Book Review: “Spin the Dawn” and “Unravel the Dusk” by Elisabeth Lim.
By Mariah Bassett Library Assistant, Star Valley Branch Library “Spin the Dawn” by Elisabeth Lim is basically “Project Runway” meets “Mulan.” It’s about a girl named Maia, whose tailor shop owning family is struggling after the last war. One day…
Blood drive planned for Sept. 12
◆ Need for blood is critical. Coldwell Banker Country Estates and the American Red Cross are teaming up this month for a community blood drive. The blood drive is slated to take place on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m….
Thayne Food Bank receives donation
◆ Funds will be used to meet community needs. EMT and Fire Training Incorporated, a company that offers online training and recertification options for emergency first responders, recently made a donation to the Thayne Food Pantry. “EMT and Fire Training…
Business Council seeks boost in relief applications in nine counties
◆ 56 entities have requested $3 million in total from the Relief and Mitigation funds. Provided by the Wyoming Business Council While applications are open to all eligible businesses and nonprofits throughout the state, the Wyoming Business Council encourages entities…
Firefighters respond to several incidents over Labor Day Weekend
◆ Crow Creek Fire threatens homes. Firefighters responded to several fires that ignited early Labor Day Weekend. “Fire conditions are still volatile in the local area and we need everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires,” said Martell Gibbons,…
2020 LOTOJA is Saturday
◆ SV will see cylists traveling through the area throughout the day. The 2020 LOTOJA bike race will take place on Saturday, September 12. The event will bring an estimated 1,250 cyclists and their support crews to the valley. The…
Rocky Mountain Power working to restore electricity to 185,000 residents
ROCK SPRINGS (Sept. 8, 2020) – Rocky Mountain Power crews continue to inspect damage and restore service to customers after hurricane-strength winds – in excess of 110 mph in some areas – ripped through areas of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho…
Cody schools report first coronavirus case
CODY (WNE) — On the fourth day of the school year, the Cody School District announced the first case of COVID-19 within its walls – a Heart Mountain Academy student. In a Facebook post Thursday morning, the district credited Park…
Cooler temps help knock down fire near Jackson
JACKSON (WNE) — Cooler temperatures and firefighters working through the night combined to knock down the Swinging Bridge Fire within hours of flaring up and sweeping over 102 acres. Smoke wisped up from the remnants of root systems within the…
Powder River Basin on pace to produce less than 200 million tons of coal
By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Under the right circumstances, carbon under pressure produces diamonds. But the intense pressure from multiple fronts now squeezing Powder River Basin coal is crushing the industry. Already struggling…