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Fresh Air: The Best Outdoor Hobbies to Try this Summer

Though you can’t quite explore the outside world in the way you hoped—with your friends by your side and flying to new destinations—there are still outdoor activities to fall in love with. The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on…

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Leadership Wyoming launches new alumni cohort experience — a four-month virtual program

Casper —Amid all the uncertainty facing leaders and the state today, Leadership Wyoming launched a new cohort experience for its alumni. The program, called Emerge, was announced in early May and quickly filled the 25 spots with leaders from across…

Wyoming Legislature Convenes for Special Session

The following is a press release from the Wyoming State Legislature The Wyoming State Legislature will convene for a special session tomorrow, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, to consider four bills aimed at providing critical relief and support…

Jackson man charged with theft released due to pandemic trial delay

JACKSON (WNE) — Michael Lynch had been scheduled to go on trial June 1 in Teton County for burglary, theft, forgery and domestic battery. But jury trials are on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s not Mr. Lynch’s fault…

Coronavirus case up by 10, state prepares for rule relaxation

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers As Wyoming prepared for partial lifting of rules that closed some businesses in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state Department of Health announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in…

LCSD2 Spotlight: helping students learn the language of education

◆ Kelsi Lund is a speech-language pathologist in LCSD2. Kelsi Lund is the speech-language pathologist for Etna Elementary School, Swift Creek High School, and Bridges to Independence Academy, which is the post high school program for students with disabilities in…

2020 Day in the Life photo shoot is Friday, June 12

◆ Photographers of all ages and skill levels invited to participate. The annual Star Valley Independent Day in the Life Photo Shoot will take place on Friday, June 12, 2020. The event attempts to capture a day in the life…

It’s all fun and games until Fair

Brooklynn Long is a member of the Lone Rangers 4-H Club and has two horses and two market steers that she is preparing for the 2020 Lincoln County Fair. Rascal and Ginger are her horses. Rudy and Huntley are her…

Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18. The park has been closed to visitors since…

Gardner doc to air in early June

◆ Duke and Dahl with the Weekday Wakeup will speak with director Adam Irving this Friday morning as part of First Bank Sports Friday. After achieving one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, wrestler Rulon Gardner struggled with his…