A look at 4H programs in Lincoln County
◆ 4H in Lincoln County moving forward despite pandemic By Shaily Harshbarger Lincoln County 4-H Educator We are definitely starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the 4-H world! We are allowed to have face-to-face…
Swinging Bridge road to close for work
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be closing Swinging Bridge Road for two days on June 16 and 17 to conduct some drilling and sample collection to learn about the subsurface conditions. The work will take place from 7:30 a.m….
(Video) – LCSD #2 students are awarded community scholarships
Lincoln County School District #2 presented scholarships from local businesses on Tuesday June 2.
Pair of Douglas residents die in rollover accident near Wright
On June 2, 2020, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 63 on Wyoming 59 south of Wright, Wyoming. Around 8:45 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2002 GMC Yukon was traveling…
Names in the News
Gabrielle Ray of Freedom, has been named to the Eastern New Mexico University Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA…
Governor Gordon opens 2020 RISE Award nominations
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), has opened the 2020 application period for the Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. This new award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by…
Sand barrel array system will be active this weekend
——————— JACKSON, Wyo. – The new “sand barrel array” system to stop runaway vehicles will be active by this weekend on WYO 22 Teton Pass. The “sand barrel array” system is located within the existing catch-net vehicle arrestor system, which…
2020 Alpine Mountain Days Postponed
◆ Event tentatively planned for August 14-16 in Alpine. Monday evening, June 1, the Alpine Mountain Days Planning Committee met to discuss options in regards to the 2020 event. Traditionally held in mid-June, this year Alpine Mountain Days has officially…
Mountain West Board of Directors conclude annual meeting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West Board of Directors (BOD) wrapped up its virtual spring meeting today, during which it took action on several items integral to the business of the Conference and national issues in intercollegiate athletics. The BOD also…
Wyoming coronavirus cases tops 700
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the virus was detected in the state in mid-March went up by one on Tuesday to total 701. The Wyoming Department of Health said one new case was reported in…