Wyoming News Briefs: March 7, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories courtesy of the WNE. Man sentenced to 40 years in Glenrock crime spree DOUGLAS (WNE) — The man who initially pleaded not guilty to nine felonies related…
SVHS earns three state runner-up finishes at State Spirit competition
It was a very successful outing for the Star Valley High School Spirit Squads as they earned three State Runner-up trophies as part of the competition in Casper. The Brave Cadettes placed second in the Jazz category with a score…
ARREST MADE AT GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE
On March 6th, 2018, at approximately 1:30 am, an individual gained entrance to the Governor’s residence, activated a fire alarm, then hid inside the house. Firefighters and law enforcement from the Cheyenne Police Department, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway…
Star Valley Medical Center talks colon cancer
Elaine Newcomb, a board member for Star Valley Medical Center and colon cancer survivor, spoke with Duke Dance on SVI Radio about her story and what SVMC can do to help prevent stories like hers. March is Colon Cancer awareness…
Mead aligns with House on education budget
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE — Gov. Matt Mead supports smaller cuts, spending from savings, and diverting investment income to fund public schools, he told WyoFile Monday. “We have to fund education. It’s part and parcel of just what we care about…
Students credited with stopping bombing attempt at St. George High School
A group of students in St. George, Utah are being credited for stopping a possible bombing attack at their high school Monday. The St. George Police Department said that on March 5 students at Pine View High School notified…
House, Senate at odds over school funding bills
By Arno Rosenfeld Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Legislature appears further away than ever on the question of how to solve Wyoming’s $660 million education deficit after a Senate committee killed the House’s school finance proposal Monday,…
Hunting and fishing has $788 million state economic impact
A new analysis from the University of Wyoming shows hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing activities made a significant impact on the state’s economy in 2016. Data show that hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers spent an estimated $788 million in Wyoming,…
Enzi introduces new kind of savings account to help small businesses, employees cover health care costs
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to help small businesses and their employees cover health care costs, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced legislation yesterday to create a new kind of tax-exempt savings account which would provide more choice and…
(Video) – SVHS Send-off Assembly
The Wyoming State Spirit competition will get underway on Wednesday where the SVHS cheerleaders and Brave Cadettes will be performing. The state drama competition is this week as well. The Lady Braves basketball team will be competing in the Wyoming…