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Extra releases from Flaming Gorge suspended

By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Bureau of Reclamation suspended extra “drought response” releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir Tuesday at the request of Wyoming and the other three Upper Colorado River Basin states. The reservoir, which straddles the Wyoming-Utah border, was…

Agencies investigating pronghorn die-off south of Pinedale

PINEDALE (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory are collaboratively investigating a “rare disease outbreak” in pronghorn in western Wyoming. About 200 pronghorn antelope have died since mid-February, mainly near the southern end…

Cowgirls Set for Mountain West Championship Showdown with No. 21 UNLV

• Wyoming seeking its second MW Tournament title in three seasons For the third time in program history, the Wyoming Cowgirls will play for a Mountain West Tournament title Wednesday night at 8 p.m., Mountain Time. The second-seeded Cowgirls will…

House kills proposed ‘bonus point’ system for moose, sheep hunts

By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — After receiving support in the Senate and multiple committees, a bill that would have made significant changes to the preference point system for hunting moose and bighorn sheep died…

Date for Montpelier Idaho Temple groundbreaking announced

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the groundbreaking date for the Montpelier Idaho Temple. Montpelier Idaho Temple Groundbreaking The groundbreaking ceremony for the Montpelier Idaho Temple takes place on June 17, 2023….

Lawmakers see impactful legislation come out of general session

By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the Wyoming Legislature wrapped up its general session Friday, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle said impactful legislation came out of the 37-day gathering. They weighed…

Gordon signs property tax bill

By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In a step that could pave the way for broader changes to Wyoming’s property tax system, Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday gave his signature to a proposed constitutional amendment…

Snowmobiler rescued in Swift Creek Canyon following avalanche

Another snowmobiler is lucky to be alive following an avalanche in the Swift Creek area. Star Valley Search & Rescue said they were called to the area Sunday at about 2:53 p.m. following a snowmobile caused avalanche. The rider was…

Vote for local cat to earn money for Lucky’s Place

A local cat owner has entered their pet into an online voting competition with the hopes of earning money for the Animal Humane Association of Star Valley, also known Lucky’s Place. Precious, the name of the pet cat, is currently…

Greys River District to Host Community Meeting

Find out more about Star Valley RX Project Afton Wyo., March 6, 2023 – The Greys River Ranger District is holding a community meeting at 5pm, on March 15th, at the Afton Civic Center (416 S. Washington St Afton, WY…