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Different Ways To Make Cycling More Fun

In itself, cycling is a pleasant pastime because it gives you a reason to spend time outdoors and it can be more interesting than walking or running for exercise. As with anything, however, you may want to introduce new factors…

Oil and gas workers to benefit from Energy Rebound Program

GILLETTE (WNE) – The state is using CARES Act funding to help the recovery of the oil and gas industry. Gov. Mark Gordon launched the Energy Rebound Program, which will use up to $15 million in CARES Act funding to…

A quality education unlocks doors

◆ Josh Winder is a Special Education Teacher at Star Valley Middle School. Josh Winder is in his first year serving the students at Star Valley Middle School as a special education teacher.  He started with LCSD2 as a substitute teacher…

Community prepares for giving holiday gift baskets, info needed

◆ Deadline for holiday dinner requests approaches. With Thanksgiving only a couple of weeks away, community efforts to prepare and deliver holiday gift baskets for those in need are in full swing. • Afton Food Pantry “The deadline for holiday…

4-H year underway in Lincoln County

◆ Volunteers always needed to help. By Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension Lincoln County October 1 is the start of our 4-H year. This year, the State 4-H Office has changed to a new enrollment system, https://4h.zsuite.org. The goal…

Election Day 2020 sees high voter particiation in Lincoln County

◆ Over 2,000 people register to vote on Election Day in Lincoln County. Tuesday, November 3 2020 saw impressive voting number in Lincoln County. According to the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office: • in 2020 there were 3,449 absentee ballots issued…

Men try to cook chicken in geyser

CODY (WNE) –  Three men were cited in September after they tried to cook two whole chickens in a Yellowstone National Park hot spring. According to a Park spokesperson, a ranger received reports of a group hiking with “cooking pots”…

Cowgirl Basketball and Volleyball Taking Pause

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 10, 2020) – The University of Wyoming Athletics Department announced Tuesday that the Cowgirl basketball and volleyball programs will enter a pause of activity. While only one student-athlete tested positive for volleyball and one staff member tested…

Off-Roading in the Winter: Best Places To Go

Snow-covered trails, icy obstacles, and stunning scenery topped with a blanket of shimmery white powder: there’s nothing quite like off-roading in the winter. If you’ve put on your snow tires and you’re ready to experience the many joys and challenges…

Idaho officials seeking at-risk mother and two kids

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mandy Guvench (35 yo), and her two children 7yo Tristan, and 1yo Konnor. Mandy is suffering from some mental health issues, the children may be at risk with…