Governor Gordon orders flags to be flown at half-staff through October 22
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately in honor of the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should remain…
Legislation being proposed on creation of special tax districts within county
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says there is legislation being proposed on creating special tax districts within a county to help fund special projects. This will allow communities to set up temporary taxes. He and Representative Scott Heiner proposed this…
Search continues for former Thayne woman, currently missing in AZ
◆ Despite some social media posts, Olivia Crittenden has not been found The search is ongoing for a former Thayne woman who has been missing in Arizona. Olivia Crittenden, 25, is a graduate of Star Valley High School. She went…
Etna North discontinued for the winter months
◆ Highway will be prepared for traffic with stipes delination poles and signage. The Etna North Five Lane project between Etna and Alpine on U.S. Highway 89 in Star Valley is coming to close for the winter months with work…
Graveside services for Lynda Jensen
Graveside services for Lynda Jensen will take place Saturday, October 16, at 12 noon in the Afton Cemetery.
Legislators recommend $72 million adjustment to schools
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Education Interim Committee voted Monday to recommend adding an external cost adjustment worth more than $72 million to the state’s next K-12 education budget….
Another 29 deaths tied to COVID
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of another 29 Wyoming residents have been linked to coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday. The department said the deaths that occurred in September and October brought to 1,080 the number…
LCSD No. 2 considers redistricting of trustee areas
• Final voting could take place in the Wednesday, October 13 school board meeting. – Find visual graphics of options by scrolling to the bottom of this story. Lincoln County School District No. 2 School Board is examining trustee…
Senator Dockstader discusses potential special session and vaccine mandate on SVI Radio
Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader (R-Afton) discussed a the potential for a special session in the Wyoming Legislature and Wyoming’s plans to push back against the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate. Senator Dockstader made the comments on SVI Radio’s Weekday Wakeup…
Local help available for emergency rental program in Lincoln County
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you struggling to pay your rent or utilities? You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Wyoming renters need a little extra help right now. The Wyoming Department…