Five minors involved in single vehicle rollover in Narrows
No serious injuries were reported after five people, all minors, were involved in a single vehicle rollover in the Narrows area of Highway 89 in Star Valley Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. when a vehicle with…
Recycling Bins Relocated at Teton County Recreation Center
Jackson, WY., May 24, 2022 – The recycling bins at the Recreation Center, located in the parking lot off Gill Ave., have been relocated to the rear east side of the Home Ranch Parking Lot, due to construction on the…
Teacher apprenticeships: Department of Education rethinking how teachers trained
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — A Wyoming Department of Education initiative changing the way teachers are educated and trained could be coming soon to a school district near you. During a Wyoming State…
Governor talks healthcare, education, taxes in Star Valley
◆ Mark Gordon discusses local and state issues. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon visited Star Valley on Monday, May 24, making stops at Star Valley Health in Afton and Alpine, Star Valley High School, the Afton Armory and meeting with members…
Sheriff’s Office cancels stay indoors request for Opal
A request for residents of the small town of Opal to remain inside with doors locked was canceled early Wednesday morning by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The request for those living in the town, located in southern Lincoln County,…
Afton announces fundraising plans to improve Star Hill
The Town of Afton has announced a fundraising campaign with the hopes of improving the historic star on the hillside at the mouth of Swift Creek Canyon. The town said the new Star project should be completed by early summer…
Wyoming Wildlife Task Force recommends splitting white-tailed, mule deer licenses
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources committee is considering a controversial bill draft requiring separate hunting licenses for white-tailed deer and mule deer. The…
Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund offers relief for delinquent property tax bills
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you a Wyoming homeowner with delinquent property tax bills? Many Wyoming residents are having difficulty as their home values have risen, causing an increase in their property taxes. The Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program can…
Wyoming likely home to oldest mine on continent
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER— Researchers from the University of Wyoming and Wyoming State Archeologists Office have confirmed that humans used an ancient red ocher mine in eastern Wyoming starting almost 13,000 years ago,…
Governor Gordon Welcomes Federal Court Ruling that Supports Border Security
The following is a release from the Governor’s office – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A Federal district court judge in the Western District of Louisiana has granted a preliminary injunction to stop the Biden administration’s plan to end the Title 42 public…