Rural component of infrastructure plan may benefit Wyoming
The rural component of President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan could benefit Wyoming and rural areas in other states by providing ways to improve transportation and other services. The Trump Administration outlined principles for its infrastructure plan Monday, which contains a…
Accident involving pregnant woman slows traffic near Thayne
Photo of the accident posted to Facebook. Credit Kristina Cannon Traffic was slowed on U.S. Highway 89 on Monday evening following a two-vehicle accident two miles north of Thayne. The accident took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. February 12. According…
Afton Challenge Hillclimb postponed due to “poor riding conditions”.
One of the most anticipated stops on the Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) circuit, the Afton Challenge Hillclimb event held annually near Grover is in danger of being cancelled. The event was scheduled to begin this Thursday, February 15…
Thompson and the Mustangs headed to NJCAA Nationals
Former SVHS state champion wrestler, Jake Thompson, earned a wild card draw to the NJCAA Nationals in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Saturday. Thompson is a member of the Western Wyoming Community College wrestling team which is ranked fourth in the…
Ed Murray resigns as Wyoming Secretary of State
Wyoming Sec of State Ed Murray resigned Friday afternoon. Republican State Sen. Leland Christiansen and Democrat State Rep. James Byrd have announced their candidacies for the office. Murray has been accused of two separate incidents since December which caused him…
Application period open for LCSD #2 superintendent
LCSD2 officially opened the application period for district superintendent during the Feb. 8 meeting of the school board. Applications will be accepted from administrators with the school district through Tuesday, Feb. 20. Interviews with candidates will take place Feb. 27….
Financial expert: 3 things to know about Monday’s market dip
Carter Williams, KSL.com If you pay attention to the stock market religiously or even infrequently, Monday’s stock market dip likely still grabbed your attention. The Dow Jones Industrial average dropped a record 1,175 points, and that can feel uneasy for…
Dawson signs with UW Football as a 2020 enrollee after serving two-year LDS mission
Just watching the video of Josh Dawson over his high school career, there was little doubt about whether he would play at the next level. It was more a question of where. Now that question is answered as Dawson committed…
The appliances most likely to catch fire in your kitchen
After an emotional episode of “This is Us,” a lot of people are wondering if a crockpot can really catch fire. Firefighters gave tips on what to watch for and how to put a fire out before it gets out of control.