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The Encampment Lady Tigers added one win and one loss to its stats last week, as it faced off against two heavy hitters in the final week before the team sets off to regionals in Lander Friday and Saturday. Both games which were on the road, were a potential glimpse into the team’s future, since the team was facing off against two heavy-hitting teams in its own conference—teams it will possibly run into again during post-season play. The Lady Tigers faced off against the Farson-Eden Lady Pronghorns Friday in Farson, and the... Full story
The proverbial roller coaster ride of a game was on display in Hanna, Medicine Bow, Elk Mountain (HEM) High School’s gym where the Lady Miners played Rock River High School’s volleyball team for the second time this year on Oct 17 at 4:30 p.m. The first and second sets were won by the Lady Miners and the home crowd was elated, but the happiness quickly evaporated as Rock River Lady Longhorns came back, winning the next two. The fans were getting the feeling the Lady Miners were going to lose to this team for a second time. Al...
On Saturday the Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School football team stayed on top of the Midwest Oilers 71-52, but the score does not show how close the game was until the last couple minutes. At halftime, the Miners were ahead with a comfortable 38-19 lead. Coach Zack Scott for the Miners could be heard telling his team to keep their heads together for the second half. It was good advice, because although the Miners scored first with a fumble recovery, the Oilers answered with a kickoff return. The crowd... Full story
The Saratoga Panthers Football team traveled to Wind River Friday to take on the Wind River Cougars in Pavilion for the team’s final regular season game of the year. The Panthers lost the game to the Cougars 24-14, an opposing team score much lower than many have come to expect over the course of the season. Head Coach Kegan Willford said the game was a lot more competitive than some, but the team was still plagued by not “playing a full game.” The Panthers, he said, got off again to another slow start after Wind River ran t... Full story
The Saratoga Lady Panthers volleyball team sadly ended its season over the weekend with a close-but nonetheless disheartening-loss against conference rivals, the hard-hitting Rattlers of Little Snake River School in Baggs. The Panthers went into Friday's bout against the Rattlers knowing the team's only hope of getting into regional playoffs by way of a pigtail match was on the line. Far from the kind of blowout seen in the past when the Rattlers have taken on rivals, the... Full story
“I have been with Mark since 2008 and he is an amazing instructor and I have learned so much from him,” Tracy Fowler, South Central Wyoming Emergency Medical Services (SCWEMS) volunteer, said about Mark Kostovny. “I think we would be lost with him.” “For a national registered EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) 20 years is a long time,” Jennifer Cruickshank, a SCWEMS volunteer said. “He loves this and we are called Mark’s Girls,” Fowler said. “He has taught me so much for being an EMT and I will cry on the day he retires alth... Full story
As winter begins to creep in to the state and the Valley, state and local health officials are urging everyone to be prepared and get immunized against the flu. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) recommends everyone above the age of 6-months-old who does not have contraindications be immunized against the flu. “Nearly everyone six months or older should get immunized against the flu,” Alexia Harrist, state epidemiologist with WDH, said. “Flu shots are safe and the most important action people can take to help preve... Full story
I commute 40 miles one way every day I work at the Saratoga Sun. My job before had me going back and forth from Laramie. That means I have been exposed to a fair amount of driving in Wyoming, most of it in Carbon County, just going to work There are elements of being on the road in Wyoming I find so much better than any place I have ever lived and other facets that scare the hell of out me when I am driving. The Wildlife Might as well start off with my biggest fear being on... Full story
Scott Bokelman, representing the SMHS Tech/SkillsUSA Cancer Walk/Run, presents a check for $16,500 to Dulce Schalk of the Corbett Medical Foundation Thursday in front of the Hotel Wolf. The money was the proceeds from the Cancer Run/Walk held July 4 in Saratoga. In total, the event raised $20,500. $5,000 was donated to the the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative, and the remaining $16,500 balance will help fund the Corbett Foundation's TechKids Help Fund, a fund to aid Valley... Full story
Open enrollment for health insurance through the federal exchange website will be shortened this year, giving Wyoming residents less time to enroll in health care plans for the year 2018. This year, the enrollment period will begin November 1 and will go until December 15. In previous years, the enrollment period ran from Nov. 1 until Jan. 31, giving those wanting to purchase insurance policies though the exchange 45 fewer days in which to do so. In Wyoming, there are 24,826 people who have health insurance through the... Full story
"God has been so good to me." Robert (Bob) Lloyd Cross of Loveland, Colorado, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at the age of 83 following a battle with cancer. Robert was born June 1, 1934 in Laramie, Wyoming, to Clyde Lloyd and M. Wilma Cross. His grandparents had first settled in Keeline, Wyoming, in the 1880s. Robert graduated from Ft. Collins High School and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming. After serving in the US Army from 1951-54, Robert... Full story
The Saratoga Care Center will be holding their annual Halloween Carnival complete with games, prizes a cake walk and more. The event is set for 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at 207 East Holly location in Saratoga. Then on Tuesday, look for Witches, Goblins, Ghouls and a few Princesses to be walking the streets of Saratoga. For a safe and convenient way to trick-or-treat, parents, preschool and elementary-aged kids are invited to come to downtown Saratoga from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. Many businesses will join in the fun by handi... Full story
The Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce has begun selling tickets for the annual Reverse Drawing. Tickets are $10 each and only 300 are sold. Unlike the usual raffle procedure, the very last ticket drawn is the grand prize winner in this drawing. “The winner receives a $1,000 chamber gift certificate which can be redeemed at chamber member businesses only,” said director, Stacy Crimmins. “You could go out to dinner, buy toys for the kids, and have your car serviced,” she added. The first, 50th, 100th, 150th, 200th, 250... Full story
The Saratoga High School cross country team traveled to Sheridan over the weekend for the state finals, with one runner taking the title of state champion, and several others earning the title of all-state champion. Overall, the team took second at state finals, earning a total of 44 points, behind Wyoming Indian who claimed their tenth title in 11 years with their score of 27. Sundance, in third, was a fair distance off with 75 points. Sophomore Jarom Herring, running for... Full story