Caribou-Targhee National Forest grows by nearly 1,000 acres
◆ 960-acre parcel in Teton County, Idaho added to the forest. The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is nearly 1,000 acres bigger this week. The U.S. Forest Service and The Conservation Fund have announce the acquisition of 960-acres of land located in…
Nancy Winters is new LVE Chair
◆ Winters notes privilege of service and LVE’s major accomplishments Nancy Winters, Lower Valley Energy Director representing District 3, was elected Chairman of the Board during officer elections following the 2020 Annual Meeting. LVE reports Winters is the 17th board…
Campers and Hunters urged to be careful and follow fire restrictions
Western, WY – Teton Interagency fire managers have lowered the fire danger rating to HIGH in the Teton and Wind fire danger rating areas (FDRA). The Wyoming FDRA remains at VERY HIGH. It is important to note that despite the…
Teton County mask order extended through Oct. 31
JACKSON (WNE) — The Teton County Face Covering Order – aka the mask ordinance – has been extended through Oct. 31, according to the Teton County Public Health Department. Visit the COVID-19 health orders section of TetonCountyWy.gov to read more. With hundreds…
A brief relief, but Mullen Fire expanded 82,649 acres
By the Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A recent cold front provided a little relief for firefighters, but not much as the Mullen Fire burning in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest about 40 west of Laramie and…
Registration open for FitEx program
◆ FitEx is designed to help with healthy lifestyle patterns. Registration for the UW Extension Fall 2020 FitEX session is open October 1 through October 9, 2020. Competition launches October 11 and runs through December 5. “Fit-Ex is a fun,…
Strawberry Road scheduled for intersection change
◆ Plans call for the road to enter U.S. 89 near SV rest area. A Star Valley intersection known for several accidents over the years is scheduled to be moved as Lincoln County cooperates with the Wyoming Department of Transportation…
Celebrating Heroes – military service helps Star Valley soldier be a better family man
◆ Arel Hunt joined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 2003. By Arel L Hunt, Jr CPT, MS, WYARNG Medical Detachment Commander I joined the military going into my senior year of high school. It was post 9/11 and…
Governor and Health Officer Loosen Restrictions on Restaurants and Keep Public Safe
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has worked with the Wyoming Department of Health to ease restrictions on restaurants in the state while continuing efforts to keep the public safe. This comes in new public health orders. The changes to Health…
Accident south of Thayne snarls Wednesday morning traffic
Commuters and motorists were delayed for the second straight day in Star Valley as an accident occured on U.S. 89 near the Silver Stream Lodge. Traffic was restricted down to one lane for approximately 20-30 minutes while officials worked the…