Wyoming celebrates 150 years of women’s suffrage
By Margaret Austin Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — At the Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Gov. Mark Gordon listed off a number of instances where Wyoming was ahead of the rest of the country:…
Local elementary students gathering supplies for children in Kosovo
◆ School supplies to be sent to National Guard soldiers working in schools. Afton Elementary students have partnered with Charlie Company of the U.S. Army National Guard to share the gift of knowledge and education with children in Kosovo. Captain…
Tincup project partners receive conservation award
◆ Stream restoration project kicked off in 2017. Efforts in stream restoration in the Tincup area have been recognized. The project began in 2017 and has continued in phases since that time. A number of different groups and agencies have…
Yellowstone continues war against lake trout
By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Yellowstone National Park is still the king of lake trout slayers in Yellowstone Lake as officials keep up the relentless pressure on the invasive species in attempts to save…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 10, 2019
Gordon asks USDA for help with beet losses POWELL (WNE) — Early freezes in October greatly damaged the sugar beet and bean crops before they were harvested this year — so much so that local and state officials are asking…
Community Events: December 6-8
Friday, December 6 A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS celebration in Cokeville. Light parade at 6 p.m. STARS IN THE VALLEY Concert presented by the SV Arts Council. 7 p.m. in the SVHS Auditorium. “BELIEVE” Christmas Program performed by Veritas. Sponsored by Berean…
Exhibit featuring UW paleontologist on display at Smithsonian
By Eve Newman Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE (WNE) — A photography exhibit and film that premiered at the University of Wyoming more than two years ago are now on display at the Smithsonian. UW associate professor and…
Company goes bankrupt owing Johnson Co. $11 million
By Mara Abbott Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — It was the worst possible answer to Johnson County’s $11 million question. New bankruptcy filings revealed that Moriah Powder River LLC, which initiated its Chapter 11 case on Oct….
UW Symphony Orchestra makes a visit to Star Valley High School
◆ Local middle school and high school musicians take part in clinics. Star Valley High School and Star Valley Middle School music students welcomed the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra for a visit on Monday, November 18. The symphony orchestra…
Barrasso and President Trump spend Thanksgiving with soldiers
◆ There are approximately 370 Wyoming National Guard soldiers deployed. Thanksgiving Day Wyoming soldiers stationed in Afghanistan spent some time with U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and President Donald Trump. Members of Wyoming National Guard’s A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 300th…