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Month: June 2026

Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols

  Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) convened an ad hoc panel discussion this week with State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel, State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Allen, and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Curren of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to drive proactive protective…

Wrestling generations past honor Clark at community gathering

  • SVHS career spanned from 1999-2026 This past weekend, many former students and athletes who wrestled under Eddie Clark in his 27 years at Star Valley High School came together to say thank you and enjoy a few hours…

Isabel Vasco Named Wyoming Gatorade Player of the Year

Future University of Wyoming soccer player, Isabel Vasco, earned an honor for her play this past season. She was named Wyoming’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Vasco put up impressive numbers for Green River High School in 2026. She tallied…

Teichert qualifies for NHSFR

  Cokeville resident Clay Teichert qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the Bull Riding event after placing 3rd overall in the Idaho State High School Finals. Tiechert received a no score in the 1st and 2nd…

Rotary Club of Star Valley hosts Culpepper & Merriweather

  The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Star Valley for a stop at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton on June 24. Cory Frome, spokesman for Rotary Club of Star Valley, is helping with ticket sales. He explained…

Grand Teton National Park kills black bear amid raft of early summer ursine conflict

  • At least five black bears have obtained human food this season.   By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Grand Teton National Park has seen elevated bear conflict — and bear activity —…

Severe drought stresses Wyoming ranches, agriculture

  By Shiloh Martin Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — “This drought is probably as bad as I’ve seen in my life operating as a rancher,” said Dustin Taylor, the owner of Meeteetse’s E Spear Ranch. Taylor normally…

Fire Danger Raised to HIGH

Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “high” for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. While the landscape may still appear green, heavy dead and down timber and fuels…

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks’ first title…

U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

By WILL WEISSERT and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the…