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…
Independent Obituaries: March 28, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the March 28, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Arlean Schwab Clinger was born on June 18, 1925, in Smoot, to Martin Henry and Mary Hale…
Pair of SVHS seniors sign collegiate letters of intent
Janice Hall and Trevor Clark both signed letters of intent to compete at the next level on Thursday April 12 at Star Valley High School. Hall signed to compete for BYU Track & Field in Provo starting next season while…
(Video) – Salt River Symphony Chorus joins Marvin Goldstein in concert
Sunday, April 15, local musicians and vocalists of the Salt River Symphony Chorus will be joined on the SVHS stage by critically-acclaimed pianist Marvin Goldstein and international singer Vanessa Joy. The SRSC, under the direction of James Arbizu and Jamie…
Wyoming News Briefs: April 11, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These news briefs are courtesy of the WNE. Coroner: Gunshot victim sober at time of death RIVERTON (WNE) — Officials have confirmed that Levi King of Riverton was sober…