U.S. Hwy 189/191 closed between Daniel to Hoback Canyon; Rim Station, Rim Ranches and Sargent Lane told to evacuate due to Roosevelt Fire
The Roosevelt Fire continues to cause issues for Southwest Wyoming. As of the latest update on Sunday, September 23, the fire is now nearly 40,000 acres and is located 32 miles south of Jackson. As of 2 p.m. on Sunday,…
Numerous Interagency Resources Respond to New Fire Near Bridger Wilderness
JACKSON, Wyo., September 22, 2018 – A new fire—the Irish Fire—was located on the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 22. It is in remote, rugged terrain approximately 30 miles southeast of…
(Video) – Thayne Little League Football Championships
SVI will be on location in Thayne on Saturday morning to broadcast the Little League Football Championships for 2018. Kickoff for the 3rd place game is at 8:30 a.m. with the championship game to follow. The event is sponsored by…
Stage 1 fire restrictions enacted for Bridger-Teton
Western WY- The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and the High Desert District of the Bureau of Land Management, as well as Teton, Sublette and Lincoln Counties in Wyoming, are implementing fire restrictions. The restrictions do not apply…
Roosevelt Fire now at over 29,000 acres
FIRE UPDATE – The Roosevelt fire burned actively throughout the night. Growth was primarily at the head creating tree torching and spotting. However, the fire is increasing in size in all directions. Windy conditions yesterday afternoon prompted single tree, group…
Blind Bull and Porcupine Landslide repairs beginning; Kilroy LLC awarded contract
AFTON, Wyo., September 19, 2018 – Work has begun on the Blind Bull Landslide on the Greys River Ranger District near Afton, Wyoming. The contractor who is working on Porcupine Landslide repair, AAA building services, and local subcontractor Kilroy LLC…
Wyoming News Briefs: September 19, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Competency evaluation ordered for man in mother’s death DOUGLAS (WNE) — The Glenrock man accused of murdering his mother last month…
She’s the MCU’s latest hero; watch the first official ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer
Marvel just dropped the first official trailer for the new “Captain Marvel” movie, and you have to see it.