Poll: Medicaid expansion popular
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A new poll commissioned by four nonprofits shows significant support for Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming, a government health insurance assistance program for those who can’t afford insurance and aren’t offered…
School Board Tackles Redistricting
Following 2020 census, LCSD2 trustees consider two proposals The seven member Board of Trustees for Lincoln County School District #2 has discussed redistricting over the last few months, with a decision needed before the end of the year regarding various…
Wyoming Legislature confirms special session on October 26
The following is a proclamation from the Wyoming Legislature website – PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Article 3, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Wyoming authorizes the Wyoming Legislature, upon written request to the presiding officers of each house by…
Bridger-Teton National Forest will burn piles this Fall
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyoming, October 19, 2021—Sufficient winter weather conditions exist to allow fire personnel on the Bridger-Teton National Forest to begin annual slash pile burning. During the summer months, crews…
COVID spikes in state prisons
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Cases of COVID-19 at Wyoming prison facilities have spiked to their highest total since the start of the pandemic. The most recent round of testing found 148 total cases…
Former Vice-President Cheney issues statement on the passing of General Colin Powell
Former Vice President Dick Cheney issued the following statement after learning of the passing of General Colin Powell this morning: “I’m deeply saddened to learn that America has lost a leader and statesman. General Powell had a remarkably distinguished…
Legislation being proposed on creation of special tax districts within county
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says there is legislation being proposed on creating special tax districts within a county to help fund special projects. This will allow communities to set up temporary taxes. He and Representative Scott Heiner proposed this…
Search continues for former Thayne woman, currently missing in AZ
◆ Despite some social media posts, Olivia Crittenden has not been found The search is ongoing for a former Thayne woman who has been missing in Arizona. Olivia Crittenden, 25, is a graduate of Star Valley High School. She went…
Etna North discontinued for the winter months
◆ Highway will be prepared for traffic with stipes delination poles and signage. The Etna North Five Lane project between Etna and Alpine on U.S. Highway 89 in Star Valley is coming to close for the winter months with work…
INL announces activities for Nuclear Science Week
The following is a news release from Idaho National Laboratory. In honor of Nuclear Science Week on Oct. 18-22, Idaho National Laboratory is planning several activities to celebrate the nuclear science industry, to recognize those who work in this field…