Governor emphasizes need for public notices in Wyoming newspapers
By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — Despite the advent of the internet and social media, Wyoming newspapers still serve as an important avenue for public notices — at least according to Governor Mark…
Nearly 40 SVHS music students represent SVHS at All-State
• Several students were selected for more than one All-State ensemble. Qualifying music students from Star Valley High School traveled to Kelly Walsh High School in Casper to participate in the Wyoming All-State Music Festival January 15-17. Musicians spent two…
Greys River Collaborative looks at program to include Lincoln County
• Collaborative works with SV/Lincoln conservation districts. The work of the Greys River Collaborative could be expanding in 2024. Chuck Butterfield, overseeing the program, said it is designed to assist the Bridger-Teton National Forest with specific projects. He has been…
Wyoming rejects USDA food-assistance program, but advocates say more help is needed
• State education boss says Wyoming’s current summer lunch program suffices. Food-assistance organizations don’t see it that way. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Wyoming is one of 15 states to opt out of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program…
2.7 magnitude earthquake reported near Auburn
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake approximately 15 kilometers west-southwest of Auburn in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 25. The USGS measured the quake at 2.7 magnitude and located it some 4.4 kilometers in depth.
Statements on the Passing of Bobbi Barrasso
CASPER, WY – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding his wife Bobbi, who passed away in Casper after a two-year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. “After a courageous battle with cancer, Bobbi is now at peace…
Barrasso, Lummis Introduce Judge Kelly Rankin, Nominee for U.S. District Court of Wyoming
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., introduced Judge Kelly Rankin, the nominee to be U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Wyoming, at his nomination hearing at the U.S. Senate Committee on the…
2024 Alpine Winter Jubilee is this weekend
The Town of Alpine’s annual Winter Jubilee takes place this weekend, January 26 and 27, with activities, food and fun for the entire family scheduled at various locations throughout the town. “Alpine’s Winter Jubilee debuted in 2013,” said Melody Leseberg,…
Democratic Caucus files reproductive rights bill
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A reproductive rights bill was filed by the Wyoming Democratic Caucus on Monday, which also was the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in…
Virus capable of spreading to humans likely in car-licking bighorns
JACKSON (WNE) — Bighorn sheep on the National Elk Refuge likely carry a virus that’s capable of spreading to humans, officials warned Friday, asking the public to stop letting wild sheep lick their cars. “The bighorn sheep on the…