Red tape delays hemp planting
By Nick Reynolds, Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — This winter, lawmakers voted to allow hemp in Wyoming, hoping the crop will become a boon for the state’s agricultural industry. But farmers will have to wait at least…
Laramie man arrested for 2018 murder
By Daniel Bendtsen, Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — After what the Laramie Police Department described as a “lengthy and intensive investigation,” a 24-year-old Laramie man was arrested for the killing of a woman in March 2018. Artem…
Contura winning bidder for Blackjewel’s Wyoming mines
By Greg Johnson, Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Nearly 600 Blackjewel LLC coal workers in Wyoming and West Virginia may see a monthlong forced layoff end soon after the company has agreed to sell a trio…
Meet the acts under the Big Top of the 2019 Lincoln County Fair
The 2019 Lincoln County Fair has an entertainment packed schedule with grandstand events each evening and a variety of acts taking place throughout the day under the big top. All acts under the big top have free admission and will…
SVI preview for BYU, Wyoming and Utah State
It’s here. Praise be to whatever higher power you pray to, football is back both professionally and collegiately with training camps, preseason games and Fall practice all getting underway. As a sports writer in Star Valley, we live in a…
Turning Point seeking volunteers for Afton location
Turning Point, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients. “Volunteering can be all types…
Driver identified in fatal accident near Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine
*Update courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com* Police have released the name of the driver from the fatal crash at Smokey Canyon Mine on Aug. 2. Brandon Astle, 39, of Rigby died as a result of injuries sustained when the 1982 Peterbilt refueling…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Approves Natural Gas Development on Existing Leases in the Wyoming Range
*The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Big Piney, Wyo., August 1, 2019 – Big Piney District Ranger, Don Kranendonk, has signed the Final Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Riley Ridge…
Idaho Falls drug bust nets meth and LSD
*The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office On July 31st, 2019, at approximately 9:10am, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit, served a search warrant on a residence in the…
Star Valley’s Moore among those announced as Wyoming Track & Field additions
LARAMIE, Wyo. (August 1, 2019) – Wyoming head track & field coach Bryan Berryhill announced 12 additions to the 2019-20 track & field rosters on Thursday. The signees add talent and depth to each event group, with 10 Cowboys and…