Dietary sugar is a sweeter deal when consumed sparingly
◆ Studies indicate that American adults consume as much as 18 teaspoons a day in added sugars. By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator • The Scoop on Sugar Sugar seems to be a hot topic lately…
Four skiers rescued after avalanche in GTNP
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received an emergency call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday about several skiers involved in an avalanche in the Olive Oil area located…
Cowboys Down Air Force for First Conference Win of the Season
Laramie, Wyo. (Jan. 30, 2021) – The Wyoming wrestling team picked up their first conference win of the season Saturday night against Air Force inside the Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys won seven of the ten matches on their way to a 22-9…
Answering the Call: The work of a Lincoln County Dispatcher
◆ Maryanne Christensen talks about the work of a Lincoln Co. Dispatcher. By Robinson Miles, SVI Media At its most stressful, any job can feel like it is a matter of life and death. What sets Maryanne Christensen’s job apart…
Putnam/Rodenbaugh honored by Wyoming 4-H program
◆ Putnam is Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and Rodenbaugh is Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. By Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Development UW Extension, Lincoln Co. Two Lincoln County 4-H Adult volunteer leaders have been awarded Wyoming 4-H District Awards. Ericka Putnam of…
Independent Obituaries: January 27, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the January 27, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Thomas “Tom” E. Hensel,…
State Superintendent Balow says federal ban on oil and gas leasing will defund schools
The following is a statement from Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow following ban on oil and gas leasing CHEYENNE – “I was taken aback by swift orders executed by the Biden Administration last week after months of rhetoric around bringing…
Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges
The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…