Governor Gordon Orders Lowering of Flags to Half Staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 15, 2026 – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has ordered all flags to be flown at half staff today in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day. The flags will return to full staff tomorrow morning at dawn.
Spread Creek Fire Update for May 15, 2026
Teton Interagency Fire crews continue suppression efforts on the Spread Creek Fire. The lightning-caused fire is estimated at 257-acres and is 5% contained. Reported acreage has been lowered to reflect more precise mapping data; initial estimates were based on the…
Sports Friday Interview: Trevor Wilson, WHSAA
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Sports Friday Interview: Abi Carrillo-Zarate, Elia Matautia & Coach McKay Young
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County treatment program available to help those who want to change
Sometimes going it alone just isn’t enough and as people we need help to change for the better. In the case of those who are facing cases for drugs and alcohol related obstacles, Lincoln County has a treatment program…
Candidate Filing Period now open
• Deadline is May 29 Individuals who wish to run for public office in Wyoming will be able to file for candidacy beginning Thursday, May 14 through May 29. This includes federal, state, county and city/town positions. This…
Star Valley FFA Blue & Gold Gala Fundraiser
Members and supporters of Star Valley FFA will gather for the chapter End of Year Banquet on Saturday, May 16 in the South Exhibit Hall at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner…
Three SVHS students take gold in State Young Authors writing competition
Three Star Valley High School students took home first place ribbons in the Wyoming State Young Authors writing competition. Senior Taggart Ivie, junior Symantha Hepworth and freshman Aniston Schwab were honored as the state’s first place winners in a…
Lawmakers consider options for free access to court records
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After years of discussions about modernizing Wyoming’s court records system to allow greater accessibility, state lawmakers are once again considering making a change. Discussions Wednesday during the…
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking…