Woman charged in fatal accident to be arraigned March 25
PINEDALE (WNE) — The Jackson driver charged with two felony aggravated homicide charges after colliding with a truck driven by a Pinedale man will appear by video in 9th District Court on March 25. Jade S. Jewkes was arrested and…
Medical marijuana report bill moves out of committee
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A second Wyoming bill related to marijuana advanced out of the House Judiciary on Thursday after a 6-3 vote. Public comment for House Bill 82, which would authorize funding…
Bowling Pro-Am to raise funds for area rollers.
◆ Junior National Gold Tournament takes place in Indianapolis. Those looking to not only have some fun but also aid a group of area youth in getting to a national competition should consider dusting off their bowling shoes and heading…
Star Valley’s own virtuoso
◆ Renowned violinist, Marie Rhines, follows heart and brings music magic to Wyoming. World renowned violinist Marie Rhines has a simple philosophy: “Aim for the hardest thing you can do, then just do it.” God will do His part and…
LCSD No. 2 Spotlight: Helping students to “hate Math less” is the primary purpose in her classroom
◆ Krystal Smith loves teaching math at Swift Creek High School. With 12 total years of experience, Krystal Smith has been serving Swift Creek High School students for seven years as the campus math teacher. “I had a very happy…
I-80 tolling bill gains initial support from Senate
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill that would set in motion a long-term plan to set up a tolling program for Interstate 80 gained initial approval from the Wyoming Senate on Wednesday…
Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Wyoming Minuteman Supply
◆ ‘Biggest little sporting goods store’ in Star Valley. “The biggest little sporting goods store you’ve ever walked into.” That apt description of Wyoming Minuteman Supply sums up the eight-year-old business in Thayne that draws not only hunters and fisherman…
Etna Coalition organizes, meets to discuss housing proposal
A group of over 50 people met at the Etna Civic Center Thursday evening, March 11 to discuss a proposed tiny-home development project and RV dealership/150 unit RV park near Etna. Area residents, Mitch and Margo Knutson, organized the meeting…
Etna students fundraise and donate money to support local health care providers
Students from Etna Elementary’s student council led the school in a random-acts-of-kindness fundraiser during the month of February––and donated the proceeds of over $500 to Star Valley Health Care Foundation this week. Students and staff at Etna were given the…
Scherbel named Wyoming High School Forensic Ambassador at state
◆ The skilled senior is one of only six debaters selected state-wide. Star Valley High School Senior Speech and Debate Team Captain Josef Scherbel, son of Karl and Holli Scherbel, of Etna, has been appointed by the Wyoming High School…