Killing of grizzly bear under investigation
According to Mark Gocke, Public Information Specialist for the Jackson & Pinedale Regions, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department received a report of a grizzly bear being shot in self-defense near Pinedale. Game & Fish officials confirmed an adult female…
WHP Trooper Assaulted on Traffic Stop
On May 31, 2018 a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle at milepost 92 on Interstate 80, just east of Green River for a speeding violation at approximately 07:45 a.m. While conducting the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of additional…
(Video) – Pinedale High School Graduation
SVI Media is pleased to partner with Pinedale High School and Sublette County School District #1 to broadcast the Pinedale High School Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremonies. This broadcast is made possible by the following sponsors: Black Mountain Rental The…
Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on missing man
The following is a news release from the Teton County Sheriff’s Office. WYOMING — On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a possible missing person. The Wyoming Highway Patrol had been advised that a…
Seattle Fish Company to supply local market
Valley Market of Thayne is now offering fresh seafood to customers flown in daily through Seattle Fish Company. The newly remodeled seafood counter at the market features oysters from the East Coast, salmon from Scotland, and specialty sushi fish to…
Wyoming News Briefs: May 30, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE. Winds reach 111-135 mph during weekend tornado CHEYENNE (WNE) -– The National Weathedauwooer Service ranked Sunday’s tornado that damaged eight homes near Federal as…
Kemmerer to host District 3 WYDOT open house
Kemmerer, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), District 3 Staff will be hosting a public open house June 7, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Lincoln Training and Events Center, 215 WY-233, on the 2018…
Motorcycle crash near Pinedale claims Casper man
On May 26, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 2 on Fremont Lake Rd/ County Road 154/Skyline Drive near Pinedale, Wyoming. At 2:15 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for motorcycle crash. A 2007 Kawasaki…
Wyoming News Briefs: May 28, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Houses damaged in Sunday tornado CHEYENNE (WNE) -– Eight properties northwest of Cheyenne sustained damage following a tornado Sunday afternoon. Jeanine West, director of…
Funeral services for Norma Call Hastings
Funeral services for Norma Call Hastings will be held Saturday, June 2, at 2 p.m. in the Afton LDS Tabernacle. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 12-1:30 p.m.