School district weighs policy options in wake of House Bill 172
• Repeals gun-free zones for legal concealed carriers One of many bills passed by the 68th Wyoming Legislature that has the state’s school districts examining solutions is House Bill 172 which repeals so-called gun-free zones on school campuses. This…
Mobile Food Pantry comes to Afton this Friday
• 400 boxes available, no income qualifications required Wyoming’s Mobile Food Pantry, which comes to Afton once a year, is returning Friday, May 23 in the south parking lot of Star Valley High School. Sponsored by the Afton Food…
UW Athletics and Kaylee Prigge Agree to Contract Extension
• Deal runs through 2027 season University of Wyoming Athletics has announced a multi-year extension with Cowgirl Volleyball Head Coach Kaylee Prigge. The extension runs through the 2027 season. “I am eternally grateful to love what I do and who…
Cyber Wyoming: Reported scams and resources for suspected fraud
The following column is comprised of examples of reported scams attempted on Wyoming residents and contains links on how to report them and who to contact in the case you suspect fraud. Text Message Scam Alert – High Touch Fraud…
UW Extension Offers New Educational Series on Ranch Economics, Natural Resource Management
The University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new educational series designed to support ranchers in navigating the complexities of modern livestock and land management. Rancher’$ E.D.G.E. (Excellence in Development, Grazing and Economics) is designed for ranchers, family members and…
Evansville tops the state with fastest population growth in 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half of the 31 large cities and towns (those with a population of more than 2,000 people) in Wyoming added residents between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024….
Deadlines approaching for property tax relief programs
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Revenue reminds homeowners in Wyoming that they may qualify for a partial refund of 2024 property taxes paid. The property tax relief program for homeowners has an application deadline of June 2….
Wyoming Game and Fish Department revamps State Wildlife Action Plan
• A collaborative approach to wildlife conservation in Wyoming The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has launched the revision process for Wyoming’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), a critical document updated every decade to help conserve the state’s at-risk…
Gov. Gordon, Rep. Hageman acknowledge veterans in Star Valley
Gov. Mark Gordon, First Lady Jennie Gordon, and Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, the Adjutant General of Wyoming, and Veterans Commission Chairman Ken Persson were among those traveling to Star Valley Saturday Morning for the “Wyoming…
Governor highlights unity in struggles, opportunity in energy
By David Neri Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Shortly after Gov. Mark Gordon began his speech to the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, he relayed an old memory of his, one from before he…