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…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 26, 2019
Man sentenced to up to 100 years on sexual assault conviction WORLAND – Former Worland man Jason Miller received a sentence of 50 to 100 years imprisonment following a sentencing hearing in the Fifth Judicial District Court in Worland on…
(Video) – Health Topics: Troy Bailey
*Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Troy Bailey is a Dietician with Star Valley Health and he spoke with SVI previously about some of the options available to patrons.
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…
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…
Lawmakers skeptical of suicide hotline request
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is the only state in America that doesn’t have a local affiliate to the national suicide prevention hotline, and lawmakers were skeptical Monday of a $1 million request…
Community colleges seek $30 million
By Kevin Killough Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Wyoming’s community colleges are hoping to get $30 million in state funding to support their operations, which was proposed to Gov. Mark Gordon but not included in his budget….
Education Spotlight: helping students give their best effort
◆ Shane Williams works to make every child feel successful. Shane Williams, who currently teaches at SVMS, is in his 28th year of teaching Math in LCSD No. 2 and enjoys helping students to understand the mathematical procedures that many…
Local 4H program is launching its 2019-2020 season
◆ Youth program seeking leaders and members. Lincoln County 4-H is launching the 2019-2020 Season and is looking for new leadership and new membership. “I am excited for a new year,” said Shar Perry, Lincoln County 4-H Youth Educator. “I…