Medical marijuana report bill moves out of committee
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A second Wyoming bill related to marijuana advanced out of the House Judiciary on Thursday after a 6-3 vote. Public comment for House Bill 82, which would authorize funding…
Bowling Pro-Am to raise funds for area rollers.
◆ Junior National Gold Tournament takes place in Indianapolis. Those looking to not only have some fun but also aid a group of area youth in getting to a national competition should consider dusting off their bowling shoes and heading…
Star Valley’s own virtuoso
◆ Renowned violinist, Marie Rhines, follows heart and brings music magic to Wyoming. World renowned violinist Marie Rhines has a simple philosophy: “Aim for the hardest thing you can do, then just do it.” God will do His part and…
I-80 tolling bill gains initial support from Senate
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill that would set in motion a long-term plan to set up a tolling program for Interstate 80 gained initial approval from the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday…
Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Wyoming Minuteman Supply
◆ ‘Biggest little sporting goods store’ in Star Valley. “The biggest little sporting goods store you’ve ever walked into.” That apt description of Wyoming Minuteman Supply sums up the eight-year-old business in Thayne that draws not only hunters and fisherman…
Etna Coalition organizes, meets to discuss housing proposal
A group of over 50 people met at the Etna Civic Center Thursday evening, March 11 to discuss a proposed tiny-home development project and RV dealership/150 unit RV park near Etna. Area residents, Mitch and Margo Knutson, organized the meeting…
Etna students fundraise and donate money to support local health care providers
Students from Etna Elementary’s student council led the school in a random-acts-of-kindness fundraiser during the month of February––and donated the proceeds of over $500 to Star Valley Health Care Foundation this week. Students and staff at Etna were given the…
Budget proposals finalized in House, Senate
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After two days without meeting due to the historic winter storm that hit southeast Wyoming last weekend, state lawmakers will return to the Capitol Wednesday with a divide…
Mask order extended in Teton County until April 16
JACKSON (WNE) – Jackson Hole residents and visitors will have to keep covering their noses and mouths as a COVID-19 prevention measure through mid-April. Though Wyoming’s statewide mask mandate ended Tuesday, Teton County has been approved for a local mask…
Uinta County Opens COVID Vaccines to Anyone Age 18 and Older
Uinta County Public Health announced Tuesday, March 16, that COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to anyone in the county 18 years of age or older. The announcement comes on the first day that Wyoming’s mask mandate was no longer in…