Articles from the March 9, 2023 edition
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Holding out hope for a cure
In the summer of 2022, everything seemed to be going well for Lisa (Harper) Montez. Along with starting a family, she had a career in technology, was healthy and active and living in the state of...
The Driving Force of Education
Cindy Larson has been driving buses for the norther schools of Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) for more than three decades. This year, the roads faced by her and other drivers in the...
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...
Sobriety Above All
"I always made a promise to myself that if I was ever to use heroin again, I would make sure it killed me because I didn't want to live that lifestyle." Michelle Ellis was 13 years old when she first...
Taking the Highway to Health
The famous rock band AC/DC once sang about taking a particular path to a place for those who misbehaved in life. This year, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) is unveiling a different road: the...
Les "Duck" Daniels
Our great friend and fellow muzzleloader, Les “ Duck” Daniels, passed away Sunday evening, February 26th. Duck will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was one of the first members of our club. This summer when Jack Creek area is open,...
To heat or to eat
When you're hungry, you eat. When you're cold, you turn up the thermostat or build a fire in the stove. That is what the majority of us do. Sadly, this isn't the case for nearly 60,000 people in...
Welcome to Siberia – Wyoming's winter body count has been high
If you made a movie about this year’s Wyoming winter, it would have to be a survival story. There have been so many great rescue stories but also some awful accident stories. The worst was the deaths of five Missouri high school kids on...
Our Local Celebrity
Editor, He’s nailed it again. Each new book CJ Box publishes is eagerly awaited by Wyoming, especially those living in Carbon County. From cub reporter onward we have watched him make his mark. His latest book in the Joe Pickett...
Two points away from perfect
The Saratoga Panthers went to the 1A State Basketball Tournament with the hopes of finishing their perfect season and returning home as state champions. Instead, they took 3rd place following their on...
A consolation for the Lady Rattlers
Head Coach Mark Gillies is proud of the Little Snake River Valley (LSRV) Lady Rattlers. “There were plenty who didn’t think we would get to regionals this year, much less state,” Gillies said....