Fun Run celebrates its 41st year on Independence Day 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019 will see the 41st annual KVSI 101.7 Fun Run. “It is 8.6 miles from the radio station to our stopping point in Paris,” said Lisa Hillier of KVSI. “The majority of our participants are people who…
Wyoming News Briefs: June 26, 2019
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Antler company owner pleads guilty to illegally taking antlers JACKSON (WNE) — A former Jackson resident and antler-dealing businessman has been prosecuted…
Lummis Files for Possible Run for Enzi’s Senate Seat
By Steve Knight Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday filed information with the Federal Election Commission that could be a precursor to a run for retiring Sen. Mike Enzi’s…
NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, June 20, 2019
Capitol committee approves $2 million expense CHEYENNE (WNE) — The committee overseeing the Capitol Square Project has approved the use of just over $2 million worth of a contingency fund set aside by the 2019 Legislature to complete three areas…
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Yellowstone superintendent credited with saving man’s life JACKSON (WNE) — Mike Pence was singing Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly’s praises in a speech delivered to 100-some colleagues last week when he squeezed in a remark that earned some perplexed looks. The…
21-year old Malad man identified as Teton River drowning victim
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. By Nate Sunderland Authorities are still searching for the body of a missing man who drowned in the Teton River near Monkey Rock. Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries tells…
PacifiCorp, Sheep Company Face Off Over Power Line Route
By Dean Michael Rawlins Times Via Wyoming News Exchange RAWLINS — PacifiCorp’s plan to run more than 1,000 miles of power line through Wyoming and Idaho has landed the company in Carbon County District Court over disputes with a…
Champion Crowned at 71st CNFR in Front of Capacity Crowd
CASPER, Wyoming (June 15, 2019) — The 71st annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) crowned 2019 individual, all-around and team champions during the final round of competition Saturday at the Casper Events Center. In the nine individual events and in…
Wyoming’s Todd Fornstrom Testifies Before the Senate on Waters of the U.S. Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed Todd Fornstrom, president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, to the committee. Fornstrom was testifying before the committee at…
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Stakeholders update Sheridan council on local air service SHERIDAN (WNE) — Representatives from the Sheridan and Johnson counties Critical Air Service Team told Sheridan City Council Monday that while the short-term outlook for local air service is positive, its long-term future…