UW to identify $20 million in cuts
CASPER (WNE) — The University of Wyoming is aiming to find $15-20 million to cut from academic programs by July, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Anne Alexander told the Board of Trustees in a work session Friday….
No charges will be filed in Riverton shooting death
RIVERTON (WNE) — No charges will be filed in the November homicide that resulted in the death of Lisa Pitt, 39, of Riverton, Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun said Friday. Pitt died of a “single perforating gunshot wound” to the trunk, according…
UW’s Hoyland named Freshman All-American
The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced on Monday its 2020 Freshman All-America Team and Wyoming true freshman place-kicker John Hoyland was selected to this year’s team. This year marked the 20th year that the FWAA selected a Freshman …
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Inferno” by Joe Pappalardo
By Richard Landreth, Director Lincoln County Library System “Inferno: The True Story of a B-17 Gunner’s Heroism and the Bloodiest Military Campaign in Aviation History” by Joe Pappalardo. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE LINCOLN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM During World War…
IDAWY assumes management of Lincoln County solid waste
◆ Little will change in the disposal process for consumers. IDAWY Solid Waste District has assumed management of Lincoln County waste facilities as of January 1, 2021. Lincoln County will continue to provide transfer stations to residents, but once treated,…
WWCC Star Valley Outreach schedule now available
◆ Courses apply to WWCC degrees and may be transferred to other institutions. Provided By WWCC Star Valley Outreach Star Valley Outreach’s schedule of classes is now available. Once again this year, Barbara Hayton has given us permission to use…
First COVID-19 “UK Variant” Case Identified in Teton County
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)) today confirmed the state’s first case of the “UK variant,” or B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, has been identified in a Teton County adult male. While further investigation is ongoing, early information suggests exposure to the…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Minimum Wage” by Blake Shelton
Kick It or Keep It returns to The Spur this week with a new song from Blake Shelton. The name of the song is purely coincidental with current political debates. “Minimum Wage” has nothing to do with your take-home pay….
Abby Kurt-Mason serves Etna Elementary School as Psychologist/Counselor
◆ Children need as many coaches as possible to help them develop healthy beliefs, and set and reach goals. Abigail Kurt-Mason is in her twelfth year as a School Psychologist. She has been with Lincoln County School District No. 2….