U.S. 40 closed, evacuations remain near Dollar Ridge Fire Thursday
Story courtesy Linda Williams, KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. 40 remains closed between Duchesne and Wasatch counties as crews continue to fight the massive Dollar Ridge Fire Thursday morning. The blaze burned 42,000 acres, was 4 percent contained and…
Fire danger rises to “Moderate” in the area
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. WESTERN WYOMING – Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to moderate for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge,…
Man accused of breaking into home, violently raping mother with children nearby
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains disturbing descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is advised. ST. ANTHONY — A local man is accused of breaking into a woman’s home and violently…
(Video) – SVMC Health Topics Tuesday
Every week as part of the Weekday Wakeup on Swift 98.7 FM & Black Mountain Country 1210 AM, Star Valley Medical Center teams up with SVI to highlight health care in the area. This week we spoke with Tori Probst…
(Photo Gallery) – 2018 Afton Freedom Festival
Here are a few shots that SVI captured during the weekend of fun.
(Audio) – Lower Valley Energy customers enjoy nation’s lowest rates
SVI caught up with Fred Brog, Chairman of Board for Lower Valley Energy as he detailed the great lengths that the local co-op goes to ensure low rates. As of their most recent meeting over the weekend, LVE customers have…
Wyoming News Briefs: July 2, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Report warns of undercount in census SHERIDAN (WNE) — Approximately 4,000 Wyoming children under the age of 5 could be overlooked…
(Video) – SVI’s Crazy Cash
SVI’s Crazy Cash is part of Afton’s Freedom Festival weekend. Find the full schedule of events in this week’s edition of the the Star Valley Independent.
New “Move Over” law takes effect July 1
Wyoming Department of Transportation employees who work on the sides of the road will now be covered by the state’s new Move Over law. The new law goes into effect July 1 and requires that motorists move over for maintenance,…
Wyoming sees rise in children without health insurance
By Jeff Victor Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A new report shows the number of children without health insurance rising in Wyoming between 2010 and 2016, as the national number of uninsured children was cut in half…