Preparedness for Procrastinators: Step 2-other crucial resources to stay informed
Last week I detailed how you can get signed up for CodeRED. It’s the most important step locally to be informed about potential disasters. If you missed last week, were too lazy, or too busy or had some other lame…
Senate President Dockstader updates community on legislative issues
Senate President, Dan Dockstader, was upbeat about the 66th legislative session this week in an interview with SVI news. All of the committees in both of the House and the Senate met and went over their assigned bills. “The speaker…
Star Valley Search and Rescue commander urges caution
Safety practices: SVI media spoke with Star Valley Search and Rescue Commander, Cory Hepworth and lead trainer, Matt McMurdo, this week about snowmobile safety. Hepworth leads a crew of 45-50 volunteers who complete between 30 and 35 rescue missions each…
Health Orders Eased as COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Continue
The following is a release from the office of Gov. Mark Gordon. (Wikipedia image) CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that health orders are continuing to ease, reflecting improvement in Wyoming’s COVID-19 situation since the beginning of December. The…
Idaho legislature seeks to rebalance power between legislative and executive branches
SVI’s Lisa Hillier spoke with Idaho Senator, Mark Harris, this week on issues the Idaho legislature is considering. Harris commented, “Well, last August the legislature held a special session on behalf of the governor. And during that session, the House…
Lincoln County aims to develop land on Stewart Trail for recreation area
Lincoln County, working with Y2 Consultants and a steering committee, plans to develop a 160-acre site on County Road 106 known as Stewart Trail. The ¼ square mile tract of land lies between Etna and Alpine and is owned by…
Hale outlines arts council upcoming events
◆ Amidst uncertainty, SV Arts Council is making plans. Tim Hale, representing the Star Valley Arts Council, visited with SVI radio host, Duke Dance, Wednesday morning to update the community on upcoming events. Hale explained that with Covid there is…
Dockstader sworn in as Senate President
CHEYENNE – Senator Dan Dockstader was confirmed this week as the president of the Wyoming Senate for the 66th session of the Wyoming legislature. He replaced Senator Drew Perkins in this crucial leadership role. “It’s an enormously complex and difficult…
Chance of A Lifetime: Williams rallies student body
Star Valley High School is a remarkable place. In 2016 its teams won ten state championships and were close to winning two more. It boasts exceptional drama and music programs. Last year, 19-20 the football, dance, hip-hop, dance jazz, and…
Emergency preparedness for procrastinators, step by step
◆ LC Emergency Management releases guidance to help you be prepared. I’m not a world-class procrastinator, but I’m still pretty good. In the army of procrastinators out there (and there is one), I’m not a general, but I’m at least…