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Shelly Sumo Wrestlers Have Lost a Collective 300 Pounds

This story was originally written by East Idaho News.com and is shared with permission.   SHELLEY — Two former sumo wrestlers made a decision a year ago to change their lives forever. Casey Burns, 49, and Scott Edwards, 37, had…

(Video) – SVMC discusses new aquatic therapy pool now open in Thayne

As part of a Star Valley Medical Center Health Topics Tuesday, SVI speaks with Jessica Hall who details the new therapy pool in the Thayne location.

Wyoming Guard leaders “Drive Drunk” to Educate Soldiers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Army National Guard leaders drove drunk Sunday during drill. And they did it with the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Sgt. Duane Ellis, Sgt. Momen Elazizi, and Lt. Kyle Mckay from the Wyoming Highway Patrol met with senior…

Wyoming News Briefs 03/18/2019

Cheyenne files suit against opioid manufacturers, distributors CHEYENNE (WNE) -– The city of Cheyenne has added its name to the growing list of government bodies taking legal action against major opioid manufacturers and distributors. Jackson-based attorney Jason Ochs filed the…

Star Valley Track & Field competes at Blackfoot Invite to open 2019 schedule

Star Valley High School Track & Field competed at Blackfoot on Thursday afternoon. Although conditions were not ideal, they were much improved than the local athletes have been dealing with in Wyoming. “We had about 70 kids who competed on…

Meth Ring Arrests Net Total of 45 Years in Prison Terms

POWELL — In 2015, federal authorities agreed that William “Bill” Lee’s days of dealing and using methamphetamine appeared to be behind him. As a probation officer explained at the time, Lee had completed his court-ordered drug treatment, stabilized his personal…

Are You Ready For National Laugh Day?

To celebrate National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19, iconic candy brand Laffy Taffy — famous for its knee-slapping, side-splitting jokes on every wrapper — has created the first national survey of the laughter-loving habits of all Americans. Did you…

Idaho Falls Woman Resists Arrest on a Felony Drug Charge

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office arrested an Idaho Falls woman who was in possession of drugs Wednesday evening. A Sheriff’s Deputy from the Ammon Division attempted to locate 38 year old Stormy Marinella to serve her an active Civil Protection…

Head jobs for SVHS volleyball & girls basketball now open

Two Star Valley High School coaches had their resignations accepted by the LCSD #2 Board of Trustees at their regular meeting last night. Chad Teichert for volleyball and Dave Moore for the girls basketball have stepped down from their respective…

Convicted Murder Wins Supreme Court Appeal

BUFFALO — Convicted murder Donald C. Davis won an appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, which may set him free. On a September day in 1982, Donald C. Davis, then 17, and Robert G. Cotton, 19, picked up Randall Shoptwese,…