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Year: 2026

Grading of Swift Creek Road may start this week

The Bridger-Teton National Forest Road Crew plans to begin grading work on Swift Creek Road starting this week, weather permitting. The project is expected to take approximately two days to complete. Crews may also trim back willow vegetation in areas…

USDA Awards Water & Waste Disposal Loan to Nordic Ranches Community Water & Sewer District

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wyoming State Director Tyler Harrison today announced the agency is awarding a $1 million loan to Nordic Ranches Community Water and Sewer District in Lincoln County to secure a community water system. “This investment…

Hughes Named Old Trapper Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week

He rushed for four touchdowns on Saturday University of Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. It marks back-to-back weeks that a Cowboy player has earned a weekly Mountain…

Common Challenges When Working With Thin Metals

Explore the challenges of fabricating thin metals, including heat distortion, sharp edges, and material damage, with practical solutions for better results.

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…