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Year: 2026

Wave Radio Interview: Micah Rigby – County Commissioner Candidate

Lisa caught up with Micah Rigby, County Commissioner Candidate for District 2, this morning on the Morning Chit Chat.  

Tips for Improving Worker Attitudes in Your Mining Operation

Low morale and safety concerns can slow mining crews. Turn things around with these tips for improving worker attitudes in your mining operation.

Community rallies following Saturday house fire in Star Valley Ranch

Neighbors, friends and strangers from around Star Valley are coming together to help a local couple who’s home is a complete loss after catching fire Saturday. “It’s really incredible to live in a small community like this,” homeowner Victor Noles…

Judge partially blocks 2026 Wyoming abortion ban, halting enforcement of most restrictive provisions

    By Dylan Farrell Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER  —- Two days after a hearing on abortion advocates’ request to temporarily block Wyoming’s latest abortion ban, Natrona County District Court Judge Daniel Forgey granted the plaintiffs’ motion—partially….

Ur-Energy starts uranium production in Wyoming

  CASPER (WNE) — Ur-Energy Inc. on Thursday announced it has started uranium mining at its Shirley Basin site in Carbon County, expanding U.S. production of the fuel used for nuclear energy. The company is now collecting uranium from its…

Governor Gordon Urges Property Tax Refund Program Applications

  “We are putting money back on the kitchen table for folks who need it. If you are eligible, I encourage you to sign up.” Governor Gordon (R-WY) encourages eligible property owners to apply for the Wyoming Property Tax Refund…

Commissioners vote to increase non-resident preference point prices

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commissioners voted to increase non-resident preference points effective January 1, 2027, a motion that was passed unanimously after some discussion. The Commission voted to increase non-resident preference point prices for elk, deer, and antelope to…

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

LONDON (AP) — A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon. Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “One Night In Tulsa” by Reba McEntire

A new song from country legend Reba McEntire is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “One Night In Tulsa” will be added to The Spur’s playlist. Vote to kick or…