Swift Idol Live Concert set for Friday; Will be video only
The Swift Idol Live Concert, presented by Randy Thompson Insurance and Financial Services, is still set to happen Friday at 7 P.M., but will be live video only on SVI for the viewing audience. Host of the event, Duke Dance,…
Wyoming congresswoman: Chinese Communist Party must be held accountable
Washington — Earlier today, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Mnuchin, Administrator Carranza and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office for the signing of the Paycheck Protection Program…
Jackson Hole native announces campaign for Teton County commissioner; wants to give voice to working families
Dear Chamber Members, I am writing to personally share that I’m running for Teton County Commissioner—to represent you, our business leaders and community, and the hard-working families who are struggling to continue to call Jackson Hole home. These are difficult…
Independent Notes: Elaine Dana — a Star Valley story of contributions to business, community and faith
Late one night after working through a day of zoom meetings dealing with COVID and the associated fiscal challenges at the state level, I settled down at the dining room table for a snack and to go over the latest…
Silver Star donates to regional food banks
Thayne, WY, April 24, 2020 – With local food banks experiencing a spike in requests for assistance, Silver Star has made a $1000 donation to each of the following food banks in the region: Teton Valley Food Pantry Community Food…
Starting the process of opening businesses
The Lincoln County Commission has started working with Dr. Chris Krell, county health officer on a process to open some businesses. Dr. Krell is part of the Lincoln County Public Health Office. The changes come as Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon…
Idaho man arrested for Aggravated Assault and Stalking
This information courtesy of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office On April 22, 2020, at approximately 12:15am, a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy came upon a vehicle involved in a crash in the intersection of Eagle and Sunnyside in Ammon. The Deputy…
Lincoln County small businesses can apply for variance to open amid COVID-19 struggles
Many small businesses in Western Wyoming have been hit particularly hard by restrictions imposed by the closure orders due to COVID-19. Governor Mark Gordon issued the first set of closures on March 13 which then expanded and have shut down…
Wyoming 4-H Foundation awards scholarships
Recipients of 4-H scholarships attend UW in Laramie or other Wyoming community colleges. Over $61,000 in scholarships was awarded by the Wyoming 4-H Foundation/State 4-H Office scholarship committee to 4-H’ers attending the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college…
State Geological Survey publishes new bedrock map focusing on southeastern Wyoming
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) published a new geologic bedrock map of areas covering several counties in southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. The release of the Chugwater quadrangle map completes 1:100,000-scale bedrock mapping on the state’s eastern border. The…