Legislative Joint Agriculture Committee meeting set for SV
———————- ◆ Meetings set to begin Thursday, August 27. The Legislative Joint Agriculture Committee will meet in Star Valley this week. According to Representative Evan Simpson, the committee meeting provides “a rare opportunity.” “The meeting will be held both remotely…
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 7.1% in July 2020
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 7.6% in June to 7.1% in July. Wyoming’s unemployment rate peaked at 9.6% in April and has…
Bus accident on first day of school
——————- The Afton Police Department responded to a car accident at the intersection of West Second Avenue and South Washington on Tuesday afternoon, August 25. The accident involved a passenger vehicle with two juveniles in it and a school bus….
Jackson resident dies in sweeper accident
On August 24, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 13 on Wyoming 22 west of Jackson, Wyoming. At 2:09 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a crash in the parking pullout at this location. The driver of…
Women in Wyoming agriculture recognized during State Fair
—————————– ◆ 19 women honored. Provided by the UW Cooperative Extension Nineteen Wyoming women were honored for their contributions to the state’s agriculture with Heart of Agriculture awards during a special program Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Wyoming State Fair…
Food services in LCSD2 go above and beyond to provide school lunch
◆ Schools prepped to meet student lunch demand. Sue Helm loves going to the grocery store. Not because she likes to shop. As Food Services Director for Lincoln County School District 2, she does plenty of that – and more….
Superintendent Matt Erickson welcomes students and staff back to school
◆ Erickson asking everyone to choose an attitude of positive learning. Superintendent Matt Erickson is calling for a rally – of sorts. Not one with cheerleaders and a school pep band. But of broad community support in unprecedented times. “We’re…
LCSD2 welcomes 17 news teachers to its ranks for the 2020 Academic Year
————– ◆ New teachers have been attending trainings and district orientation this month. Lincoln County School District 2 has welcomed 17 new teachers to the ranks this fall. Each new teacher brings fresh creativity and skill to the district, with…
Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested on Stalking Charges
On August 21st 2020 a Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper was arrested on several misdemeanor charges for stalking by the Cheyenne Police Department. The Trooper has been identified as Andrew Kelly and is stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is currently an…
Cokeville and Jackson Hole Receive AARP Grant Funds
—————– CHEYENNE – Today, AARP announced awardees for its 2020 AARP Community Challenge grant program, with entities in Jackson and Cokeville, Wyoming receiving grants totalling over $35,000. The Jackson Hole Land Trust was awarded a $10,250 grant from AARP to…