SVI Radio Interview: Stephen Malik, Lincoln County Emergency Management
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New star above Afton lit, Scherbel reflects
• ‘Many cities have monuments … the Star reflects the humble nature of pioneers who settled Star Valley.’ After two years of work, the Star on the hill east of the community went through a lighting ceremony at the…
Independent Obituaries: August 14, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the August 14, 2024 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. Maggie Ellis Margarita Condas Ellis (92),…
Willow Ridge Fire Discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Afton, Wyo., August 13, 2024– The Bridger-Teton National Forest has responded to the lightning-caused Willow Ridge Fire burning on the west side of Willow Creek on the Greys River Ranger District. The fire is burning a little over 10-miles northeast…
SVI Radio Interview: Shar Perry, Lincoln County 4-H
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Wyoming employment and payroll: Job growth continues in 1st quarter 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) —- The Research and Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that from first quarter 2023 to first quarter 2024, total employment in the state rose by 3,429 jobs, and total payroll increased…
Guides ‘devastated’ following fatal ATV crash
JACKSON (WNE) —- A California teen involved in an ATV crash Tuesday on Shadow Mountain died from a traumatic brain injury early Thursday morning at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, according to Bonneville County, Idaho, Coroner…
Jordan Bertagnole Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
• Award goes to most outstanding defensive player in college football The Maxwell Football Club today announced its watch list for the 30th Chuck Bednarik Award presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Wyoming defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole…
Heavy rain causes flooding in Opal
Portions of southern Lincoln County flooded Monday due to heavy, sustained rains. Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly said eastbound Highway 30 was closed near Opal for a period of time due to mud slides, stating that WYDOT was using snowplows…
Wind River Reservation embarks on one of largest economic development efforts in its history
• Wind River Development Fund lands $36M to generate jobs via bison restoration, ecotourism and food sovereignty By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com It’s no secret the rural 2.2-million-acre Wind River Indian Reservation has received few major economic investments since…