Coal tax losses in Lincoln County top $1.2 million
Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield released a report at the end of the year summarizing the first losses associated with the shutdown of the coal power plant in Kemmerer. “Financially, this has caused a loss in coal sales in the…
Students win award for film on missing, murdered indigenous people
By Chris Aadland Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange FORT WASHAKIE — What started out as a summer opportunity for students to learn about filmmaking has turned into awards, increased awareness and future projects. A handful of students at Fort…
Local elementary student donates funds for LCSD2 autism library
◆ Check for $268 presented to Superintendent Matt Erickson. By Nathan Wescott LCSD2 Special Services Director Gus Hepworth, a fourth grader from Osmond Elementary School, presented a donation of $268 to Superintendent Matt Erickson for the purpose of adding books…
WWCC president plans listening session for Star Valley
◆ Dr. Kim Dale will be in Star Valley on January 15. Western Wyoming Community College’s new President, Dr. Kim Dale, will meet with community members on Wednesday, January 15 from 6-7 p.m. at the Lincoln County School District 2…
Extension researchers test ancient grains development in Wyoming
◆ Rising consumer interest in niche foods has farmers and scientists taking a new look at these grains. UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Here’s how one University of Wyoming Extension educator surveying malting barley markets in the Big…
Work continues on the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project
◆ Biologists anticipate deer will weather winter well. Wildlife managers remain actively involved in the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Project. Now in its sixth year, the project is designed to monitor and track one of the largest mule deer herds…
Cowboys Drop Heartbreaker to Utah Valley, 69-67
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Dec. 18, 2019) – The Cowboys erased an eight-point deficit in the second half, but a late miscue proved costly in a 68-67 loss to Utah Valley on Wednesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. Wyoming’s bench added…
Pedigree Stage Stop Race rolls through Alpine on February
Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers are pleased to announce the 2020 race schedule and total possible payout of $165,000 in prize money. The “Wyoming Stage Stop” enters its 25th year January 31, 2020 in Jackson, Wyoming. To kick-off the event,…
A bit of good news coming out of energy talks in South Lincoln County
◆ Exxon looking to get on the Carbon Capture bandwagon. A meeting with Exxon/Mobil held in Kemmerer on Thursday, December 12 has resulted in some good news, according to Kemmerer Administrator Brian Muir. “Pam Heatherington, the Exxon/Mobil Asset Manager, was…
Yellowstone’s winter season starts December 15, 2019
The following is a news release from the National Park Service At 8 a.m. Sunday, December 15, roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for travel by snowcoaches and snowmobiles. Winter is here! Visitors will be able to…