Who will be the 2021 Vocalist?
◆ Audience vote determines the $10,000 winner this Monday. This upcoming Monday, August 9, the 6th annual Vocalist singing competition will be held as the evening’s main event of the Lincoln County Fair. The show features a local band, performances…
2021 Lincoln County Fair – ‘The Best Days of Summer’
◆ Fair opens Saturday, August 7 and continues Monday through Saturday, August 9-14. You’ve been waiting for the best days of summer and now they’re here — literally. The 2021 Lincoln County Fair opens Saturday, August 7, with the…
Wyoming and Japanese Coal Energy Center Continue to Work on Carbon Technologies
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is leading the State of Wyoming to continue its partnership with the Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) in a collaborative effort to promote and strengthen the coal industry. The two entities renewed an MOU in…
Illinois woman charged with disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
JACKSON (WNE) — After a two-month investigation, Yellowstone National Park rangers believe they have identified the woman who approached and photographed a mother grizzly bear and her cubs during a May 10 incident that ignited social media discourse. The Carol…
Law enforcement cycling across Idaho; finish line in Alpine
The following story is provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS – Deputies with Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and members of the community will be participating in the first-ever Idaho border to border bike race…
Alpine man announced as Wild Bison raffle winner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is pleased to congratulate Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle. For the second year, Governor Gordon donated a bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. “I…
I.F. police officer who shot man in backyard indicted for manslaughter
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – IDAHO FALLS — A grand jury has indicted an Idaho Falls Police officer for shooting a man who was in his own backyard during a February manhunt. Elias…
Crook County treasurer arrested
By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE — Crook County Treasurer Mary Kuhl was arrested on Friday on criminal charges related to her conduct as an elected official. The allegations include that she listed a customer’s license…
Wyoming joins 24-State Pro-Life Amicus Brief Filing to U.S. Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon announced today that the State of Wyoming has joined the State of Texas and 23 other states in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the decision to regulate elective abortions should…
Thayne Food Bank open every Friday
◆ Grateful for donations this last year to help patrons. The Thayne Community Food Bank is now open every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is excited for what the next few weeks may bring. Every year, local…