Wyoming sees rise in children without health insurance
By Jeff Victor Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A new report shows the number of children without health insurance rising in Wyoming between 2010 and 2016, as the national number of uninsured children was cut in half…
Wyoming News Briefs: June 25, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Continuance granted in federal murder case CHEYENNE (WNE) — A judge granted a continuance Friday for a second time in the case of a…
Utah man dies in Flaming Gorge boating accident
Story courtesy of Lisa Riley Roche, KSL.com GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — The body of a Utah man was recovered and two other men were rescued after a boating accident in Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office detective Dick Blust…
Nominations sought for Wyoming’s K-12 Professional Judgement Panels
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education is seeking Professional Judgment Panel (PJP) members. Qualified candidates are Wyoming citizens with an interest in Wyoming’s K-12 education system and include educators, parents, business representatives, and community members. The volunteer panel…
LDS Church to significantly alter hymn book; asks for original submissions
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will significantly revise its hymnbook and children’s songbook and is asking members and nonmembers to submit original music for consideration. “We recognize the power that sacred music has…
Newsmakers: John Groberg looks back on his life, time in Tonga and talks about new movie
This article courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with John Groberg. Groberg was born and raised in Idaho Falls before being called to Tonga as a missionary…
Badger Creek Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres; relief not expected soon
By Ike Fredregill Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Badger Creek Fire claimed three structures in the Wold Tract — one residence and two out buildings — and grew to more than 7,000 acres Wednesday, Rocky Mountain Black Team…
Wyoming News Briefs: June 11, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Bison gores Yellowstone visitor JACKSON (WNE) — A California woman was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being gored by a…
UW Enrollment continues to grow
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s enrollment continues to tick upward after one of the strongest years in the school’s history. “Across the undergrad platform in Laramie, at UW-C(asper), and online,…
Fire near Pocatello 60-percent contained
POCATELLO – Fire officials estimate the Rim Fire to be 873 acres, with little potential for further spread. The fire is 60 percent contained. Crews continue to focus operational efforts on enhancing and securing line on the east, north and…