Woman taken into custody after high speed chase from Kemmerer to Cokeville
Police have arrested a woman after a high speed chase that began in Kemmerer and ended on Highway 89 roughly 10 miles north of Cokeville. Chief Mike Kahre with the Kemmerer Police Department said the incident started about 8:20 a.m….
Third Annual Ride for Clyde Junior Rodeo happening October 1 as benefit
◆ Registration to ride opens and closes this week. This year’s event is at Cokeville Rodeo Grounds. Rodeo fans throughout Lincoln County are gathering in Cokeville, Saturday, October 1 for the late-season, Third Annual Junior Rodeo, Ride for Clyde. Events…
EPA will hold hearing on Afton Spring September 27
◆ Public comment opened September 1; Public meeting September 27. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing in Afton on the community’s municipal water source, the Intermittent Spring Tuesday, September 27, from 6 to 9:30 p.m….
Prison recommended for man in brass knuckle assault
GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man accused of punching another man with brass knuckles and later attacking two police officers may see up to 12 years in prison. Jason David Sieler, 47, pleaded guilty Sept. 2 to aggravated assault and…
WYDOT reminds motorists to sign up for winter travel authorization program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2022-2023 winter season. Through W-TAP, drivers can apply to receive authorization to travel…
Prescribed Fire in the Upper Gros Ventre Drainage
The Jackson Range District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be conducting a prescribed fire in the Upper Gros Ventre River Drainage. Up to 557-acres will be targeted for aspen regeneration, benefitting a variety of wildlife. Ignitions and mop-up operations…
Country Music legend Tracy Byrd coming to Afton in concert Friday night
◆ Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music beginning at 7:30. Country music legend, Tracy Byrd, is coming to Afton in concert at the Star Valley High School auditorium on Friday, September 16. Doors open at 6:30 and the music…
Ford Theatre receives new, state-of- the-art sound and lighting systems
◆ SRAS plans to unveil the new systems at the Wayne Worthen concert on September 17, and the opera, “Tosca” on September 24. Salt River Arts Society (SRAS) and Star Valley Arts Council have collaborated to generate funding and labor…
United Way of Southwest Wyoming seeks grant applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
◆ Public or private voluntary agencies are urgently encouraged to apply. Deadline is September 21. Provided By United Way of Southwest Wyoming Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in Lincoln County are urged to apply…
Hageman declines to debate GreyBull
CHEYENNE (WNE) —Republican U.S. House of Representatives primary winner Harriet Hageman has declined an invitation to debate Democratic contender Lynnette GreyBull next month. WyomingPBS confirmed Monday that officials had provided two dates in October for Hageman to participate in the…