Barrasso, Lummis applaud repeal of electric vehicle mandate
CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., on Thursday attended the White House signing ceremony for legislation repealing the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate. The legislation to repeal the EV mandate passed the Senate last month with the…
Dyer’s Woad Week June 16-18
Get ready for the 22nd Annual Dyer’s Woad Week, a three-day initiative dedicated to removing invasive Dyer’s woad plants from our beautiful Lincoln County. This year’s event will take place from Monday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 18. Children aged…
Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for the first time
By MARI YAMAGUCHI and DAVID RISING Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan this week confirmed that two Chinese aircraft carriers have operated together for the first time in the Pacific, fueling Tokyo’s concern about Beijing’s rapidly expanding military activity far…
US helps Israel shoot down barrage of Iranian missiles
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — American air defense systems and Navy assets in the Middle East helped Israel shoot down incoming ballistic missiles Friday that Tehran launched in response to Israeli strikes on…
No injuries reported in truck rollover
The Afton Fire Department, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and Star Valley EMS responded to the scene of a semi-truck and trailer rollover on Thursday morning. According to the WHP, the driver of the vehicle appears…
Oil prices leap 6% and stocks slip on worries about what will happen to the crude market
By STAN CHOE, DAVID McHUGH and JIANG JUNZHE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are leaping, and stocks are slipping Friday on worries that Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could escalate further and damage the…
4-H Horse Club hosting fundraiser this Saturday
Star Valley’s 4-H Horse Club is hosting a fundraising event for their organization on Saturday, June 14 from 2-5 p.m. at the Box H Park in Fairview with a dance following the fun from 7-10 p.m. The park entrance is…
UW Extension Hosts North Lincoln County 4-H Shoot
The UW North Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports program held its annual County Shoot for air rifle and archery this past Saturday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Young participants showcased their skills in precision shooting and archery, demonstrating the…
Body of missing Afton man found and recovered from Swift Creek
The body of a missing 93-year-old man from Afton was found and recovered by Star Valley Search Rescue Thursday afternoon. Commander Matt McMurdo said Ned Eddins was found deceased in the river up Swift Creek Canyon. According to a family…
New provision in Senate budget bill could put Wyoming public lands up for sale
• Land sales would raise federal revenue and open up parcels for housing, according to Utah senator’s plan. But critics say it would result in the loss of lands now used for hunting and outdoor recreation. By Andrew…