Governor Gordon outlines plan for fiscal discipline, economic development & improving Wyoming people’s quality of life in first State of the State
From the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Governor Mark Gordon outlined his administration’s priorities for fiscal discipline, economic development, and improving Wyoming people’s quality of life in his State of the State Address to the 65th Wyoming Legislature on January…
Trooper survives close call
A state trooper is counting his lucky stars this week after a close call near Rawlins. Monday, January 7, 2019, around 1:40 p.m. a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision. The collision occurred at milepost 4 on…
Bear Lake Memorial Continues Plans for New MRI
By: Julie Dockstader Heaps Administrators at nationally recognized Bear Lake Memorial are continuing fundraising efforts for a new MRI as part of larger efforts to expand hospital facilities. “We’ve been fundraising for an MRI for the past year,” Tracy…
(Video) – SVMC’s Josh Jardine discusses the area Infusion Center
Star Valley Medical Center sponsors Health Topics Tuesday, a weekly look at how residents in the area can be more aware of their own health and the health care options provided by the hospital. Today, Josh Jardine speaks to SVI…
Former Senior Center Director Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement
By Bryon Glathar Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A former director for Uinta Senior Citizens, Inc. has been sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars during her time overseeing the Evanston and Bridger Valley senior…
Western Wyoming Snow & Wind Totals
Another windy snowstorm pounded Wyoming Sunday and Monday, bringing several inches of snow to some areas while other areas saw wind gusts exceeding 100 MPH. The National Weather Service reports that Mt. Coffin in the Greys River area of Lincoln…
Silver Star Announces 10 Digit Dialing Service for Star Valley and Cokeville
This is a Press Release from Silver Star Communications Website On January 15, 2019 the Silver Star wireless home network in Star Valley and Cokeville will be converting from 7-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing. When making calls from your wireless…
A Guide To Winter Wildlife Watching in Yellowstone
From the lower prices and nonexistent crowds to the magical layer of white snow, winter in Yellowstone has its perks. But there’s also something else hiding in the snowy landscape: wildlife. Winter wildlife watching in Yellowstone offers unprecedented, intimate views…
Wyoming Governor outlines his vision for seizing the future
Laying out his vision for Wyoming in his first inaugural address, Governor Mark Gordon called for fiscal prudence, growing communities rather than government, and a focus on innovation for the future. Governor Gordon took the oath on his family’s Bible…
Wyoming News Briefs: January 7, 2019
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Bill would set out-of-state tuition minimums LARAMIE (WNE) — For the second consecutive year, Rep. Bill Henderson, R-Cheyenne, is bringing a…