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Shootout Tournament returns to Star Valley during the holidays

Hoopsters from Utah, Idaho and Wyoming will gather in Star Valley after Christmas for the third annual Star Valley Shootout Tournament. The court action begins with a noon tip-off on Thursday, Dec. 27 at Star Valley High School. “We are…

Wyoming Snowmobiler Death Report

An avalanche has claimed the life of Wyoming snowmobiler. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year-old Dustin LaPant of Rock Springs died after being buried in an avalanche in the Horse Creek area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on December…

Las Vegas to break ground on memorial park in remembrance of Officer Beck

The ground breaking for a new park in honor of fallen Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Alyn Beck will take place Tuesday, Dec. 18. The City of Las Vegas said the ground breaking event for the Officer Alyn Beck Memorial…

Montpelier–A Family Town

Montpelier Mayor Jason Sharp recently sat with SVI Media to discuss what makes Montpelier, Idaho.  Click here to listen to the full conversation. If you’re looking to feel at home this holiday season, be sure to visit Montpelier, Idaho. “What…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Age Change for Ordination

In a press release form the Church   Dear Brothers and Sisters: We desire to strengthen our beloved children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its…

Singing with the angels – local girl to be part of Tabernacle Choir

Sadie Lewis Durrant has been singing since she was a youngster. “I have always loved music,” she said. “I wanted to be an opera singer since before 4th grade!” For Durrant, music provides a way to communicate emotion and connect…

“Stars in the Valley” concert set for Friday, Dec. 14

The Star Valley Arts Council is pleased to annouce a “Stars in the Valley” Christmas Concert. The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Star Valley High School Auditorium. Admission is free. The Christmas…

Forgotten Pencil Stops School Shooting

By Kathy Brown Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Fate turned on something as thin as a pencil. It was one of those yellow No. 2 pencils we’re all familiar with from the days when ours would…

Wyoming Declares 2019 the “Year of Wyoming Women”

Ahead of the new year, the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) today announced 2019 as the “Year of Wyoming Women,” as the state prepares to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. On December 10, 1869, Wyoming territory passed the…

Women’s Council Honors Winner of Inaugural Entrepreneur Award

The following is a press release from the Wyoming Business Council.   The Wyoming Council for Women is pleased to announce that Kylah Bowers, who owns Altitude Drug in Pinedale, is the winner of the inaugural Woman Entrepreneur Award. The…