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 By Staff Report    Lifestyles    March 30, 2023 

Saratoga and Encampment FCCLA perform well at Leaders Conference

Congratulations to our FCCLA students for their performance at the 2023 Wyoming Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America State Conference! Saratoga - FCCLA advisor Briana Williams 100% of students competing qualified for the National Leadersh...

 

Parker Promoted to Publisher

Virginia Parker was recently promoted to the role of editor/publisher at the Saratoga Sun and will be running the community newspaper, which is in its 135th year of covering the Platte Valley. Parker...

 

Acclaimed western artist topic of video program

The Friends of the Library will be presenting a video compilation created several years ago by Mary Perue as a high school history project. Saratoga artist John Perue, and local historian Dick Perue...

 
 By Staff report    Sports    March 16, 2023

Saratoga players honored

The Saratoga Panthers and Lady Panthers have concluded their season with All-Conference and All-State honors. Honors for both are nominated and voted upon by the Wyoming Coaches Association. For...

 
 By Staff Report    News    March 9, 2023

Wyoming wildlife weathered by winter

Much of Wyoming is experiencing an increase in snowfall and extremely cold temperatures this winter. Wildlife managers across the state are actively monitoring the impact on big game and are seeing increased mortality in some areas of the state. “W...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 23, 2023

Arrest made in Saratoga overdose deaths

Less than two weeks after the overdose death of a Saratoga couple on February 4, at least one suspect is in custody. On February 21, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest had been made in Saratoga on February 17 in connection with...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 16, 2023

Tom Arthur speaks after guilty plea

A hunting violation involving Saratoga resident Tom Arthur has finally reached a conclusion. On January 20, Arthur pled guilty in Carbon County Circuit Court to the charge of Illegal use of Firearm to Take Deer during Archery Only Deer Hunting. The...

 

Farming on the small scale

The University of Wyoming Extension and Central Wyoming College will host the state’s first Harvest Wyoming small farm symposium in Riverton March 10-11.  Farmers and ag professionals from across the state will lead workshops on topics including...

 

Saratoga senior performs at Wyoming All-State Jazz Honor Ensemble

Madison Teichman, a senior at Saratoga Middle High School recently participated in the Wyoming Jazz Educators' Honor Vocal Jazz set of rehearsals and performance at Natrona County High School in...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 9, 2023

Governor's 2023 Prayer Breakfast to Feature Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne's

Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. A longstanding tradition spanning...

 

Sweet Soiree

Rawlins’ Premiere Downtown FUNdraiser, Sweet Soiree, is scheduled for February 11, 2023. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, live auction, raffles, Wine & Whiskey Pull and Tasting, and dancing. It is a great opportunity for...

 

Wyoming Artists' Association post COVID revival

The Wyoming Artists’ Assn has held its annual convention, uninterrupted since 1955, until Covid put a halt to things in 2020. WAA is a nonprofit organization that promotes Wyoming artists and provides an opportunity for its members to gather once a...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 9, 2023

Wyoming delegation kicks-off tele-town halls

U.S. Senators John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., participated in their first Wyoming delegation tele-town hall of the 118th Congress Wednesday night. “While working together in Washington, it is critical...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 9, 2023

Wyoming Lands World's Largest Vertical Farming Research Facility

Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world's largest and most...

 

Bee-lining it to state

On Friday, January 20, Saratoga students participated in the Scripp's Spelling Bee, which was held at the Platte Valley Community Center. There were 46 contestants in the Bee from grades 2-8. Cooper...

 

A free meal

Come, eat, visit, and enjoy a complimentary meal and fellowship as everyone is invited to “Gather at the Table” Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on the corner of 3rd and Bridge...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 2, 2023

Governor Gordon and other Republican Governors Oppose President Biden's WOTUS Rule

Governor Mark Gordon and 24 other Republican governors issued a joint letter to President Joe Biden opposing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and are calling on him to delay implementation until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a ruling in...

 

Bringing focus on womens health

Jolena Martin, PA-C will join the Platte Valley Clinic where she will provide care to patients three days a week beginning February 6th. Martin will also be part of the team at the North Platte...

 
 By Staff Report    News    February 2, 2023

2023 Marks 75th Anniversary for Crazy Horse Memorial

It has been 75 years since the first blast began to reveal the likeness of Lakota leader Crazy Horse in the granite on Thunderhead Mountain in southwestern South Dakota. Over the years, as the...

 
 By Staff Report    News    January 26, 2023

Crosswalk Safety Bill to Be Heard in House Transportation Committee Tuesday

A bill that authorizes the use of video systems on official traffic control devices to monitor pedestrian safety at school zone crosswalks will be heard by the House Transportation, Highways and Military Transportation Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, Ja...

 
 By Staff Report    News    January 26, 2023

Governor Gordon Appoints Byron Mathews State Fire Marshal

Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark Young, who is retiring after serving as interim State Fire...

 
 By Staff Report    News    January 26, 2023

Governor Appoints John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. LaBuda’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Jim Radda in Teton County and the subsequent...

 
 By Staff Report    News    January 19, 2023

Governor Gordon Offers a Blueprint for Wyoming to Lead the Nation 

Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further opportunities to lead the nation through innovation.  Reflecting on the current financial position of the...

 

Donors needed

Blood donors are needed for the blood drive sponsored annually by the Valley Service Organization (VSO). The drive will be held on January 18, 2023 at the Platte Valley Community Center from noon to 5:30. The event chair, Roxie Baldwin, said she... Full story

 
 By Staff Report    News    January 12, 2023

UW Extension to Host Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell Jan. 25

On Jan. 25, the University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2023 Northwest Crop Symposium at the Park County Fairgrounds in Powell. “The Northwest Crop Symposium is an annual event for producers to gather some new information and do a little netw...

 

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