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Year: 2019

Bear Lake Memorial Continues Plans for New MRI

By: Julie Dockstader Heaps Administrators at nationally recognized Bear Lake Memorial are continuing fundraising efforts for a new MRI as part of larger efforts to expand hospital facilities.    “We’ve been fundraising for an MRI for the past year,” Tracy…

(Video) – SVMC’s Josh Jardine discusses the area Infusion Center

Star Valley Medical Center sponsors Health Topics Tuesday, a weekly look at how residents in the area can be more aware of their own health and the health care options provided by the hospital. Today, Josh Jardine speaks to SVI…

Former Senior Center Director Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement

By Bryon Glathar Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A former director for Uinta Senior Citizens, Inc. has been sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars during her time overseeing the Evanston and Bridger Valley senior…

Western Wyoming Snow & Wind Totals

Another windy snowstorm pounded Wyoming Sunday and Monday, bringing several inches of snow to some areas while other areas saw wind gusts exceeding 100 MPH. The National Weather Service reports that Mt. Coffin in the Greys River area of Lincoln…

Silver Star Announces 10 Digit Dialing Service for Star Valley and Cokeville

This is a Press Release from Silver Star Communications Website On January 15, 2019 the Silver Star wireless home network in Star Valley and Cokeville will be converting from 7-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing. When making calls from your wireless…

TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Do You Support the Government Shutdown Over the Boarder Wall?

President Trump may be declaring a national emergency today during prime time television.  He tweeted yesterday that it is a “Humanitarian and National Security crisis” as he announced he would address the American people about the border situation at 9:00…

DO NOT PLAYLIST: Wonky Donkey Song

Each Tuesday the best new songs are added to the SVI Radio library.  Some of the songs just aren’t good, though.  Some of the songs, however, are so bad that they need to be played at least one time.  And…

A Guide To Winter Wildlife Watching in Yellowstone

From the lower prices and nonexistent crowds to the magical layer of white snow, winter in Yellowstone has its perks. But there’s also something else hiding in the snowy landscape: wildlife. Winter wildlife watching in Yellowstone offers unprecedented, intimate views…

Lincoln County Officials Take Oath of Office

Story By: Jim Thoeny Lincoln County’s newly elected officials were sworn into to office Monday morning. Outgoing Lincoln County Clerk Jeanne Wagner administered the oath of office at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Kemmerer.   Those officials included County Commissioners Jerry…