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After the Wyoming Education Association and several school districts successfully sued the state over school funding, legislators will address the court’s decision as they approach a new season crafting policies for the state’s K-12 public school system.
Wyoming lawmakers consider court order in upcoming interim
CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers will carry the weight of a recent court decision to adequately fund public schools as they approach a new season crafting policies for the state’s K-12 public …
This map from the 2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care shows overall scores by state.
Lawmakers didn’t fill Wyoming’s ‘unacceptable’ maternity gaps this session. They’ll likely try again.
Four Wyoming birthing facilities have closed over the last dozen years — ending options for mothers to deliver babies in Riverton, Kemmerer, Rawlins and Evanston. With 11 of the state’s …
PacifiCorp’s Naughton Power Plant outside of Kemmerer is set to close by the end of the year.
PacifiCorp throws lifeline to one Wyoming power plant, confirms end of coal at another
Wyoming’s largest electric utility has thrown a temporary lifeline to the Dave Johnston coal-fired power plant near Glenrock while solidifying plans to stop burning coal at the Naughton power …

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Making a difference, on the field and off

MV senior and Green River Lady Wolves catcher Kodi Jean Allred confers with pitcher Haidyn Terry during Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader against Cheyenne Central. Allred is spearheading a program called Hits Against Hunger, a food drive benefiting the Green River Food Bank.
With her fourth and final high school softball season just getting underway, Mountain View High School senior Kodi Jean Allred   — who plays catcher and shortstop for the Green River Lady …

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MV senior Casey Walker launches a shot over a Buffalo defender during the Buffs’ 60-55 loss to the Bison at the 3A State Tourney in Casper.

Buffalos go 0-2 at 3A State Basketball Tourney

The Mountain View High School boys’ basketball team saw their season come to an end Friday at the 3A State Basketball Tournament in Casper, posting an 0-2 record against a pair of tough teams. …
Lady Eagle senior Falyn Youngberg averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 season.

Lyman hoops teams end season at 3A West Regionals

The Lyman High School hoops teams saw their seasons come to an end earlier this month at the 3A West Regional Tournament in Lander, with the Lady Eagles going 1-2 and the Eagles 0-2 to close out …
LHS freshman Treysen Henderson attempts a switch against Lander’s Ty McWilliams during Saturday’s 106-pound championship match at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Casper. Henderson lost the match in OT to finish runner-up.

Eagles, Lady Eagles solid at State Wrestling Championships

The Lyman High School wrestling teams traveled to Casper over the weekend for the 3A State Wrestling Championships, with the Eagles scrapping their way to an eighth-place finish; the Lady Eagles …
Mountain View 175-pounder Levi Jones prepares to throw Powell’s Mitchel Wainscott during Friday’s semifinals at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Casper. Jones lost the match, but went on to place 3rd for the tournament.

Buffalos 12th, Lady Buffs 39th at State Wrestling Championships

The Mountain View High School wrestling teams were in Casper over the weekend for the 3A State Wrestling Championships, with the Buffalos finishing eighth overall; the Lady Buffs contingent finished …

The LHS boys’ swim team competed at the 3A State Swimming and Diving Championships last week, placing fourth as a team with eight individual placers and Top 4 finishes from all three relay teams.

Eagles swim to 4th at 3A State Swimming and Diving

The Lyman High School boys’ swim team concluded the 2025-25 season last weekend with strong performances at the 3A State Swimming and Diving Championships in Gillette, finishing fourth as a …
Lady Eagle Gracelynn Allen works to gain an advantage against Jackson’s Tai McBride in the 125-pound championship match at Saturday’s 4A West Regional Tournament in Evanston. Allen came up short in the match, but finished runner-up at 125 pounds.

Lady Eagle grapplers 4th at 4A West Regionals

Competing in the 4A West Regional Tournament in Evanston over the weekend, the Lyman High School girls’ wrestling team had a weekend to remember, earning a Top 5 finish as a team. Star …
The LHS boys’ wrestling team placed fifth as a team at the 3A West Regional Tournament in Pinedale over the weekend, with one individual champion, one runner-up, two third-place finishers and 13 total placers headed to Casper for state. Max Gregory won the 3A West Championship at 215 pounds for the Eagles.

Lyman grapplers fifth at 3A West Regional Tourney

With one individual champion, one runner-up, two third-place finishers and 13 total placers, the Lyman High School wrestling team placed fifth as a team at the 3A West Regional Tournament over the …
Obituaries
 Glen Robert Hurdsman March 2, 1929 – April 4, 2025
Glen Robert Hurdsman, also known by his nickname of “Dempsey,” was born on March 2, 1929, in Ogden, Utah. He was a lifelong resident of Mountain View, where he graduated from Mountain …
Donald Richard Carroll Jan. 16, 1930 – March 29, 2025
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor and friend, Donald Richard Carroll, returned to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 29, at the age of 95. Don was born on Jan. 16, …
Yvonne Atkinson Warnick Aug. 1, 1944 – March 18, 2025
After a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Yvonne Atkinson Warnick, peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, March 18, …
Doris Sievers April 4, 1945 – Feb. 21, 2025
Doris Sievers (nee Malliot), 79, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, while residing in Mountain View. She was born on April 4, 1945, in Powell. Doris was a devoted mother to her three daughters, …
Claudia Proffit Oct. 5, 1941 – Feb. 19, 2025
As our mom, Claudia Proffit, left this earth on Wednesday, Feb. 19, we imagined her being greeted by our dad, who preceded her in death, hand outstretched, inviting her to dance again to this song by …

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Public notices
Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, April 16, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE TOWN OF LYMAN WHEREAS, current Town Ordinances set out off-street …
Bridger Valley Pioneer, April 16, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE TOWN OF LYMAN WHEREAS, current Town Ordinances set out off-street …
Bridger Valley Pioneer, April 9, 2025
Invitation to submit proposals Uinta County is seeking proposals for removal of top seals, cleaning of old sealant, cleaning of glass panels, installation of new sealant, and top seals to the …
Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, April 2, 2025
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITHIN AND FOR UINTA COUNTY, WYOMING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) MARILYN ANITA SPILDE-LEE, ALSO ) KNOWN AS MARILYN …
Bridger Valley Pioneer Legals, March 26, 2025
TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL AND NEW OF RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, WYOMING NOTICE IS …

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I signed the letter urging our congressional delegation to support the rule of law. Here’s why.

Picture the playground scene: the Brutes pummeling the Mutes. The crowd accordions in on victim and tormentor. The dunce from down the street — you know the one, that kid who’s always …

I’ll take constitutional crisis for 200, please, Alex

By Rod Miller WyoFile.com   Generally defined as a problem or controversy that cannot be resolved by the Constitution, we in the good ol’ U.S. of A. have had our share of …

Colon cancer screening is important

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. Early detection and …

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