Osmond and Afton Elementary schools set to expand
Contracts have been signed for classroom additions to the Afton and Osmond Elementary schools. Both schools have shown significant student growth in recent years as the population increases in Star Valley. Acknowledging construction supply challenges, Lincoln County School District No….
Star Valley Half Marathon: Run for a Cause
◆ After losing a loved one, the Kunz family started a half marathon to help other families through difficulties. By Breanna Call SVI Media On October 10, 2009, Jeremy Kunz was tragically killed by a drunk driver. This devastating loss…
County Assessor: “substantial increases” coming for area property tax
◆ Most sales coming from out-of-state purchases. Property sales in north Lincoln County have been setting new records in the past year. “We have had more sales, than in the 32 years that I have been in this office,” Lincoln…
Man dies after high-speed chase
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 66-year-old man died Thursday afternoon following a high-speed pursuit that crossed from Wyoming into northern Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol said. At about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, the Colorado State Patrol began pursuing the vehicle, which was…
Skier rescued off Mount Owen
JACKSON (WNE) — A backcountry skier who spent the night on the East Prong of Mount Owen was rescued by helicopter Friday morning in a short-haul operation by Grand Teton National Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue. The…
Deputy shot, suspect killed after robbery at LCCC
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A sheriff’s deputy is in the hospital and a suspect has been killed following a call to the authorities about an alleged robbery of a student at Laramie County Community College, local officials said Saturday night. Earlier…
Biden moves on gas prices met with Wyo. skepticism
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — President Joe Biden’s latest moves to try to tamp down surging prices for gasoline were generally met with skepticism here in Wyoming. The wholesale market for oil also…
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission elects Roberts
◆ Cody meeting approves budgets, crossings in Kemmerer area reviewed. By Sara DiRienzo WGFD The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week in Cody for its March meeting. The Commission elected Ken Roberts, representing District #3 — Uinta, Lincoln,…
Money for nontraditional students not immediately available
By Carrie Haderlie Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Although the framework for a new scholarship program for nontraditional students in Wyoming is now in place, no awards will be made until the state’s endowment fund reaches $50…
Session sees some wins for blockchain
By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — This past session of the Legislature was a mostly productive time for Wyoming’s burgeoning digital money industry. These organizations use massive amounts of computing power – along with…