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Samuel “Tote” Harris Named Old Trapper MW Freshman of the Week

• He has claimed the honor in back-to-back weeks    University of Wyoming freshman running back Samuel “Tote” Harris was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Freshman of the Week on Monday after recording a career-high in rushing on Saturday…

Lane closures on US-26 near Palisades underway

The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. IRWIN — Travelers on U.S. Highway 26 near the Wyoming border will see one lane-closures and temporary traffic signals in place. This began on Monday September 22. The restrictions…

“Dream Home” south of Thayne a complete loss from fire

  A new home located in the Salt River Ranch Estates south of Thayne is a complete loss after going up in flames Sunday night. Chief Tedd Jenkins with Thayne Volunteer Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched to the scene…

No injuries when small plane lands in field near Smoot

No injuries were reported after a small airplane was forced to land in a field near Smoot at roughly 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 21. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said two people were in the plane. “The pilot chose to…

US lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation

BEIJING (AP) — The United States wants to improve military-to-military ties with China, a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation said Monday in a meeting with China’s defense minister in Beijing. The visit is the first from the House…

Lady Braves volleyball wins two of three

  The Star Valley Lady Braves won two of three matches this past week including a pair of victories on the home court. The spikers swept both Jackson and Riverton at home and were swept themselves on the road against…

Small fire reported east of Alpine near Snake River Canyon

Smoke from a small wildfire burning east of Alpine may be visible to drivers in the Snake River Canyon. The Bradley Mountain Fire was reported Saturday afternoon, September 20. Resources were sent to fight the fire. As of Sunday morning…

Kick It or Keep It: “Find It Where I Can” by Sunny Sweeney

A song released one month ago by country artists Sunny Sweeney is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Find It Where I Can” will be added to The Spur’s playlist….

New Geophysical Data Released for Southern Wyoming and Northern Colorado

LARAMIE, Wyo. — High-resolution radiometric and magnetic data from an airborne geophysical survey of the Sierra Madre–Elkhead Mountains–Medicine Bow Mountains region of southern Wyoming and northern Colorado are now available to the public. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources…