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Survivalists of Sweetwater County prepare for the unexpected

  By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Some groups believe the world is going down in flames soon, especially after the election. Others think there are less dramatic but unexpected situations the public…

Labor Committee votes to adjourn early, frustrating some members

  By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — To the dismay of some lawmakers, the Wyoming Legislature’s Labor, Health and Social Services Committee adjourned two hours after it began on the second day of its…

Grizzly bears relocated 

CODY (WNE) — Two grizzly bears that attacked livestock on two different national forests in northwest Wyoming were recently trapped and relocated to the upper North Fork. After consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and…

How to prepare for the Fed’s forthcoming interest rate cuts

By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its benchmark interest rate next month from its 23-year high, with consequences for consumers when it comes to debt, savings, auto loans and mortgages….

Judge rules in favor of LDS temple

  By Buzzy Hassrick Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints won its lawsuits to build a proposed controversial temple in Cody, according to a judge’s decision issued Monday. The opponents…

Small earthquake felt near Etna Monday morning

The United States Geological Service reported a small earthquake occurred east of Etna Thursday morning. The 2.7 tremor took place at 6:04 a.m. 2.8 miles below the surface.  

Etna’s JACZ Drive-In featured in Jeff Foxworthy Segment

A local Star Valley business found themselves in part of a television segment with comedian Jeff Foxworthy on Wednesday. Jeff Roper with KIFI Local News 8 in Idaho Falls had Foxworth on the air. The two were doing a segment…

Mining company needs $500 million to get rare earths to market

  By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — American Rare Earths, the mineral exploration company whose Halleck Creek mine in Albany County is believed to be one of the largest critical mineral deposits in the world,…

State releases Wyoming Economic Indicators report

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — The latest issue of the Wyoming Economic Indicators report contains the Wyoming Economic Health Index, which is designed to provide a current assessment of the state’s economy. Highlights from this month’s issue include the following: The…