WYDOT asking Snake River recreationalists to be aware during construction project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has begun work on the Jackson South II (Snake River South Section) project just north of Hoback Junction. The project is the second half of a broader corridor improvement project between the Hoback Junction and…
Address verification needed for Wyoming livestock brand records
The Wyoming Livestock Board Brand Recording Unit recently completed address verification on all livestock brand records. “There are approximately 1,241 addresses that are no longer deliverable,” said Renae Krakow, executive assistant of the Wyoming Livestock Board. “We are reaching out…
WWCC class schedule is now available; deadline is August 29
The Fall 2019 schedule of WWCC classes is now available. The cream colored brochures may be picked up at various businesses and other locations along Highway 89 and in each community. “Of course, you pick one up at the office…
Spring Creek Fire found in Wyoming Range
The following news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest:
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in Osmond
*This story has been updated to reflect a name correction and addition information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. On August 3, 2019 at 2030 hours the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Wyoming Highway Patrol and Afton EMS responded to a…
Linemen from Lower Valley Energy save cat stuck in SV Ranch tree
As a Special Municipal Officer for the Town of Star Valley Ranch, Jim Rodgers has had some interesting phone calls. But Sunday, August 11, the phone call he received was still surprising. “I received a call from the Lincoln County…
Tincup Fire continues to consume dead and down fuel
*The following is a news release from the Caribou-Targhee National Forest SODA SPRINGS, ID— The Tincup fire remains active and continues to consume dead and down fuel. Higher fuel moistures and significant live vegetation are currently keeping fire activity moderated,…
Search continues for missing kayaker
Members of the Lincoln County Search and Rescue, based out of Kemmerer, and the Star Valley Search and Rescue are looking for a missing kayaker in Alice Lake. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, reports of a missing kayaker…
UW Military Appreciation Day tickets available to veterans
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – University of Wyoming Athletics and Cowboy Football will again be hosting its annual Military Appreciation Day Sept. 28, as the Cowboys face the UNLV Rebels at War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is still to be determined. Each…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 12, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Grand Teton visitor bitten by rabid bat JACKSON (WNE) — A Grand Teton National Park visitor has been treated for rabies after being bitten…