Etna North speed reduced
◆ Most of the work focused between Etna and Ames Hill. As the work expands with the U.S. Highway 89 Etna North highway project daytime speeds have been reduced to 45 mph for the safety. “The new speed limit has…
Wild Living: Essential Camping Skills for a Successful Trip
It takes a bit of know-how to ensure your comfort while camping. Learn about a few essential camping skills for a successful trip and why they’re important.
Bridger-Teton Fire Danger increased to “High”
Record-setting temperatures in parts of Wyoming and highs in the 90’s have caused a rapid increase in the fire danger notifications sent out by U.S. Forest Service officials. On Wednesday, June 16, Teton Interagency fire managers announced the fire danger…
Swift Creek High School honors student with special graduation ceremony
◆ “Never once did I hear Mikey complain…” Swift Creek High School honored one of its students, Mike Stewart, in a special individualized graduation ceremony Tuesday, June 8 at Swift Creek High School. SCHS staff and students welcomed friends, family…
WCA Spring Coaches of the Year announced
The Wyoming Coaches’ Association (WCA) released their list of Spring coaches who have earned the Coach of the Year designation for their programs’ top performances in Track and Field, Soccer and Softball. Cokeville’s Mark Tims earned the honor for the…
Fatal ATV accident occurs in Dry Creek Canyon
“The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a fatal ATV accident occurred in Dry Creek Canyon on Monday, June 14. Captain Brian Andrews said the person was riding by themselves and appears to have lost control of the 4-wheeler and…
Kemmerer City Council Approves Fiscal Budget
The Kemmerer City Council approved a 4.2 million dollar balanced budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year at its regular meeting Monday, June 14. This is an increase of about $750,000 from last years budget. By far, the biggest increase in…
Expert: Reactor will be safe; Nuclear proposal incorporates molten sodium technology
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – After the recent announcement that Wyoming would be getting a nuclear power plant, many Wyomingites had a similar question. Is it safe? The Star-Tribune spoke with an expert who…
Refuge proposes pronghorn, white-tailed hunts
JACKSON (WNE) – The National Elk Refuge is proposing its first-ever white-tailed deer and pronghorn antelope hunts. For much of its 109-year history, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-run refuge has authorized hunting of its namesake species, elk. And since…
Wyoming’s active COVID-19 cases dip by 40
As of 3 p.m. Monday, June 14, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in March 2020 stood at 51,539, an increase of 371 confirmed cases over the 51,168 reported on…