Legislature to face tough budget, education decisions
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – When state lawmakers gavel in at the state Capitol for their month-long session starting Monday, they will have a lot on their plates. At the top of the…
Lincoln County with 29 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Friday, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 45, 044, an increase of 119 confirmed cases over yesterday’s 45,925. The greatest increase in…
Wyoming’s senators vote against Biden energy pick
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Sen. John Barrasso cast a vote against President Joe Biden’s pick for energy secretary Thursday over concerns former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s leadership would “crush” Wyoming’s economy built on…
Court cans low-impact film permits in Grand Teton, Yellowstone parks
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The National Park Service has changed its permitting requirements so that commercial filmmakers no longer have to pay fees or gain clearance as long as shoots are small…
Body found at snowy site near South Pass; recovery took hours
RIVERTON (WNE) – The body of a woman found dead near South Pass on Tuesday was recovered from a snowy area for investigation about 24 hours later. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office call log notes that discovery of the woman…
Wyoming lawmakers weighing shield law to protect confidential sources
CHEYENNE (WNE) – Wyoming could soon join the vast majority of U.S. states that have some sort of protections for journalists’ use of confidential sources, if a bill discussed by a legislative committee Thursday becomes law. Known as a “shield…
Life is like turning the pages of a new, unread book
◆ Ida Walton has served the students of Cokeville for over two decades. Ida Walton has served the students of Cokeville Elementary School for 23 years as the school librarian. Ida has lived a life filled with many changes in…
SVHS drama students compete virtually in state competition
◆ Students submitted video recordings of their performances for judging. Star Valley High School Drama Students received word February 17, of their rankings in various categories of the 2021 Wyoming State High School Drama Competition. Students submitted video recordings of…
Sam Gertsch earns prestigious Ultimate Angler Award
◆ Working to legally catch 10 trophy-class fish required 200 days of his time and took him all over the state. Though he had questioned his decision to fish north Pinedale’s Soda Lake that day in October, 2020, Sam Gertsch…
LCSD No. 2 Event Calendar
◆ With only three months left in the school year, spring is fast approaching. With only three months remaining in the school year, LCSD No. 2 schools are concluding winter sports and activities, and gearing up for spring. Qualifying students…