Additional details released in fatal Prater Canyon avalanche
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center released additional details regarding the cause of an avalanche near Star Valley Ranch that claimed the life of a skier from Alpine. The slide occurred shortly before noon in the Prater Canyon area on January 14….
LCSD2 issues statement regarding social media post made by student athlete
Lincoln County School District No. 2 has issued the following statement in regards to a social media post made by one of it’s student athletes over the weekend. “Lincoln County School District #2 and Star Valley High School administration was…
Gov. Gordon proclaims Feb. 1 “Unclaimed Property Day”
• State Treasurer’s Office has more than $110 million waiting to be claimed CHEYENNE – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is encouraging all residents of the State to take 2 minutes of their time to search www.mycash.wyo.gov and see if they…
Wyoming State Hospital bed shortages continue, report finds
• A national report found Wyoming had the nation’s highest rate of people in jail waiting to get care at the state hospital. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A new survey highlights Wyoming’s continued struggle to provide beds for patients…
Ambitious array of projects could extend lifespan of state’s legacy industries
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Wyoming Energy Authority is pulling out the stops for an ambitious array of projects that could extend the life of the state’s fossil fuel sectors and simultaneously bring new…
Gordon’s education reform program is underway and will seek new districts
• Governor’s RIDE initiative aims to reimagine how Wyoming delivers education with a focus on student-driven learning and bolstered mental health support. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Nine school districts — ranging from Jackson to Upton to Cheyenne —…
Governor emphasizes need for public notices in Wyoming newspapers
By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — Despite the advent of the internet and social media, Wyoming newspapers still serve as an important avenue for public notices — at least according to Governor Mark…
Nearly 40 SVHS music students represent SVHS at All-State
• Several students were selected for more than one All-State ensemble. Qualifying music students from Star Valley High School traveled to Kelly Walsh High School in Casper to participate in the Wyoming All-State Music Festival January 15-17. Musicians spent two…
Greys River Collaborative looks at program to include Lincoln County
• Collaborative works with SV/Lincoln conservation districts. The work of the Greys River Collaborative could be expanding in 2024. Chuck Butterfield, overseeing the program, said it is designed to assist the Bridger-Teton National Forest with specific projects. He has been…
Wyoming rejects USDA food-assistance program, but advocates say more help is needed
• State education boss says Wyoming’s current summer lunch program suffices. Food-assistance organizations don’t see it that way. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Wyoming is one of 15 states to opt out of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program…