What Are the Different Jobs of a Wildland Firefighter?
Putting out wildfires is just one of the many duties and jobs performed by wildland firefighters. Here are a few other ways they protect the earth.
First prosecution in Idaho for an offense involving illegal “Glock switches”
The following is a news release from U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit’s office. Posted here via EastIdahoNews.com. BOISE – Arthur Michael Rhyne, a/k/a Arthur Michael O’Neil, 41, of Twin Falls, was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for unlawful possession…
Wyoming Sues Biden Administration Over “Costly and Burdensome” Methane Rule
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming oil…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Change Your Mind” by Knox
A new song from pop singer Knox is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Change Your Mind” was released on April 18. If kept, the song will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Vote…
Independent Notes: Lincoln County Treasurer will help with tax refund program.
On occasion, I still get a few questions on property tax relief bills that have passed and the one that didn’t get across the finish line. Here’s a quick summary. The Governor signed HB0003 – Property tax exemption for…
Mowing cross-country lawns for a cause
By Hannah Romero Green River Star Via- Wyoming News Exchange Most Green River residents probably didn’t notice the black and yellow van that pulled onto Stephens Street, the young man who climbed out of it with a colorful lawnmower,…
Senator Barrasso presents Congressional Award Medals to Wyoming youth last Sunday
CHEYENNE, Wyoming: On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium on the LCCC campus, Cheyenne, the Wyoming Congressional Award Council (WCAC) held its annual ceremony to honor and celebrate youth from across Wyoming who have earned…
Linder Adds Transfer Forward Touko Tainamo
• He ranks third all-time in rebounding at Denver Cowboy basketball head coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of transfer forward Touko Tainamo (TOE-coe TINE-amo -rhymes dynamo) to the 2024-25 roster on Friday. He spent the past three seasons at…
2024 Spring Music Festival Celebrates Diverse Regional Talent
• Cathedral Voices presents East Meets West JACKSON, WY. Cathedral Voices Chamber Choir’s biennial Spring Music Festival will fill the Center for the Arts with the splendid sounds of music next week, May 4-5, 2024. This year’s Festival brings together…
Wyoming Sues Biden Administration Over Costly and Burdensome Methane Rule
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming…