Jan 28: Rep. Scott Heiner, Wyoming HD18
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Jan 28: Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Hansen
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Independent Obituaries: January 27, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the January 27, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Thomas “Tom” E. Hensel,…
How Hunting Helps the Environment
Hunters rarely feel the need to justify their passion. But it never hurts to issue a reminder about all the good they do. The great outdoors remains great in large part because enthusiasts are so dedicated to preserving it. You…
State, County unemployment rates see continued decline
Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the eighth consecutive month, falling to 4.8% in December. The rate is far below the national average of 6.7%. The latest report from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, released Tuesday, January 26,…
State Superintendent Balow says federal ban on oil and gas leasing will defund schools
The following is a statement from Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow following ban on oil and gas leasing CHEYENNE – “I was taken aback by swift orders executed by the Biden Administration last week after months of rhetoric around bringing…
Senate President Dockstader updates community on legislative issues
Senate President, Dan Dockstader, was upbeat about the 66th legislative session this week in an interview with SVI news. All of the committees in both of the House and the Senate met and went over their assigned bills. “The speaker…
Star Valley Search and Rescue commander urges caution
Safety practices: SVI media spoke with Star Valley Search and Rescue Commander, Cory Hepworth and lead trainer, Matt McMurdo, this week about snowmobile safety. Hepworth leads a crew of 45-50 volunteers who complete between 30 and 35 rescue missions each…
Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges
The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…