Area cowboys and cowgirls to compete in Idaho High School Finals
◆ Seven competitors from Idaho District 7 and 8. In the varied sports of Rodeo, one of the most challenging is the non-sport of travel. Wyoming is a big state and often many of the Wyoming High School athletes are…
Mountain Climbing Tips for Beginners
Are you planning a mountain climbing excursion soon? Prepare yourself and your group for the challenging first ascent with these essential tips.
The Best Horses for New Riders
New horse riders have a lot to consider when they’re buying their first equine companion. Make the decision easier by considering these novice-friendly options.
Star Valley Arts Fair, Farmers Market offer sundry goods, crafts
◆ Organizers hope to foster ‘spirit of community’. The manager at Kearsley’s Nursery in Thayne is hosting this year’s Star Valley Arts Fair and Farmer’s Market for more reasons than “just good business.” She wants to rekindle a COVID casualty…
Text-In Topic Responses: Agree or disagree with nuclear power in Wyoming?
In a historic announcement Wednesday, June 2, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said Wyoming, in partnership with PacifiCorp and TerraPower, would build a first of it’s kind nuclear power facility. The Natrium reactor nuclear power plant will replace one of Rocky…
Photos: Memorial Day 2021
The following photos were taken on Monday, May 31, 2021 as both the American Legion Post 46 and the VFW Post 4797 honored soldiers who died while serving their country. (Photos taken by Dan Dockstader)
Smoke near Fairview part of prescribed burn
The following is a Facebook post from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – “Caribou County Forest Service is doing a prescribed burn in the area of Crow Creek, Elk Valley, South of Smoot above the Fairview Cemetery. This burn is…
Alpine Fire Department already battling calls from careless campers
The following is a release from the Alpine Fire Department and Chief Mike Vogt: On June 1, a brush fire was started by an abandoned campfire on Indian Creek camping site adjacent to Palisades Reservoir. The fire spread fast in…
Nuclear power plant to be built on the site of retired coal-powered plant
The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – TerraPower and PacifiCorp, today announced efforts to advance a Natrium™ reactor demonstration project at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming. The companies are evaluating several potential…