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Month: September 2026

Western Wyoming College and University of Wyoming Launch Express Transfer Agreement 

Western Wyoming College (Western) and the University of Wyoming (UW) have launched a new Express Transfer Agreement (ETA), giving Western students a clear path from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree at UW. Through the new partnership, eligible students…

Braves down Comets 42-22 in Poky contest

At the beginning of the season, the difficult non-conference schedule of the Star Valley football team had some wondering if an 0-3 start was more likely than a 3-0 start in 2026. After rolling past the Raymond Comets on Saturday…

Kidney disease determined as cause of fish mortality on Salt River

  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has determined that Proliferative Kidney Disease (PKD) is causing the Mountain Whitefish die-off in Star Valley’s Salt River. PKD is triggered by a microscopic parasite called Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae. After conducting specialized laboratory tests…

Did a tornado form in Smoot during microburst?

• National Weather Service says “No evidence” A powerful thunderstorm that rolled through southern Star Valley nearly two weeks ago has been described by some longtime residents as the strongest they have ever seen hit the area. The microburst directly…

Alpine to test temporary roundabout on Highway 89

  Alpine will launch a demonstration roundabout project in September at the intersection of U.S.89 and the Greys River Road. The temporary roundabout is designed to address increased traffic flows within the Town of Alpine and help the community further…

Local man still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

  The search continues for a Star Valley Ranch man who went missing after a flash flood washed through the Grand Canyon area on September 3. Timothy Smith, 53, was with two friends, John Giusti 46 and Brent Rosenkranz, 42…

Open House Begins for Montpelier Idaho Temple

The open house for the Montpelier Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began on Tuesday, September 8, with a media day for invited guests and journalists. Doors will open to the public from Thursday, September…

WYDOT plans new Teton Pass warnings

    By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The Wyoming Department of Transportation will install stronger brake check, low gear and escape ramp warnings on Teton Pass beginning Sept. 21, addressing several concerns raised…

Cowboys Host Northern Colorado in Stripe Our of War Memorial Stadium on Saturday Contest on MW+

  Buy Tickets Watch MW+ – Sign Up Today Listen Live Live Stats   The Wyoming Cowboys open the home portion of the schedule on Saturday hosting Northern Colorado in the annual Stripe Out of War Memorial Stadium at 2…