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…
NEWS BRIEFS for Thursday, June 20, 2019
Capitol committee approves $2 million expense CHEYENNE (WNE) — The committee overseeing the Capitol Square Project has approved the use of just over $2 million worth of a contingency fund set aside by the 2019 Legislature to complete three areas…
NEWS BRIEFS for Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Yellowstone superintendent credited with saving man’s life JACKSON (WNE) — Mike Pence was singing Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly’s praises in a speech delivered to 100-some colleagues last week when he squeezed in a remark that earned some perplexed looks. The…
21-year old Malad man identified as Teton River drowning victim
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. By Nate Sunderland Authorities are still searching for the body of a missing man who drowned in the Teton River near Monkey Rock. Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries tells…
PacifiCorp, Sheep Company Face Off Over Power Line Route
By Dean Michael Rawlins Times Via Wyoming News Exchange RAWLINS — PacifiCorp’s plan to run more than 1,000 miles of power line through Wyoming and Idaho has landed the company in Carbon County District Court over disputes with a…
Champion Crowned at 71st CNFR in Front of Capacity Crowd
CASPER, Wyoming (June 15, 2019) — The 71st annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) crowned 2019 individual, all-around and team champions during the final round of competition Saturday at the Casper Events Center. In the nine individual events and in…