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Thayne man killed in officer involved shooting in Idaho while attempting to steal 4-wheeler

A man who died in an officer-involved shooting after an alleged theft attempt has been identified. Talon Sessions, 35 of Thayne, Wyoming, was identified by Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts, as the man who died. “This incident remains under investigation…

Kemmerer’s Benson finishes 2nd at Terry Berg Invite

Golfers from Kemmerer High School were in Lander on Monday and Tuesday for the Terry Berg Invite.  On the boys side, Kemmerer’s Trevan Benson finished second with a score of 149, just two strokes behind Lander’s William Oland who won…

Celebrating community spirit at J.C. Penney Golden Rule Day

The City of Kemmerer is gearing up for its annual Golden Rule Day, a beloved tradition that celebrates community spirit and service. Scheduled for August 28, the festivities will kick off at 4:00 p.m., featuring a picnic and historic tour…

The Wave Radio Interview: Superintendent Dr. Gary Brogan, Back-to-School report

Bear Lake School District #33 Superintendent Dr. Gary Brogan stepped into The Wave studio on Tuesday, August 19 to discuss renovations and improvements at the various school buildings throughout the district this past summer. Back to school procedures, bus routes,…

2 officers killed and a third is wounded in a Utah shooting, authorities say

By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press Two police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call were shot and killed in Utah, and a man was taken into custody after bystanders persuaded him to drop the gun, authorities said Monday. The officers…

Kemmerer and Diamondville’s comprehensive planning process: looking ahead

Kemmerer and Diamondville are set to embark on an important initiative to update their comprehensive plan, a process that takes place every five to eight years. According to Brian Muir, Kemmerer City Administrator, the last comprehensive plan was created in 2018,…

Last session’s housing bills could be templates for 2026 legislation

By Carrie Haderlie The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange Experts in Wyoming’s housing industry are asking lawmakers to reconsider several bills that failed to gain traction during the 2025 Legislative Session next year. Housing was placed low on a list of…

Governor Gordon Issues Emergency Declaration in Response to Multiple Wildfires Burning in Wyoming

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  Governor Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order declaring an emergency in response to multiple fires currently burning in Wyoming. The declaration will help the state access additional federal firefighting resources and directs the Office of…

TerraPower begins construction on state-of-the-art Kemmerer Training Center

The following is a press release from TerraPower TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company, announced today the start of construction on the state-of-the-art Kemmerer Training Center (KTC), at the site of the Natrium project in Kemmerer, Wyoming. This is the second…