Crucial safety gear for backcountry snowmobilers
◆ Star Valley Search and Rescue urges caution. Star Valley Search and Rescue Commander, Cory Hepworth, spent time this week with SVI media detailing what he believes are essential pieces of equipment for the serious backcountry snowmobile rider. Before he…
Answering the Call: The work of a Lincoln County Dispatcher
◆ Maryanne Christensen talks about the work of a Lincoln Co. Dispatcher. By Robinson Miles, SVI Media At its most stressful, any job can feel like it is a matter of life and death. What sets Maryanne Christensen’s job apart…
Star Valley native Sydney Guild teaches second grade in Thayne
◆ “There is nothing more that I wanted than to teach here in Star Valley.” With her young family just beginning, Sydney Guild is thrilled to have her dream job teaching for Lincoln County School District No. 2. Sydney teaches…
LCSD No. 2 Education Foundation asking for donations to help give scholarships to seniors; goal is $200,000
◆ Community Scholarship Drive’s Goal is $200,000. LCSD No. 2 Education Foundation is asking the public for donations for its Community Scholarship Drive and is hoping to raise $200,000 for high school seniors in the community. In the 2019-2020 drive…
Active COVID cases up by 67 Friday
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased Friday with the reporting of 232 new laboratory-confirmed cases. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said in addition to the new confirmed…
Star Valley varsity sweeps Evanston
A flurry of offensive rebounds and frantic put-back attempts all caromed off the Star Valley rim for the visiting Evanston Red Devils in the final seconds of a 36-35 Braves win at the end of the girls’ varsity contest. Star…
Preparedness for Procrastinators: Step 2-other crucial resources to stay informed
Last week I detailed how you can get signed up for CodeRED. It’s the most important step locally to be informed about potential disasters. If you missed last week, were too lazy, or too busy or had some other lame…
Putnam/Rodenbaugh honored by Wyoming 4-H program
◆ Putnam is Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and Rodenbaugh is Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. By Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Development UW Extension, Lincoln Co. Two Lincoln County 4-H Adult volunteer leaders have been awarded Wyoming 4-H District Awards. Ericka Putnam of…
Delegation bills aim to block moratorium
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s trio of delegates in Washington have introduced legislation to block the Biden administration from ordering a moratorium on new federal leases to energy companies. Three bills swiftly prepared…
Hundreds gather as Gaetz, Trump Jr. criticize Cheney
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Hundreds of residents gathered in front of the Wyoming State Capitol on Thursday to protest Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s recent vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, an event…