Wildfire Protection Coalition begins its work in the Alpine area
For Alpine Fire District Chief Mike Vogt the idea of wildfire is a scary one. “I am very concerned about the risk of wildfire to the communities we protect,” said Vogt. “As communities expand into the wildland interface our exposure…
Lincoln County Prevention talks attraction to/dangers of vaping
Vaping has come under a firestorm in recent weeks.SVI Media was able to talk with Lincoln County Prevention Specialist Brittney Ritter about vaping and why the practice is grabbing headlines around the nation. Below is the printed version of a…
84th Civil Support Team trains high, low and steep angle rescues with Star Valley Search and Rescue
The final days of September 2019 brought a unique opportunity to area first responders and community volunteers. The 84th Civil Support Team was in Star Valley to participate in some training exercises with the Star Valley Search and Rescue. “The…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 17, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. UW trustees set timeline for hiring new president LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming may have its next permanent president selected by…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Announces Upper Green Grazing Decision
Pinedale, Wyoming, Oct. 15, 2019 – The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has signed the final record of decision for the Upper Green River Area Rangeland Project. The project allows for continued cattle and horse grazing on 170,643…
Nature Mapping Jackson Hole Debuts Upgrades to Community Wildlife-Observations Database
Jackson, WY – The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its flagship citizen-science program Nature Mapping Jackson Hole (NMJH) with the launch of an upgraded data entry platform designed to enhance the NMJH wildlife-sightings database for…
Park Plan Aids in Conservation of Native Bighorn Sheep
MOOSE, WY- The National Park Service has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Mountain Goat Management Plan/Environmental Assessment at Grand Teton National Park. The purpose of the plan is twofold: 1) aid in the conservation of a…
Uinta County aiding in search for missing man
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Light the Night events planned to emphasize Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Turning Point will host two Light the Night events this month. The candlelight vigils have been planned for Star Valley and Kemmerer. “The purpose of the candlelight vigil is to raise awareness of domestic violence and the women from our…
Cokeville utilizes donated funds to purchase some new fire hydrants
When a city in Utah was looking to unload a baker’s dozen of new fire hydrants for a discounted price, the Town of Cokeville was happy to purchase the equipment. “We have 47 hydrants in town and 25 of them…