Officials work to determine next step with wasting disease
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The buck mule deer whose lymph nodes would ultimately test positive for chronic wasting disease went to the dump like any other roadkill. It took two weeks to…
Wyoming News Briefs: November 29, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Man sought in Colorado murder arrested in Powell POWELL (WNE) — A 22-year-old man reportedly walked into the Powell police station…
Trial unlikely in UW gun ban case
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Only the Legislature, not state agencies, can restrict gun rights in Wyoming, Laramie attorney Jason Tangeman is arguing in a lawsuit against the University of Wyoming. Tangeman is now…
2018-19 Braves wrestlers are three-deep in their quest for four straight
By Dahl Erickson SVI Media At the end of the wrestling season a year ago, the Braves program hoisted their third straight Wyoming 3A team title and the 22nd title overall in the school’s history. At that point there were…
Public records bill heads to the Legislature
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The efforts of state lawmakers and stakeholders in the past year to craft a new public records law has finally borne fruit. But the inclusion of serious penalties…
Wyoming’s labor force recovery lagging behind neighboring states
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Numbers, Wyoming is lagging behind the rest of the country in terms of labor force recovery since the “Great Recession”. In June 2009 Wyoming had a labor force of 300,799. As of…
Afton Police Department investigating alleged child abuse
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media The Afton Police Department is actively investigating an incident of alleged child abuse. The case involves a six-month-old infant. According to information provided by Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg, in the late afternoon hours of…
SVMC Health Topics Tuesday: Dan Jeske, Therapy Services
Each week SVI interviews a member of Star Valley Medical Center. This week Dan Jeske with SVMC Therapy Services discusses the Thayne clinic which is working on a therapy pool for their patients.
Funeral services for Eda Lee
Funeral services for Eda Lee will be held Saturday, December 1, at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Latter-day Saints Ward. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 10-10:45 a.m.
Local organizers working to bring back FFA support
Parents and supporters of the Star Valley FFA are meeting to resurrect the local chapter of the National FFA Alumni and Supporters organization. The meeting will take place Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the Agriculture Room at…