Friends for life: Donating kidney gives whole new meaning to friendship between two men
By Jackson Day Douglas Budget Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS (WNE) — Phil Ladwig described getting dialysis as being akin to medieval torture. “If you ever go over to those castles in Europe and go down to the dungeons where…
Lawmakers back off effort to curb impending Wyoming electricity hike
• Even some challenging Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed 29.2% rate hike said the Legislature’s approach would place ratepayers at greater risk. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Lawmakers agreed Wednesday to change course on a raft of legislation that was hastily…
Barrasso asks DOI director to fund parks if government shuts down
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — As the U.S. approaches a possible federal government shutdown, area outfitters, hotels, restaurants and vendors are worrying about the effect on local businesses. About 20% of all traffic heading…
Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Secure the Southern Border
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and their Republican colleagues in introducing the Secure the Border Act of 2023. This legislation will restart construction of a border wall,…
Back in Grand Teton, Grizzly 399 stayed out of trouble while down south
JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole’s most watched bear has returned to Grand Teton National Park with a clean record. In late August, Grizzly 399 left the park, heading south, and crossed onto private property. She spent the better part of…
PHOTO GALLERY: 2023 SVHS Homecoming Parade
The 2023 Star Valley High School Homecoming Parade was held on Afton’s Main Street Thursday evening.
Box H Fundraiser Auction closes Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
The Facebook Auction to benefit the Box H Park in Fairview is down to the final few hours of accepting bids. The auction will close at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. All proceeds from the auction will to towards…
Crash north of Palisades Reservoir claims life of Turnerville man
A two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday, Sept. 21 on US26 north of Palisades Reservoir has claimed the life of a Star Valley resident. In a released statement, Idaho State Police said that the accident took place at 12:08 p.m. near…
City clears the way for Cody temple construction to begin
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — After holding the project in limbo for more than a month, city officials have cleared the way for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to begin building…
Wyoming G&F and Dept. of Ed come together on programs
• G&F points to classroom as ideal setting for the Wyoming programs. The Wyoming Game and Fish teamed up with the Department of Education this week to announce an initiative to take wildlife education into the classrooms of the schools…