UW eyes federal relief funds to ease reorganization
By Daniel Bendtsen, WyoFile.com In the wake of drastic budget cuts and significant restructuring plans, the University of Wyoming’s trustees hope American Recovery Plan Act funds can provide a lifeline for certain programs. Trustees are narrowing in on a list…
Community Events: August 5-14
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, August 5 Star Valley Block Party. 6-9 p.m. at Star View Park in Afton. Free food, bounce house, games, prizes and school supplies. Presented by River of Life. Petting Zoo at the Alpine…
Man’s prison sentence suspended in hammer attack on wife
EVANSTON (WNE) — An Evanston man with no prior criminal history pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery and was sentenced in Third District Court last week. John Rasmussen was sentenced to 8-10 years in prison for hitting his wife…
Who will be the 2021 Vocalist?
◆ Audience vote determines the $10,000 winner this Monday. This upcoming Monday, August 9, the 6th annual Vocalist singing competition will be held as the evening’s main event of the Lincoln County Fair. The show features a local band, performances…
2021 Lincoln County Fair – ‘The Best Days of Summer’
◆ Fair opens Saturday, August 7 and continues Monday through Saturday, August 9-14. You’ve been waiting for the best days of summer and now they’re here — literally. The 2021 Lincoln County Fair opens Saturday, August 7, with the…
Different Steps To Figure Out Your Tree’s Age
There is a different way to learn your tree’s age besides taking an ax to it! Learn some other steps to figure out your tress age and history.
Wyoming and Japanese Coal Energy Center Continue to Work on Carbon Technologies
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is leading the State of Wyoming to continue its partnership with the Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) in a collaborative effort to promote and strengthen the coal industry. The two entities renewed an MOU in…
Law enforcement cycling across Idaho; finish line in Alpine
The following story is provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS – Deputies with Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and members of the community will be participating in the first-ever Idaho border to border bike race…
Going the Distance: Lauren Coziah in the world of endurance horse racing
◆ “Pioneer” certification up next for area rider. Lauren Coziah is a perfect example of not settling for a simple ride in the pasture. A couple of years ago while in the mountains with a horse she made a bit…
Alpine man announced as Wild Bison raffle winner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is pleased to congratulate Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle. For the second year, Governor Gordon donated a bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. “I…