Age limit will soon create opening on Wyoming Supreme Court
• After 30 years as a judge, Justice Keith Kautz must retire because of Wyoming’s age laws. The governor, a defendant in a major abortion ban suit, will appoint a replacement. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com Wyoming Supreme Court…
SVHS honor music students attend clinic, present concert in Big Piney
• These students worked with musical authorities for two full days. Thirty-three music students from Star Valley High School attended the Southwest District Honor Band and Choir Clinic in Big Piney on November 13-14. Guest clinicians worked with the students,…
LC Sheriff’s Office announces new Inmate Communications System
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is planning to implement a new inmate communication system for the Detention Center. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson says there are several companies that manufacture communications for inmates. He says they had a company for…
Jury finds Sullivan guilty of manslaughter
A 12 person jury has found a New Zealand woman guilty of manslaughter following the death of her fiancé’ near Kemmerer. The verdict was handed to Monique Sullivan, 31, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17 following a week long trial…
Bill to safeguard judges from intimidation heads to 2024 session
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — After a proposed bill to protect Wyoming judges from intimidation floundered, lawmakers moved along a much simpler proposal on Tuesday that clarifies judges are protected under an…
Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest happening this weekend in Afton
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on site for two hours each day. Gather on 89 in downtown Afton is hosting the first annual Star Valley Festival of Trees with a Gingerbread House Contest and Wonderland Walk on Friday…
Wyoming nuclear plant on track despite industry setback, developer says
• Despite assurances from Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, some skeptics contend its Wyoming project could be a “financial disaster.” By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Factors that led to the recent demise of a “small modular reactor” energy project in Utah do…
Black 14 Philanthropy delivers 40,000 pounds of food to Laramie
LARAMIE (WNE) — Cathedral Home and the University of Wyoming Food Share Pantry welcomed a delivery of 40,000 pounds of food and goods that traveled to Laramie last Tuesday. The delivery is made possible through a partnership between the Church…
Governor recommends $20M expansion of property tax relief program
• Gordon cautions lawmakers to remain conservative in 2025-26 biennium budget letter. By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues…
Bee Brood Disease Found in Wyoming Apiary
• American foulbrood (AFB) is a devastating honey bee brood disease and was recently confirmed in a hive in Lincoln County, Wyoming. American foulbrood (AFB) is an infectious, notifiable, bacterial brood disease that weakens and kills honey bee colonies. Early detection…