review…
Cowboys enter Rankings at No. 22 In Associated Press Poll
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 14, 2022) – The Wyoming Cowboy basketball team made their way into the Associated Press rankings on Monday coming in at No. 22. It marked the first time since Jan. 12, 2015 that the Cowboys have been…
Wyoming Legislative website provides up-to-date information on 2022 Budget Session
Cheyenne – Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2022 Budget Session. The web address is www.wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through the legislative…
Ike Leads Pokes to Road Win at San Jose State, 74-52
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Wyoming Cowboys (21-3 overall, 10-1 MW) held San Jose State to 29.8 percent from the field and Graham Ike recorded a double-double with 25 points and 18 rebounds to…
Idaho Water Supply Committee: Record-dry January, drought outlook ‘grim’
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – After a near “perfect” start to the season, officials with the Idaho Water Supply Committee said a record-dry January and dry forecasts are not ideal for the widespread…
Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature and Commission Meeting
◆ Veterans from throughout Wyoming are invited to attend. Provided by the Wyoming Military Department – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Military personnel, veterans, and their families are invited to participate in Veterans and Military Day at the legislature on Feb. 15….
Governor Gordon to recognize Wyoming 2-1-1 Day with proclamation signing
◆ 2-1-1 offers access to non-emergency health and human services information and referrals. CHEYENNE, Wyo — Wyoming 2-1-1 will join 2-1-1 organizations across the United States in recognizing and celebrating 2-1-1 Day on February 11, 2022. Governor Gordon will then…