UW experiences enrollment growth
For the second straight semester, the University of Wyoming is reporting an increase in enrollment. This was reported by Chad Baldwin, AVP of Marketing and Communications with UW. “It’s good news as the trajectory of higher education has been…
2.6 magnitude earthquake recored near Star Valley Ranch
An earthquake was measured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday near the town of Star Valley Ranch. According to the data recorded, the quake occurred at 12:15 p.m. and was measured at a magnitude of 2.6. The USGS…
Lady Braves host Evanston Thursday for Senior Night
The Lady Braves volleyball team picked up a pair of road sweeps last week as they traveled to Rock Springs in a rescheduled match and then rolled up to Jackson for a match on Thursday. The match in Sweetwater…
Afton officials ponder electric bike and scooter ordinance
Among the many items discussed during last week’s Town of Afton council meeting was whether to adopt new policies for electric bikes and scooters on sidewalks, especially within the downtown business district. Citing complaints that had been made, safety concerns…
Two-vehicle accident draws area first-responders
A two-vehicle accident occurred east of Afton, just after 11 a.m. on Monday October 20. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), a half-ton GMC pickup was headed eastbound toward Afton on Highway 238 while a half-ton…
Braves spread it around in 52-14 win over Evanston
On a night where 28 seniors walked the field with their family and friends, the Braves spread the ball around in a 52-14 victory over the visiting Evanston Red Devils. A total of 25 different players either ran the ball…
Braves XC wins 4A West; Lady Braves place second
The Star Valley Braves had four of the top seven overall runners as they claimed first place in the 4A West Regional Cross-Country meet on Friday in Casper with a team total of 35 points. Kelly Walsh was second with…
Sheriff Johnson comments on Etna crosswalk and school bus citations
Sheriff Shane Johnson spoke with SVI this past Tuesday and offered information on multiple developments involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. One was the recent story reporting that the crosswalk for Etna Elementary would finally be moved by WYDOT…
SVXC sweeps Bridger Invite
In their final tune-up before the post-season, the Star Valley High School cross-country teams ran in a time-trial at the Jim Bridger Invitational in southwest Wyoming last Thursday. The Lady Braves claimed three of the top five spots and…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Learning Stuff, Huge Numbers and Grizzly Bears
This past weekend was a busy one for folks at SVI. We could probably say that every weekend, but this one always requires a little more focus as we made the annual football broadcast trek to Park County. This year…