On the road again: why we love the great American road trip
The road trip is quintessentially American. Here’s why.
$900,000 in outdoor grants available
The Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, through the National Park Service, is offering recreational funding for projects throughout the State of Wyoming. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program is a 50% reimbursable grant program….
Haynes eligibility argued in court
By Katie Kull Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The argument over whether a Republican gubernatorial candidate can stay on the ballot for the Aug. 21 primary kicked off Wednesday in a Laramie County courtroom. Attorneys for the state are asking…
Secretary Ryan Zinke and Governor Matt Mead Work Together to Conserve Big Game Migration Corridor in Southwest Wyoming
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Wyoming Governor Matt Mead today announced the Department will prioritize the conservation of a mule deer migration corridor in southwest Wyoming through both deferred lease sales and lease stipulations. The…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 1, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy the WNE. Rigging error blamed in climber’s death JACKSON (WNE) — A improperly rigged ATC belay device likely caused the 300-foot fall that killed a…
WYDOT launches new Driver Services map
People looking for driver services office locations now have a new and improved tool at their disposal. The Wyoming Department of Transportation recently launched a new Driver Services map on its website that shows where all 29 locations are within…
Funeral services for Katie Jensen
Funeral services for Katie Jensen will take place Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 12 noon in the Smoot LDS Chapel in Osmond. A viewing will take place on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton…
(Video) – SVMC’s Mike Hunsaker updates remodeling projects in the area
Each week SVI checks in with Star Valley Medical Center as part of a Health Topics Tuesday to inform the area about different subjects to create a healthier life. Today Mike Hunsaker spoke with us about the status of various…
Area fire danger increases to “High”
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Western WY— The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area has increased to high. The potential for fire activity has…
Four school board seats up for election in LC School District No. 2
There are four seats up for election this year in Lincoln County School District No. 2. The filing period for candidates opens Aug. 8 and closes Aug. 27. “We have four open seats this year,” said Superintendent Matt Erickson. “I…