Donohue presentation discusses dangers and risks of early sexual behavior
Note: The following features information presented to 7th and 8th grade girls at SVMS. Boys were also addressed, but SVI News was unable to attend both presentations. This is a candid summary of the information covered with the girls only….
Salt Lake City could bring back Olympic Games by 2026 or 2030
It’s not often that rural residents in the United States get a chance to have the Olympics take place a short drive away from their homes but if Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski has her way the Utah state…
Flags at half-staff/Statement issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
By Dan Dockstader Governor Matt Mead, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Proclamation Saturday, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in honor of the shooting victims of the…
Christmas tree permits now available from the Bridger-Teton
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest WESTERN Wyo., October 25, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is selling Christmas tree permits from any of the Bridger-Teton National Forest District Offices which include the Kemmerer, Big…
SVI Sports Recap: October 26-27
Here’s a look at the teams in Lincoln County and how they performed over the weekend. Cokeville High School • Football: The Panthers from Lincoln County blitzed their cat-counterparts from far away with a 61-8 drubbing on Friday afternoon. The…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 25, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. —————————————— Man charged in brother’s death DOUGLAS (WNE) — A Douglas man was charged last week with aggravated assault and second…
(Audio Only) – Lady Braves volleyball at the 4A West Regionals in Rock Springs
*** Previously SVI has promoted video coverage of the 4A West Regionals this weekend. Due to contractual obligations between the National Federation of High Schools and the Wyoming High School Activities Association, SVI is not able to broadcast video of…
(Video) – LCSD #2 Board of Trustees candidate forum
With the General Election taking place on November 6, there are several candidates running for positions open on the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees. Watch Thursday’s the candidate forum below. This broadcast and others like it are…
Wyoming Game & Fish: “New Zealand Mudsnails have invaded the Salt River”
By Sarah Hale Star Valley Independent Despite efforts to crack down on the transfer of aquatic invasive species, New Zealand Mudsnails have made their way to Star Valley. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently confirmed new findings of…