Avalanche danger “moderate” above 7,500 feet; snowmachines could trigger hard slab
Warming temperatures combined with wind and a recent heavy snow have all contributed to unsteady snow conditions in the region according to the most recent forecasts from from Jackson Hole Avalanche. “Warmer temperatures and abundant sunshine will be increasing the…
MUST WATCH: Guitar Hero meets Star Wars in virtual reality video game
Virtual reality is the next big thing in video gaming and entertainment. It puts the gamer or viewer into the action as if they were actually part of. Watch as Guitar Hero clashes with Star Wars in this virtual reality…
Lady Braves survive Rawlins in overtime to advance to 4th straight 3A semifinals
The Lady Braves’ 20-point win over Rawlins on January 6, was quickly forgotten as the two teams clashed in the quarterfinals of the Wyoming 3A State Championships in Casper where Star Valley eventually prevailed 51-47 in overtime. After a…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 7, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE. Man sentenced to 40 years in Glenrock crime spree DOUGLAS (WNE) — The man who initially pleaded not guilty to nine felonies related…
SVHS earns three state runner-up finishes at State Spirit competition
It was a very successful outing for the Star Valley High School Spirit Squads as they earned three State Runner-up trophies as part of the competition in Casper. The Brave Cadettes placed second in the Jazz category with a score…
ARREST MADE AT GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE
On March 6th, 2018, at approximately 1:30 am, an individual gained entrance to the Governor’s residence, activated a fire alarm, then hid inside the house. Firefighters and law enforcement from the Cheyenne Police Department, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway…
Star Valley Medical Center talks colon cancer
Elaine Newcomb, a board member for Star Valley Medical Center and colon cancer survivor, spoke with Duke Dance on SVI Radio about her story and what SVMC can do to help prevent stories like hers. March is Colon Cancer awareness…
Teton County follows old law, gives land to Lincoln County
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A 3,000-plus-acre strip of wildland north of the Snake River has been ceded from Teton County to neighboring Lincoln County. The boundary adjustment isn’t a new one —…
Mead aligns with House on education budget
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE — Gov. Matt Mead supports smaller cuts, spending from savings, and diverting investment income to fund public schools, he told WyoFile Monday. “We have to fund education. It’s part and parcel of just what we care about…
Students credited with stopping bombing attempt at St. George High School
A group of students in St. George, Utah are being credited for stopping a possible bombing attack at their high school Monday. The St. George Police Department said that on March 5 students at Pine View High School notified…