Game and Fish officials discuss grizzly hunts
By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The inexpensive application fee for a bear hunting license in Wyoming worries residents who believe anti-hunting factions from out-of-state could stack the deck by purchasing thousands of them. “We’re…
GOP candidates for governor avoid pledge to not raise taxes
By Joel Funk Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Most of Wyoming’s Republican candidates for governor won’t be taking a no-tax pledge leading up to the August primary. Wyoming Prosperity, a far-right economic policy group headed by…
Wolf numbers curbed by hunting
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Hunting’s return to the landscape slashed the number of wolves in Wyoming last year, though not to the degree wildlife managers sought. Wyoming’s goal was to cut its wolf…
Pair of SVHS seniors sign collegiate letters of intent
Janice Hall and Trevor Clark both signed letters of intent to compete at the next level on Thursday April 12 at Star Valley High School. Hall signed to compete for BYU Track & Field in Provo starting next season while…
(Video) – Salt River Symphony Chorus joins Marvin Goldstein in concert
Sunday, April 15, local musicians and vocalists of the Salt River Symphony Chorus will be joined on the SVHS stage by critically-acclaimed pianist Marvin Goldstein and international singer Vanessa Joy. The SRSC, under the direction of James Arbizu and Jamie…
Wyoming News Briefs: April 11, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These news briefs are courtesy of the WNE. Coroner: Gunshot victim sober at time of death RIVERTON (WNE) — Officials have confirmed that Levi King of Riverton was sober…
Kelley to Leave Cowboy Basketball Program to Pursue Graduate Degree
LARAMIE, Wyo. (APRIL 10, 2018) – University of Wyoming guard Cody Kelley, who is scheduled to graduate this May with a degree in kinesiology and health promotion has decided to transfer to another university to pursue his graduate degree and…
Porcupine Slide meeting in Alpine this Friday
ALPINE, Wyo., April 09, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest will hold a public meeting providing information on the Porcupine landslide which is affecting the Greys River Road, (FS Road 10138). The meeting will run from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. on…
50 geese fall from the sky after being struck by lightning
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS – More than 50 geese suddenly fell from the sky into a parking lot Saturday evening in what officials are calling a “freak accident.” Idaho Department of…