Kemmerer Rangers Host Inaugural Basketball Invitational
Author: Jim Thoeny, Kemmerer Sports Announcer The Kemmerer Rangers boys basketball team is still in search of their first win of the season after losing all four of their games at the inaugural Kemmerer Invitational basketball tournament this past weekend….
Wyoming Governor outlines his vision for seizing the future
Laying out his vision for Wyoming in his first inaugural address, Governor Mark Gordon called for fiscal prudence, growing communities rather than government, and a focus on innovation for the future. Governor Gordon took the oath on his family’s Bible…
Livestock board issues reminder: brands up for renewal
This week the Wyoming Livestock Board is issuing a reminder about brand renewals in the state. “All Wyoming Brands due in the 2019 brand renewal period are now considered expired and will enter a grace period for renewal,” said Renae…
Wyoming News Briefs: January 7, 2019
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Bill would set out-of-state tuition minimums LARAMIE (WNE) — For the second consecutive year, Rep. Bill Henderson, R-Cheyenne, is bringing a…
(Video) – Mark Gordon to be sworn in as Wyoming Governor
Governor-elect Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Inauguration Committee have announced details regarding press coverage for the event. A Prayer Service will take place at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The Swearing-in Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m….
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Move On” by Mike Posner
Kick It or Keep It returns today after taking a few weeks off for the holidays. In this segment you decide if a particular song gets added to the SVI Radio library or not. This week a new song from…
SVI Sports Recap: January 4-5
SVI has grown to cover more schools during the 2018-19 campaign. Here is a look at how those schools fared over the weekend within the SVI footprint. Star Valley High School • Wrestling The Braves competed in the Richardson Memorial…
Preston Science teacher who fed sick puppy to turtle found not guilty for animal abuse
PRESTON — A science teacher who ignited worldwide controversy after feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle was found not guilty of animal cruelty Friday evening. A panel of six jurors delivered the verdict to a packed courtroom after deliberating less than 30 minutes following…
2018: Year in Review
Fifteen elk fell through the ice on the Palisades Reservoir Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. The incident, just across from the Alpine area elk feedgrounds, drew the attention of passing motorists on U.S. Highway 89 who stopped to…
Kilroy LLC awarded $6.9 million WYDOT pavement contract
Transportation Commission awarded a total of $28.7 million in highway contracts in December. Among the contract recipients was Kilroy LLC of Afton. Kilroy LLC, was the low bidder on a $6.9 million pavement contract on WYO 238 between Auburn and…