Science teacher feeds puppy to turtle after school in front of students; investigation underway
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. Please visit their website for updates on this incident. PRESTON — A junior high school teacher is under investigation after he fed a puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students, according to a…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Closes Greys River Corridor for Public Safety
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Alpine, Wyo., March 12, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has closed the Greys River Road (FS Road 10138) to all activity until further notice, from the parking lot…
Rocky Mountain funding 15 renewable energy projects in Utah, Wyoming
SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power has awarded Blue Sky funding for 15 renewable energy projects for community-serving organizations. According to the company, the $1.8 million in grants will help build solar arrays that offset energy costs, allowing the…
Lady Braves come up short against Buffalo, 41-37
The Lady Braves couldn’t overcome a cold shooting night from the outside as they fell to the Buffalo Bison, 41-37 in the 3A semifinals on Friday night. Star Valley trailed by as many as ten on multiple occasions and cut…
Avalanche danger “moderate” above 7,500 feet; snowmachines could trigger hard slab
Warming temperatures combined with wind and a recent heavy snow have all contributed to unsteady snow conditions in the region according to the most recent forecasts from from Jackson Hole Avalanche. “Warmer temperatures and abundant sunshine will be increasing the…
Lady Braves survive Rawlins in overtime to advance to 4th straight 3A semifinals
The Lady Braves’ 20-point win over Rawlins on January 6, was quickly forgotten as the two teams clashed in the quarterfinals of the Wyoming 3A State Championships in Casper where Star Valley eventually prevailed 51-47 in overtime. After a…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 7, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE. Man sentenced to 40 years in Glenrock crime spree DOUGLAS (WNE) — The man who initially pleaded not guilty to nine felonies related…
SVHS earns three state runner-up finishes at State Spirit competition
It was a very successful outing for the Star Valley High School Spirit Squads as they earned three State Runner-up trophies as part of the competition in Casper. The Brave Cadettes placed second in the Jazz category with a score…