Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The…
Road work taking place in Afton
Residents of Afton and those visiting the town may need to use alternate routes to move around on Tuesday and Wednesday while the town conducts paving. The town released the following information: The asphalt surface will be closed to all…
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington…
Accident claims life of forest service contract worker
A contract worker for the Bridger-Teton National Forest was killed in a work related accident Saturday morning, August 30. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said Victor Salvador Alvarado, 30, from Mexico, was working in the La Barge Creek area when…
Willow Creek Fire now considered 4,063 acres at 23% containment
According to the most recent update from officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Willow Creek Fire enters its second weekend now being described at 4,063 acres in size and at 23% containment. The fire was first reported on Friday,…
Game and Fish to begin Alpine Wetlands restoration project this fall
JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will conduct maintenance and updates at the Alpine Wetlands Public Access Area this fall in collaboration with Ducks Unlimited, Bureau of Reclamation and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The Alpine Wetlands PAA is 2…
Sports Friday Interview: Trevor Wilson, WHSAA
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Braves begin ’25 campaign hungry despite three-peat
To quote an old country adage, the hay is in the barn. Which in this case means it’s time for fall sports and a new football season to begin. This Friday evening the Braves will try and extend their 21-game…
Football family encouraged to contribute to Choma scholarship
CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE KIMBERLY CHOMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOFUNDME LINK – This summer was a difficult one in terms of tragedy for Star Valley residents and sports fans as an accident claimed the life of 21-year…
Thayne Town Council Recap
The Thayne Town Council Meeting was held on August 20, 2025, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda for the current meeting without opposition. During…