In response to hemp oil sales, authorities warn that THC in any form is illegal in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is working to educate Wyoming’s residents about Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil. The oil is derived from Hemp, and is often referred to as Hemp Oil. “DCI has recieved multiple inquiries regarding the legality of possessing,…
Be Aware of Bogus Fundraising Insurers
CHEYENNE-Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause is asking Wyoming consumers and Wyoming clubs and organizations to be aware of some recent scams and fraudulent schemes that have been perpetrated against fundraising efforts. Glause said, “Summer is coming and it is the…
Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard
Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard will take place on Monday, April 23, 2019 at 12 noon in the Thayne LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton…
Powell trustees to write comprehensive school safety plan and postpone gun policy
By Tessa Baker, Powell Tribune, Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The school board in Powell has decided to work on a safety and security plan for now and postpone taking up a proposal to start drafting a policy that…
UW team that revolutionized grasshopper control is recognized
A University of Wyoming Extension team that changed how grasshopper outbreaks are treated around the world has received the 2018 Western Extension Directors Association Award of Excellence for its efforts. Prior to 2010, large-scale applications of broad-spectrum pesticide neurotoxins were…
Independent News Briefs: April 18, 2018
The latest edition of the Star Valley Independent is out and in the pages of the local paper, publishing since Feb. 13, 1901, you’ll find a report on on the conditions of the Porcupine Slide on Greys River as spring…
(Video) – Swift Creek High School & SVMC combine for CNA course
As part of a Health Topics Tuesday, SVI Media spoke with Tyler Jack, principal of Swift Creek High School, and Tanna Williford as they spoke about the details of a CNA course in conjunction with Star Valley Medical Center. Kaitland…
Army Corps of Engineers examine Porcupine Slide
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Alpine, Wyo., April 16, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest hosted an informational meeting for the public on April 13, 2018 in Alpine, Wyoming regarding the Porcupine Landslide. Approximately…
Yellowstone National Park entrance fees slated to increase in June
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming – The National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday that Yellowstone National Park will modify its entrance fees beginning June 1, 2018 to provide additional funding for…
Independent Obituaries: April 4, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the April 4, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Donald Deloy Sessions passed away quietly on March 3rd after a battle with pneumonia. Don was born…