Senate Unanimously Confirms Wyoming’s Rob Wallace to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Senate unanimously confirming Rob Wallace to be assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks…
Barrasso Carbon Capture Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate passed S. 383, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee…
Senate passes Defense bill that Strengthens Military, includes two Enzi Amendments
Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate passed defense policy legislation that would strengthen our military and national security while improving the quality of life for our nation’s service members. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., voted in favor of the…
Raptors Taking Off At Jackson Hole Airport
Wilson, WY– Flights and Feathers is a new raptor education program created in partnership between Teton Raptor Center and Jackson Hole Airport. Summer travelers will enjoy this unique raptor-themed experience of seeing live birds up-close as they arrive at the…
UW Scientists use near-infrared light to control cellular Process in Mammals
Strange things at the University of Wyoming, as one hears molecular biologist Mark Gomelsky talk about head replacements as routine laboratory procedures. A little more conversation and things become MUCH clearer – bioengineering a protein. Researchers took the head from…
Senate Holds Hearing on Barrasso’s Platte River Recovery Implementation Program Extension Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) delivered the following remarks at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing on S. 990 <https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/296162d1-7060-4f33-8849-8897a4981158/s-990.pdf> , the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP) Extension Act. The bipartisan bill was introduced…
Meeteetse Man is Nine-time Champion Bullfighter
By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Almost every night there is a four-alarm emergency when Dusty Tuckness works the rodeo arena dirt. Someone’s life may be in jeopardy. The guy whose clothing ensemble is halfway…
Fun Run celebrates its 41st year on Independence Day 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019 will see the 41st annual KVSI 101.7 Fun Run. “It is 8.6 miles from the radio station to our stopping point in Paris,” said Lisa Hillier of KVSI. “The majority of our participants are people who…
Wyoming News Briefs: June 26, 2019
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Antler company owner pleads guilty to illegally taking antlers JACKSON (WNE) — A former Jackson resident and antler-dealing businessman has been prosecuted…
Lummis Files for Possible Run for Enzi’s Senate Seat
By Steve Knight Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday filed information with the Federal Election Commission that could be a precursor to a run for retiring Sen. Mike Enzi’s…