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Month: October 2026

Wyoming labor market showed improvement in second quarter

    CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming’s labor market showed improvement in the second quarter of 2026, with a moderate decrease in the unemployment rate and increase in job numbers. Private education and health services led employment growth (up 2.5%), while…

Wyoming Insight: Oil prices, tax collections increased in September

    CHEYENNE (WNE) — Oil prices rose last month, according to Wyoming Insight, which serves as an energy index and business indicators report for the state. Oil prices climb back toward $100/bbl. Natural gas prices are still under $3/MMBtu….

President Eyring Dedicates the Montpelier Idaho Temple

  • It is the 225th operating temple worldwide President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple on Sunday, October 18, 2026. This is…

Western Wyoming College Encourages Students to File the 2027-2028 FAFSA 

Western Wyoming College (Western) encourages current and prospective students to complete the 2027–2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now available at StudentAid.gov. The application opened earlier than ever before, giving students and families additional time to explore financial…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Kentucky Queen” by Wynonna

A new song released at the beginning of October by Wynonna Judd is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If kept, “Kentucky Queen” will be added to The Spur’s playlist. Vote to either kick or…

Hughes dazzles in dominant win over Northern Illinois

Quarterback rushes for four touchdowns Wyoming started the second half of the regular season with a dominant 41-23 victory over Northern Illinois in front of a crowd of 20,065 Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys (4-3, 3-1 Mountain West)…

LCSD2 Education Foundation continues to expand programing

The LCSD2 Education Foundation continues to expand on their programs in support of the students and staff members at Lincoln County School District #2 (LCSD#2). Community Scholarship funds for next spring are welcome this fall. Star Valley High School Residential…

St. Bart’s Food Bank welcomes Cokeville residents in need

  The pantry operates at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on Pine Street every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Visitors should enter through the Fellowship Hall door. No appointment is necessary, and other days or hours can be arranged upon…

Lincoln County 4-H awards top members

Courtesy of Lincoln County 4-H   Members, families, volunteers, and community supporters gathered on Monday October 5, 2026 for the annual Star Valley 4-H Awards Night and Banquet, an evening dedicated to recognizing the achievements and leadership of local 4-H…

SVHS Sports Roundup: October 14-16

The cross-country team is into the post-season, the volleyball team has one match to go in the regular season and the football team has a huge game against the Jackson Broncs for the conference championship next weekend. Here’s a look…