Poverty among Sweetwater County families higher than the U.S. average
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Many families in Sweetwater County cannot afford quality early childhood services. The number of children and families living at and below poverty in Sweetwater County is…
Pierce Brosnan fined for foot travel in a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park
Pierce Brosnan, 70, of Malibu, California, was fined $500, and required to pay a $1,000 community service payment to the Yellowstone Forever Geological Fund, a $30 court processing fee, and a $10 special assessment. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick…
‘Path of the Pronghorn’ protections advance despite industry opposition
• Conservationists, oil and gas industry debate merits of state protection. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — After two hours, John Masterson had read the room. The oil and gas industry was fighting…
Salt Lake City and Utah move toward final approval of 2034 Winter Games
Salt Lake City is poised to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2034 after International Olympic committee (IOC) officials had nothing but good things to say during a recent briefing about their scheduled visit to Utah in April. They reportedly…
Lander Educator Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Transformative Leadership and Community Impact
• Gannett Peak Elementary Assistant Principal Megan Park honored during coast-to-coast tour recognizing excellence and innovation in education. A Lander assistant principal received the surprise of a lifetime today when she was presented with the Milken Educator Award, a prestigious…
Vitality Health Show: Ben Richards
Stephanie Parrish, host of the Vitality Health Show, was born and raised in southern Idaho, Stephanie Parrish, has been on stage as an actor, singer and dancer since the age of 3. She co-owned a dance studio for 30 years….
Hughes foundation announces $15 million for Habitat homes
JACKSON (WNE) — The Hughes Charitable Foundation on Thursday announced plans to give $15 million to Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area for affordable housing in northern South Park. The family foundation’s matching-based “challenge grant” comes two days…
Mule deer herd estimated to have lost nearly 20,000 due to harsh 22-23 winter
• Numbers are expected to bounce back. The winter of 2022-23 was one for the record books with snowfall setting new standards in many places of western Wyoming. It was also a very difficult year for wildlife and mule deer…
Jackson skier dies after fall into tree well
JACKSON (WNE) — A 67-year-old Jackson man died Friday when he fell into a tree well inbounds at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This marks the second death within two weeks in a tree well at an area resort. Teton County…
House fights for Senate-axed school construction funds in budget negotiations
• Rock Springs and Jackson, accused of jumping the priorities line, desperately need improved facilities, district leaders say. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In the Rock Springs High School’s woodshop, a large crack crawls up a brick wall, evidence…