LoToJa Classic to celebrate 40 years on September 10
◆ Cyclists ready to ride America’s longest, one-day sanctioned bicycle race from Logan, Utah, to Jackson, Wyoming. Provided by LoToJa LAYTON, UTAH — Held every year since 1983, a renowned Utah bicycle race is about to achieve a milestone. On…
Star Valley Ranch signs fire protection agreement with Mid-Valley Fire District
The Town of Star Valley Ranch has reached an agreement for fire protection services with the Mid-Valley Fire District. Mayor Kathleen Buyers said the agreement has been signed and is in effect. According to Buyers, Mid-Valley Fire District will continue…
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: NFL Week 1 Game Picks
Aaron and Dahl make their picks for the NFL’s opening week and discuss what happened last week in college football. Join the pickem league with Aaron and Dahl and have a chance to win a t-shirt or hat of the…
Search for Pinedale man in Fremont Lake continues
PINEDALE (WNE) — Friday, Sept. 2, marked the eighth day searching Fremont Lake for missing Pinedale resident Rick De Ruiter Zylker. Tip Top Search and Rescue (TTSAR) boat “Closure” and crew continued their search of the area surrounding Moosehead Bay…
Large helicopter brought in to rescue injured motorcyclist in B-T
◆ Hot summer temperatures hamper high country rescue. Star Valley Search & Rescue were called on during the Labor Day weekend to help an injured motorcyclist in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The call came in at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday,…
‘Red Flag’ warning in effect for the region due to hot and potentially windy conditions
Parts of western Wyoming including Lincoln County have been identified as a Red Flag area by the National Weather Service Wednesday and Thursday due to unseasonably warm temperatures and strong gusty winds that could create erratic fire behavior with any…
Two lanes prepped for Etna to Alpine winter season
◆ Grover Corner and South End planned for coming year. Paving is scheduled to start Sept. 12 on two full lanes between Etna and Alpine. The lanes have been prepared with a Full Depth Reclamation (FDS) process in preparation for…
Fire Danger Has Increased to High
The following is a news release from officials in the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western WY– Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National…
Intoxicated driver causes wreck; drone finds him hiding in field
An crash occurred at approximately 9:40 pm on US 89 at mile post 189 near the Wolf Den Motel between Thayne and Etna on Sunday, September 4. According to the responding officer, John Timothy Robinson, 41, was traveling south and…
Cleaning up coal: UW researchers collaborate to demonstrate byproduct production
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE —For decades, coal has been king for Wyoming’s economy and America’s energy production. As political and economic climates continue to change toward more diverse electricity production and green energy,…