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Month: May 2019

Gordon: UW should be leader on climate change

By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange     LARAMIE — During a discussion with the University of Wyoming’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon said the university should tap its research capabilities, especially those at…

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6 Cool and Unusual Things to See in Wyoming

If you’re looking for a different type of trip this summer, Wyoming offers plenty of interesting attractions. Travel across the state and see unique statues, natural rock formations, and more. Here are some unusual things to see in Wyoming this…

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Two Star Valley students injured when bus heater hose splits

Two Lincoln County School District #2 students were injured the evening of Saturday, May 12 as the bus they were riding returned home from a field trip to Utah. Students had spent the morning participating in The Trills and Thrills…

TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Where were you during the Cokeville Miracle 33 years ago?

The event that has become known as the Cokeville Miracle took place 33 years ago today.  It was Friday, May 16, 1986 when former town marshal David Young and his wife Doris Young took 136 children and 18 adults hostage at Cokeville Elementary School. David…

Vehicle Strikes Bridge on US30 in Pocatello

On May 15, 2019, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a crash south of N Main St. and Garrett Way, which is also US30, in Pocatello.  Bryan Williams, age 36, of Grace was driving southbound on N…

(Audio Coverage) – SVHS at State Soccer

THURSDAY –  The Lady Braves trailed 3-1 at the half to the 4A East champion Cheyenne Central Indians before Central blitzed Star Valley with five second-half goals for an 8-1 final. Katie Robinson scored the Lady Braves’ goal in the…

Lincoln County working with coal company on tax payments

Lincoln County has moved forward with a tax payment agreement with Westmoreland Mining for the company’s Kemmerer based operations. The national company declared bankruptcy in 2018. Speaking by cell phone Monday, Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly, said the LLC company…

Kemmerer sidewalk to temporarily close; work progresses on US 189 bridge

The following is a press release form the Wyoming Department of Transportation The Wyoming Department of Transportation with contract crews from Lewis & Lewis will be temporarily closing the sidewalk over the viaduct bridge on US 189 through Kemmerer.  As…

Braves win Spring tournament in Lander

The SVHS golf team continues to gain some valuable experience as they played another tournament in Lander this past weekend. “We attended our third tournament of our spring golf season on Friday,” said coach Kelly Fullmer. “Lander, winner of the…

Denise Frazier named LCSD #2 Teacher of the Year

Story by Janet Erickson, SVI Media Denise Frazier has been named as the LCSD2 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. As the Art teacher at Star Valley Middle School for the last 7 years, Frazier has influenced hundreds of middle school…