Weerheim sentenced after no-contest plea in Second Degree Murder charge
◆ Will serve 25-40 years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary Joann Hakes disappeared January 3, 2015 and her remains were discovered on May 18 of 2019. Her former boyfriend, Ronald Weerheim, was charged in her murder. The court case continued…
Governor Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will end its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefits in order to address workforce shortages being felt throughout the state. The programs were made available through federal laws initiated in response…
Cheney ousted from party leadership position
Republicans in the US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to remove Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney — the No. 3 House Republican — from the party’s leadership post for her criticism of former president Donald Trump’s unfounded claims of…
Star Valley Health Auxiliary Donates Life Blankets to EMS
◆ Blankets will serve hypothermic patients. Star Valley EMS, a division of Star Valley Health, was recently able to purchase three life blankets thanks to a donation made by the Star Valley Health Auxiliary. In a released statement from Star…
American Legion names Jenkins as Star Valley Firefighter of the Year
◆ With 15 years of service to the department, Jenkins serves as Assistant Chief. Tedd Jenkins of the Thayne Fire Department has been named Firefighter of the Year by the Star Valley Post 46 for the American Leagion. Currently serving…
Kemmerer City Council decides future location of J.C. Penney statue
The J.C. Penney statue that the City of Kemmerer was gifted will soon be erected at the the southwest corner of Triangle Park. That was the unanimous decision by the Kemmerer City Council at their regular meeting Monday, May 10….
Lincoln County with six active COVID-19 cases
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 34 in the past week, according to state Department of Health figures. The department’s regular coronavirus update showed the state saw 367 new laboratory-confirmed COVID cases on Monday compared to…
Top Tips for Shooting Landscape Photography
The Mountain West features some of the most beautiful landscapes in America. Capture the sights here and beyond with these landscape photography tips.
Etna student, Eden Adams, wins Wyoming Letters About Literature contest
Etna Elementary student, Eden Adams, recently learned she won first prize in the Wyoming Letters about Literature contest for 2020-21. Adams is a sixth-grader in Mr. Brant Crowther’s class at Etna, and her sincere, heart-warming letter to author Kimberly Brubaker…
Construction resumes on wind project that has generated national attention
By Carrie Haderlie Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – Construction on the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in Carbon County started again for the season on April 12, and the project has generated its fair share…