Independent Notes: I’ll keep doing it as long as the good Lord, my wife and couple of votes allow!
I was amazed at the number of people in attendance. I made an early morning run to Casper Monday for the Wyoming Business Alliance Policy and Prosperty Summit. It was one of those over-and-back-in-a-day trips, but important in a…
LCSD#2 grads selected for WCA All-Star games in Casper
• Games to be played at Casper College July 18 Rosters for the Wyoming Coaches Association (WCA) All-Star games have been released ahead of the weekend which will take place at Casper College on Saturday July 18. Teams representing…
4‑H Members showcase skill at County Archery and Air Rifle Shoot
Provided by Shar Perry, 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension, Lincoln County Local Lincoln County 4‑H members demonstrated precision, discipline, and sportsmanship during the annual County 4‑H Archery and Air Rifle Shoot held June 6. Youth in the county gathered to…
Lower Valley Energy Announces 2026 Board Election
The following is a news release from Lower Valley Energy – Lower Valley Energy members elected directors to represent Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 during the cooperative’s 2026 Board of Director election. Election results were announced Thursday evening at…
Wayne Heim’s art brings the Old West home
Visual artists are storytellers, preserving moments in time that draw emotion and build connection with the observer. Star Valley native, Wayne Heim, has used his artistic creativity to bring history and the American West to life in the minds and…
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a…
The Mountain West-PAC-12 divorce becomes final on July 1
This is the final week for the Mountain West Conference as it currently sits with major changes becoming official not only for that entity but for a re-launched Pac-12 Conference which is the latest league to have a numeral in…
Deputy ‘steadily improving’ after being shot 3 times by man in Baggs
• Suspect ‘stockpiled hundreds of AR15 magazines,’ appeared prepared for ‘large-scale act of violence,’ according to sheriff. By Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile.com A Carbon County deputy shot three times by a man in Baggs earlier this month…
2026 Lincoln County Fair Rodeo Royalty
The 2026 Lincoln County Fair royalty court will take on a full schedule of events this summer, representing the fair at rodeos, parades and community gatherings throughout the county. Led by Rodeo Queen Jordan Wilkes, the group was selected through…
Wyoming Forestry teams up with Forest Service for Good Neighbor Authority
• Kemmerer Ranger District used as an example area It’s called Good Neighbor Authority and it’s program showing signs of success in forest management as local forest districts are developing programs to harvest small amounts of timber while cleaning out…