Sheriff Johnson explains jail expansion
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson explained some upgrades and construction completed at the Lincoln County Jail in Kemmerer this week in an interview with SVI Media. Johnson commented, “It was a big project. When that building was actually built, there…
World-class violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker, to perform in Star Valley
In a recent interview with SVI media, Star Valley Arts Director, Tim Hale, teased an outstanding artist coming to Star Valley soon. The tease was worth the wait. It’s Jenny Oaks Baker, world-renowned violinist and Grammy nominee performer. Baker is…
Cranney clarifies LCSD2 Foundation scholarship donation process
Ashley Cranney, the administrator for LCSD2 Scholarship Foundation, spoke with SVI media this week to update the community about the current scholarship drive. The foundation kicked off its scholarship drive 5 weeks ago and has brought in $67,000 so far…
Preparedness For Procrastinators: Where do I go in an emergency?
◆ Step 5, Practice your plan. Let me talk about another issue that’s prevalent before emergencies happen. Denial. Last time we talked about putting together your communication plan. Now that you’ve done that: made copies for all the members of…
Governor Gordon: State of the State address
Governor Mark Gordon addressed the 66th session of the Wyoming Legislature and the entire state of Wyoming on March 2 in his State of the State address. Gordon offered his remarks from the historic restored Wyoming Supreme Court Chamber. Gordon…
Bryson Quinney receives Dreams in Motion award whole-heartedly
On March 5 it will be a year since Bryson Quinney, a young man from Lyman, WY, got a new heart. When Quinney was born 14 years ago, the right side of his heart didn’t develop the way it should…
Representative Heiner updates community on pending legislation
Representative Scott Heiner from House District 18 phoned in to speak with SVI media’s Duke Dance on Feb 25. He shared the latest from the legislature and spoke about some pieces of legislation upcoming. Legislators went back into committee work…
Cold day, warm hearts: Special Olympics a local event this year
Star Valley Special Olympics ran like a well-oiled machine Friday Feb 19 at Valley View Golf Course. Athletes, staff, family, peers all arrived, participants skied, snowshoed, and raced. Observers observed, cheered, got cold, athletes received awards, parents and family watched…
Alpine town council votes down industrial park proposal
Nearly 60 people attended the Alpine Town Council meeting Tuesday Feb 16. It was standing room only. The interest in the town meeting stemmed from a proposal by New West Construction LLC and Rex Doornbos to purchase 7.5 acres of…
Stewart Trail residents cautiously optimistic about future of area proposal
The 3 Lincoln County Commissioners, Y2 Consultants, and residents of the Stewart Trail area met on Feb 11 to discuss the details of the county’s plan for the proposed Stewart Trail development. Commission Chair, Robert King,stated early in the meeting…