Wyoming graduation rates up for sixth consecutive year
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) announced today that high school graduation rates increased to 82.1% in 2018-19, marking the sixth consecutive year of improvement from the class of 2013, where 77.6% of students graduated. Full graduation rate…
Man rescued from Yellowstone canyon was treasure seeker
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — An Indiana man who illegally rappelled into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone this month before being pulled out by rescuers says he was searching for hidden treasure. Dave…
Superintendent Balow praises competitors in “We The People” competition
The following is a memo released from the office of Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Wyoming: “Dear Superintendents, It has been a pleasure to be on the road visiting schools, despite wintry travel. Thank you…
Exxon plans carbon capture project near Kemmerer
PINEDALE (WNE) — ExxonMobil Corporation filed an application on Jan. 13 with the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council to construct and operate the LaBarge Carbon Capture Project approximately 33 miles northeast of Kemmerer beginning in August. The company plans to build…
(Video) – Dr. Martha Hageman
*Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Dr. Martha Hageman speaks with SVI about Cervical Cancer awareness and how residents can best stay on top of this potential health risk.
Wyoming ranks #16 on list of educated states
According to WalletHub, Wyoming ranks #16 out of the 50 states in regards to the education of their citizens. WalletHub examined the key factors of a well-educated population: educational attainment, school quality and achievement gaps between genders and races….
Latest estimates show drop in state revenue
◆ Report shows lawmakers should have enough to fund governor’s proposed budget if they choose to. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange Although the latest projections show a slight drop in state revenue for the current…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Oh Yeah!” by Green Day
Rock legends Green Day are set to released a new album in February titled Father of All… The group released one of the songs from the album this past Friday, January 17. That song is this week’s Kick It or Keep…
(Video) – Star Valley Basketball @ Mountain View
The SVHS basketball teams will be on the road this Saturday as they travel to Uinta County to take on the Buffaloes. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the action from the road.