Wyoming News Briefs: August 7, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Cheyenne secures commercial flights CHEYENNE (WNE) — American Airlines, marketed as its subsidiary American Eagle, will provide once-daily nonstop service between…
Officials seeking information about missing Snake River boaters
According to information released by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), “a fisherman along the Snake River near Wolf Creek Campground reported seeing two boaters that had lost their boats and appeared stranded on the non-highway side of the river….
Fire near Soda Springs closes U.S. 30 in both directions
SODA SPRINGS — Caribou County dispatch confirms there is a wildfire burning near Soda Springs. Caribou County and neighboring counties are working together to contain the fire. Details surrounding the cause have not yet been determined, but U.S. Highway 30…
Lincoln County Fair Schedule: Tuesday August 7
Make sure to use the official Lincoln County Fair website as a resource this week. Also tuck last week’s Star Valley Independent in your back pocket for more detailed coverage. You can also access SVI online utilizing the E-edition.
Website ranks CEI best community college in America
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS — A national financial website has ranked the College of Eastern Idaho as the best community college in the country. SmartAsset analyzed data on 798 two-year institutions…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 6, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Man accused of harassing bison arrested CASPER (WNE) — Authorities have arrested a man they say was caught on tape harassing…
Lincoln County Fair Schedule: Monday August 6
To see everything available at the 2018 Lincoln County Fair, check out the official website or grab Section B from the August 1 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Here’s a glance at what’s going on for Monday, August 6:
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Gold Rush” by Death Cab for Cutie
The group Death Cab for Cutie has a new song up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It on the SVI Radio Network. Death Cab for Cutie is expected to release their latest album titled Thank You for…
Hams Fork Fire Starts near Kemmerer
KEMMERER, Wyo., August 3, 2018 – The Hams Fork Fire was discovered on the Kemmerer Ranger District at 2:00 p.m. today. The 3-acre fire is burning in timber with some isolated single-tree torching. The fire is 3-miles west of the…
On the road again: why we love the great American road trip
The road trip is quintessentially American. Here’s why.