Roosevelt Fire Update for September 27
As of Thursday, September 27, 2018, the Roosevelt Fire has burned 51,864 acres since being detected on September 15. There are currently 1,074 personnel on this incident. The Sublette County Sherriff’s Office has been able to make further assessments to…
Wyoming News Briefs: September 27, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE Police recommend charges in animal shelter incident CHEYENNE (WNE) — Cheyenne Police announced Wednesday morning they are recommending charges of misdemeanor animal abuse…
Sports Preview: September 27-29
The SVI Sports Network covers teams from Southwest Wyoming and Eastern Idaho utilizing video, traditional radio, online radio streaming and internet coverage. SVI now includes the following: • High-Definition Video Streaming for Star Valley, Pinedale, Bear Lake & Cokeville High…
Legislative forum will be held in Alpine
In a new twist, the candidate forum for HD 22 which encompasses the southern part of Wilson, Hoback area, and the northern portions of Lincoln and Sublette Counties, will be at the Alpine Town Hall, near the heart of the…
Roosevelt Fire update for Wednesday, September 26
The Roosevelt Fire is now over 50,000 acres and is considered 30-percent contained according to the latest information from officials on the site. The fire has burned since being discovered on September 15, 2018 and has claimed at least 25…
Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho team up for traffic safety operation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Law enforcement agencies in three states will be joining forces this weekend as part of an impaired driving enforcement operation in conjunction with the University of Wyoming and Boise State University football game on Saturday, Sept. 29….
Cheney Introduces Legislation Directing Dept. of the Interior to Re-issue Rule Delisting Grizzly Bear, Prohibit Further Judicial Review of Decision
Washington, D.C. – In response to yesterday’s court-ordered listing of the grizzly bear, Congresswoman Liz Cheney introduced the Grizzly Bear State Management Act. The Act directs the Department of the Interior to re-issue its delisting decision and prohibits further judicial…
Governor Mead briefed on site of Roosevelt Fire in Bondurant.
U.S. Highway 189/191 remained closed overnight due to the Roosevelt Fire, now burining within a quarter-mile of the major highway connecting the Pinedale and Jackson areas of western Wyoming. The fire has burned nearly 50,000 acres in the Bridger-Teton National…