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Man killed, trooper wounded in shootout near Lander

By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — An exchange of gunfire Friday afternoon during a traffic stop left the driver of the stopped vehicle mortally shot and a Highway Patrol trooper wounded. The injured trooper was…

Active COVID-19 case count in Wyoming increases by 50

As of 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in March 2020 stood at 52,177 an increase of 329 confirmed cases over the 51,848 reported on June…

Partial Fire Restrictions begin on July 1

Western WY, June28, 2021—Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and National Elk Refuge beginning 12:01 a.m. Thursday July 1, 2021. Stage 1 fire restrictions apply primarily to campfires and smoking….

Miss Wyoming Teen winner from Kemmerer, Teryn Thatcher, shares journey into competition

Last week Teryn Thatcher from Kemmerer won the Miss Wyoming Teen competition and she shares her journey of hard work in earning the crown. She says the event actually should have happened last September, but it was delayed due to…

Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo to take place July 3

The Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo will take place Saturday July 3rd at 7 PM at the Lincoln County Fair Main Arena to help raise funds for the group. Commander of Star Valley Search & Rescue Corey Hepworth…

Rig count slowly recovering

By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER –– A year after the number of drilling rigs in Wyoming fell to zero for the first time in more than a century, the state’s rig count is inching back…

Buy a Super Tag ticket in June for chance at goHUNT prize package

◆ Each Super Tag ticket purchased in June is a chance to win a stellar prize package. June is a big month for Wyoming hunters — it’s when big game enthusiasts find out if they drew their sought-after licenses. But…

Wyoming Dementia Together invites caregivers to join a community of professionals and fellow caregivers

◆ The program is designed to connect caregivers with education, resources and a support group. Wyoming Dementia Together is a free program provided by the Wyoming Center of Aging to caregivers and family members of individuals living with dementia or…

Skinner: ‘Be bigger than your past, be bigger than your story.’

Editor’s Note: Retiring Swift Creek High School Secretary Julie Skinner was the featured speaker at the 2021 Swift Creek Graduation. The following is her address to the group she affectionately called, her “Creekers.” Greetings to the class of 2021 Bulldogs…