Priority applications open Sept. 2 for winter heating help
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Concerned about paying winter heating bills? The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is opening its application season on Sept. 2 for priority households, offering a crucial lifeline to help manage winter utility bills and heating…
Road work taking place in Afton
Residents of Afton and those visiting the town may need to use alternate routes to move around on Tuesday and Wednesday while the town conducts paving. The town released the following information: The asphalt surface will be closed to all…
Advocates hope housing investment fund discussion will reach statehouse
By Carrie Haderlie The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A grassroots effort to support the creation of a $20 million statewide housing investment fund is taking shape across Wyoming. In July, the Wyoming Housing Investment…
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington…
Lawmakers visiting Tetons to dissect Great American Outdoor Act, which gives billions to parks
By Billy Arnold and Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal lawmakers are set to meet in Grand Teton National Park this week to discuss the future of a landmark funding measure passed…
Accident claims life of forest service contract worker
A contract worker for the Bridger-Teton National Forest was killed in a work related accident Saturday morning, August 30. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said Victor Salvador Alvarado, 30, from Mexico, was working in the La Barge Creek area when…
Braves bomb Russets with aerial assault
The Star Valley Braves jumped on the Shelley Russets early with a 20-point first quarter and then gradually pulled away for a 33-7 final in the second half to open up the 2025 football season. It was the 22nd straight…
SVHS Golf competes in Rock Springs
The Star Valley golfers were at White Mountain Golf Course in Rock Springs for a two-day tournament on Thursday and Friday. The SVHS boys placed third. with a team score of 660 in a very competitive pack of schools. Evanston…
Cranney and the Braves win More Cowbell Invite
The Star Valley Boys and the North Summit Girls took the team titles in the Gold section while the Thunder Ridge Girls and Skyline Boys took the team race in the Crimson section at the 3rd Annual More Cowbell Invite…
Game and Fish to begin Alpine Wetlands restoration project this fall
JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct maintenance and updates at the Alpine Wetlands Public Access Area this fall in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited, Bureau of Reclamation and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The Alpine Wetlands PAA is 2…