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…
Report details historic COVID impact to state economy
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The COVID-19 pandemic delivered historic blows to Wyoming’s economy during this year’s second quarter, according to a new report published on Monday by Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division. The report…
Longtime Powell professor killed in accident
POWELL (WNE) — A longtime professor at Northwest College died last week after being run over by a vehicle on a Coulter Avenue sidewalk. Dennis Brophy, 75, had been walking in front of Rimrock Tire when a customer pulled out…
Utah man dies in crash near Cokeville
On September 23, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 3 on US 30 north of Cokeville, Wyoming. At 2:08 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision. A 1995 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on…
Governor Gordon directs state resources to provide support on Mullen Fire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has directed numerous state resources to provide assistance and support to affected communities and teams battling the Mullen Fire. The fire is burning largely on the Medicine Bow National Forest as well as some…
Woman pleads not guilty in $363,000 embezzlement
RIVERTON (WNE) — Charged with the largest embezzlement in the county in eight years, Laura Burleson pleaded “not guilty” Sept. 23 in Fremont County District Court. District Court Judge Jason Conder decided at the arraignment hearing that Burleson – also…
Hospital receives insurance payment for ransomware attack
———————- GILLETTE (WNE) — Campbell County Health has received an insurance settlement almost a year after a ransomware attack crippled its computer systems and disrupted its operations for months. After a series of negotiations with multiple insurance companies, CCH has…