University of Wyoming ascends in national college rankings
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming has made a big jump in two major national college rankings, augmenting its recently achieved status as a Carnegie R1 research institution, a UW news release said. In the latest “America’s Top…
Teton Pass certification requirement begins Oct. 1
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Drivers of large or heavy rigs will need to complete a new online safety program before crossing Teton Pass beginning Oct. 1. The Wyoming Department of Transportation…
Cowboys Down Hawai’i 27-10 in Conference Opener
Wyoming opened Mountain West play with a rousing 27-10 victory over Hawai’i in front of a Homecoming crowd of 20,999 at War Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys (2-2 overall, 1-0 MW) made a goal-line stand in the third quarter and Markell…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Make Me Love You” by Nickelback
A new song by rock group Nickelback is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Make Me Love You” was released last week and will be added to the Swift 98 playlist if voted to be…
More than 18,500 visit Cody temple
POWELL (WNE) — Thousands of people visited The Church of Latter-day Saints’s new Cody temple during a recent open house. According to the church, 18,527 people from Park County, other parts of Wyoming and other states toured the facility…
SVHS preparing for Homecoming week
• Festivities planned September 28 – October 3 Star Valley High School is set to celebrate the school’s traditional Homecoming Week September 18-October 3. Activities include all the old favorites and a few new adventures. Alumni are invited to…
More than a hobby: Jennifer Wilkins builds strength and confidence for herself and her students with Star Valley Circus
Jennifer Wilkins has found that the arts can do more than teach a skill. For her, they have provided physical and emotional strength, confidence, stability and a sense of belonging. Through Star Valley Circus, she now works to give others…
Independent Notes: A proper Lincoln County welcome home.
We escort many a state championship team back into Star Valley but it’s rare to be called on to acknowledge an active member of service coming home, even if for a short time to be with family. This week I…
Braves crush Panthers 48-7 to set up Homecoming tilt with Cody next Friday
For the second straight weekend the Star Valley defense dominated their opponent, holding them under 100 yards for the night in a lopsided score. This time it was a 48-7 final in Powell that started the second half with a…
(Video) – Jackson Broncs Football at Cody
The Battle of the Broncs is an annual game on the schedule but it’s not always a battle of unbeatens like it is this season. The (4-0) Jackson Broncs, ranked #3 in this week’s WyoPreps.com Coaches and Media Poll will…