Forest officials urge good decisions as Springtime blooms
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Bridger-Teton National Forest reminds forest visitors that winter wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2022. It is important that all users understand the importance of observing…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “How Not To Fall In Love”
By Cassidy Brandt Library Assistant La Barge Branch Library “How Not To Fall In Love” is a super sweet read about a girl named Harper, who is skeptical about love and has her guard up after she experiences a terrible…
First ever Back Country Jam coming to Afton at Lincoln County Fairgrounds June 17 & 18
A special music festival called Back Country Jam is coming to Afton for the first time June 17 and 18 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Organizer of the event, Kaitie Vigna, says she wanted to put this on because we…
National Rifle Association sponsored Youth Hunter Education Challenge event coming to Star Valley June 3rd and 4th
A National Rifle Association (NRA) sponsored event is coming to Star Valley June 3rd and 4th called the Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC). This is a shooting competition for kids from ages eight to 18. The NRA sponsors this for…
UW professor dies in avalanche while skiing
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A 61-year-old University of Wyoming professor has died after being caught in a backcountry avalanche while skiing in western Wyoming near the Idaho border. Jay Norton, a UW Extension soil fertility specialist, was skiing March 17 in…
Bouchard slams misconduct allegations
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Facing a deadline today to provide a written response to allegations of misconduct, Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, is not backing down from defending himself and criticizing some colleagues….
Lincoln County leads state in population growth
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s population is growing faster than the country’s. The state’s population grew by 1,536 people between July of 2020 and 2021, according to data from the census bureau. That’s…
TerraPower boosts nuclear fuel efforts amid calls for import ban
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com – The U.S. needs to revitalize its uranium mining industry and fast-track an expansion of its nuclear fuel processing capabilities to end reliance on Russia and other foreign adversaries for its nuclear power industry, Wyoming’s congressional…
Bill signed into law expands definition of stalking
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A bill that expands the definition of stalking to encompass 21st century technology was signed into law on Monday by Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon. Senate-Enrolled Act 44 expands…
Prescribe burn happening Thursday east of Grover
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is planning to begin a prescribed burn on Thursday, March 24 in the hills east of Grover. According to the National Forest personnel, the prescribed burn will begin around noon and should finish at by around…