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…
Wind farm gets permit for 277 turbines
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Wyoming’s Industrial Siting Council has approved a permit for a 277-turbine wind farm that’s planned for construction on the border of Albany and Carbon counties. The council approved the…
Christmas Creche set for Sunday in the Thayne Community Center
The 2019 Community Christmas Creche will open its doors at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. The event will take place in the Thayne Community Center Gymnasium. Admission is free and open to the public. Musical presentations and readings will…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 4, 2019
Hanna marshal praised for ending hostage situation at Virginian RAWLINS (WNE) — A Hanna marshal has been praised for his work using less than lethal force when taking a suspect into custody last week. Marshal Jeff Neimark responded to a…
Judge dismisses part of Evanston gun policy lawsuit
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — The lawsuit against Uinta County School District No. 1 regarding the district’s concealed carry rule, Rule CKA, will be allowed to continue. A ruling issued by Judge Steven…
No injuries reported in multiple-car accident involving school bus
Area first responders are on the scene at the Grover corner on U.S. 89 on Tuesday morning December 3. A call came in at approximately 7:50 a.m. to report an accident involving a school bus. According to LCSD#2 Superintendent Matt…
Man accused of stealing $7,000 from ATMs
CODY (WNE) — A Brazilian national is facing up to 160 years in prison on charges that he illegally withdrew more than $7,000 from Park County ATM machines in recent weeks. Allisson Bebiano, 29, is in custody at the Park…
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asks members and friends to create welcoming community for refugees
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued this statement on refugees following recent media inquiries: “As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are deeply committed to living the…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 2, 2019
Sales, use tax collections strong in 2019 CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming’s sales and use tax collection stayed strong in fiscal year 2019, with the state amassing over $1 billion, a nearly 12 percent leap from the previous year, according to…