Amended bill would reduce residential property tax rate to 8.3%
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — In the 2024 general election, Wyoming voters approved a constitutional amendment to create a fourth class of property — residential — and give the Legislature the power…
Lady Braves run away with 4A West Regional championship
The Star Valley Lady Braves have been the favorites to win the team’s third straight state championship and heading into the final weekend of the season they look the part as they won the 4A West Regional in Evanston with…
(Photo Gallery) – Braves claim 4A West crown on home mat
Star Valley defended their home mat for the 4A West Regional title as they fended off favorite Kelly Walsh 239.0 to 233.5. It was the first regional wrestling tournament held at SVHS since 2014. Individually, the Braves advanced six grapplers…
Wyoming graduation rates are consistently above 80 percent
• Lincoln County School District No. 2 remains among the ranks of Wyoming districts that consistently experience a graduation rate over 90 percent The Wyoming Department of Education announced in a January press release that on-time graduation rates from…
Hill Climbs This Weekend – February 21-23. Spectators are welcome. Admission is free
Snow. It’s a way of life for folks in Star Valley. There’s something comforting and predictable about the white blanket that covers all the dust and work, allowing the earth to rest. For some, however, snow brings all the energy…
Thayne Firemen Recognized
• Mackey Asher named 2024 Firefighter of the Year, Jay Hokanson retires after 31 years The Thayne Fire Department recently gathered to celebrate and honor the dedication, sacrifice, and service of its firefighters. This annual event recognized the exceptional…
Victims identified in I-80 tunnel crash
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol and Sweetwater County Coroner are releasing the names of those who lost their lives in Friday’s crash in the Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80. Christopher Johnson, 20, of Rawlins; Quentin Romero, 22, of…
‘Signature Saige’ Local business honors memory of family impacted by drunk driving
Saige Mortensen was a dancer. She loved ballet, tap and hip-hop. She also loved to ice fish with her family and play four-square with her friends at Osmond Elementary. Kirstin Mortensen loved to read books and be at home with…
Big Horn Basin communities in shock after deadly shooting
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Outside of some stray pieces of crime scene tape around a Byron residence, there were few outward signs on Tuesday of the tragedy that had occurred the previous…
Multiple fatalities part of multi-vehicle pileup inside I-80 tunnel
An explosion involving multiple semi-trailers and at least two passenger vehicles occurred in the westbound tunnel on I-80 near Green River at approximately 11:37 a.m. on Friday. Both lanes of travel are closed in both directions indefinitely as officials work…